Alton Village - Living In Burlington Ontario
Welcome to Burlington's newest (& possibly last) subdivision - Alton Village is a unique community in the north end with a mix of the contemporary, nature & amenities.
Families looking for a contemporary floor plan (read open concept) with smaller, but meticulously maintained lots & who want a newer build will be right at home here!
Alton Village is Burlington, Ontario's
most north east neighbourhood & also happens to be
close to nature!
This is a community still growing into its identity & even offers the opportunity to buy a new build before they break ground in west Alton - a true luxury in a city with very limited land left!
In fact,
the original brick homestead farm house built by the Alton family still
stands today on the aptly named Settlement Court
as a reminder of those who came before us & first cultivated the land.
More recently, the development of the 407 ETR highway through this section of land in 1998 was the catalyst that allowed developers to break ground on the modern day community back in 2006.
Alton Village Snapshot
👇🏽 Benchmark Price*👇🏽
*Benchmark Price is an estimate of the value of a “typical” home in the neighbourhood, based on the most popular combination of features for the area.
Condo Apartment
$468,400*
Townhouse
$648,200*
Detached
$1,253,700*
Alton Village offers a lot of variety in lifestyle -- from newer detached builds, to modest town homes, to starter condos, there's a lot of options in such a compact community!
Living here you can expect an easy commute into Oakville, Milton & the 407 ETR.
You're close to the newest public high school, community centre with library & the escarpment biosphere reserve for some forests to explore as well as being close to some of the best box stores in the city!
A lot of cyclists, joggers & triathletes enjoy the easy access to rural Burlington or the velodrome in Milton for training while a people who are commuting to North Toronto area are loving the easy access to the 407 ETR.
For families there are lots of parks, play grounds, splash pad, skate park, schools, walking/hiking trails & newly built schools.
For people who love to eat out there are
great restaurants to explore as well as some local independent shops
to explore & enjoy.
If you're a dog family, Alton Village also offers a community dog park! Now other neighbourhood residents are also welcome, but how lovely would it be to walk the paved utility path to socialize with your k9 friends!
And of course, that easy access to the Niagara Escarpment offers you endless nature trails to adventure through as well! I've created a series about
the local nature spaces, so be sure to check those out if you're curious 🍃
Pros:
• Homes built from 2006 to 2021 (Sundial is currently developing Alton West)
• Burlington's newest recreation facility - Haber Community Centre - home to gymnasiums, community rooms, Burlington's Alton Library branch & more!
• Paved Utility Path - biking, walking, blading
• Smaller lots for lower maintenance living
• Modern Floor Plans - Larger Closets, Typically High Ceilings
• Easy access to the Escarpment, Nature & Rural Hills
• Highway access to 407 ETR
• As far north east as you can live in the city... ideal for Milton/Brampton commuters
• Burlington's newest public High School - Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School
• Norton Community Park - with fields, courts, playground, splash pad, leash free dog park & Burlington's most advanced skate park!
• Close to major plazas with a sprinkling of small businesses mixed in
Cons:
• Furthest community from Downtown Burlington & around 8km to the shores of Lake Ontario
• Young landscaping & smaller lots means less privacy than other north end neighbourhoods
• Be prepared for congestion trying to get in & out of the neighbourhood during peak hours
• Can feel cookie-cutter to people who prefer the more diverse feel of older neighbourhoods (some people call it the 'Milton-of-Burlington')
• Close to rural Burlington which has caused some displaced small animals to be a nuisance (being proactive & mindful of any access points in your home is often enough to deter most potential issues)
• New development pockets can cause dust, noise & other construction site nuisances
• If your ideal home is within walking distance of school, you'll want to narrow your focus accordingly.
• A fair distance from the highway access to QEW, 403 & 401
• If you would like to use the
GO Train to commute, Alton Village is one of the furthest from a station but there are carpool lots to take the GO Bus
A BREIF HISTORY
Hard to believe that not too long ago these were empty fields juxtaposed against the escarpment horizon.
Bound by Dundas Street (Hwy 5) to the south & the 407 ETR to the north/west - this community is essentially the last stop before the greenbelt which has major building restrictions.
Originally considered a part of Appleby Village, then Nelson Township, it was
an incredibly rural location back when it was first recorded as settled
by the Cleaver Family
(indigenous tribes would have called the area home before then) in 1806.
Charlotte Cleaver - one of the children born on the farm there,
ended up marrying Thomas Alton.
Now, it's not 100% clear if the community is named for Thomas Sr. or his son Thomas Jr. Alton, but this is the family whom the community is named after!
In fact,
the original brick homestead farm house built by the Alton family still
stands today on the aptly named Settlement Court
as a reminder of those who came before us & first cultivated the land.
More recently, the development of the 407 ETR highway through this section of land in 1998 was the catalyst that allowed developers to break ground on the modern day community back in 2006.
PARKS & NATURE SPACES
Alton Village is home to 5 main park spaces including:
1. Norton Community Park
With a pavilion for entertaining, playground, skate park, splash pad, basketball court, soccer/football fields, leash free dog park, & public washrooms - this is a staple for the community!
It's also conveniently located beside the Haber Recreation Centre which includes the public library.
2. Palladium Park
A little
3. Doug Wright Park
Canada's
4. Rattlesnake Point Conservation
While this is a bit of a stretch, Alton Village is the closest neighbourhood to this stunning escarpment conservation area. With hiking trails, rock climbing & more!
5. The Bruce Trail
Dotted along the country roads are enrtances into the Bruce Trail - a 750km trail that travels from Georgian Bay to Niagara Falls!
ALTON VILLAGE SCHOOLS
SCHOOLS IN ALDERSHOT
Elementary:
Alton Village Elementary
St. Anne Catholic Elementary
Secondary:
Dr Frank J Hayden Public High School
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