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Whitby Real Estate Appraisals
Residential, Commercial & Industrial Property Appraisals in Whitby, Ontario
REX Valuations provides professional real estate appraisal and property valuation services throughout Whitby, Ontario and the surrounding Durham Region and eastern Greater Toronto Area markets.
Our appraisal assignments include detached and semi-detached homes, townhouses and condominiums, commercial and mixed-use properties, industrial and warehouse facilities, office and retail properties, multi-residential real estate, vacant land, development land and other specialized properties.
Appraisals may be required for financing, acquisitions and dispositions, matrimonial and litigation matters, estates, property taxation, expropriation, retrospective valuation and other purposes.
Whitby Real Estate Market – Q2 2026
Whitby's residential market became more active during Q2 2026, with transaction volumes increasing through the spring and conditions tightening relative to the first quarter.
Approximately 477 residential properties sold in Whitby during Q2, based on approximately 148 sales in April, 174 in May and 155 in June. Average monthly prices ranged from approximately $912,000 to $960,000 through the quarter.
By June, Whitby's MLS HPI composite benchmark was approximately $896,000, down approximately 5.3% year-over-year. The municipality had approximately 3.5 months of inventory and a sales-to-new-listings ratio of approximately 43%, indicating broadly balanced conditions with buyers retaining meaningful choice.
Commercially, Whitby remained an important Durham Region industrial and employment market. Q2 industrial availability was approximately 6.2%, with average asking net rent of approximately $16.45 per square foot. The Town was also advancing significant planning work during Q2, including the Whitby GO Station Secondary Plan and the Whitby Official Plan Review.
Residential Real Estate Market in Whitby – Q2 2026
Whitby's residential market demonstrated a clear improvement in activity through Q2 2026 compared with the slower conditions of late 2025 and early 2026.
The sales-to-new-listings ratio moved from approximately 37% in April toward 43% by June, while average days on market declined from approximately 34 to 28. Properties sold for an average of approximately 98% of asking price by June.
Detached homes remained the dominant housing type in Whitby and averaged approximately $1,050,000 in June, while townhouses averaged approximately $780,000 and condominium apartments approximately $530,000. The spread between housing types reflects Whitby's predominantly suburban residential character and the relative scarcity of condominium inventory compared with more urban markets.
Whitby's position as one of the more affordable freehold markets within commuting distance of Toronto via Highway 401 and GO Transit continues to support residential demand, particularly among households seeking detached housing.
Q2 2026 Trend
Whitby's June MLS HPI benchmark of approximately $896,000 was about 5.3% below June 2025. With 3.5 months of inventory and a 43% sales-to-new-listings ratio, the market was broadly balanced — more active than early 2026 but still providing buyers with meaningful selection and negotiating room.
Whitby Q2 2026 Residential Market Snapshot
| Indicator | Q2 2026 Quarter-End |
|---|---|
| Sales — April 2026 | ~148 |
| Sales — May 2026 | 174 |
| Sales — June 2026 | 155 |
| Average Price — April | $912,000 |
| Average Price — May | $960,000 |
| Average Price — June | $935,000 |
| MLS HPI Benchmark — June | $896,000 (-5.3% YoY) |
| Months of Inventory — June | 3.5 |
| Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio — June | 43% |
| Avg. Days on Market — June | 28 |
| Sale-to-List Price Ratio — June | ~98% |
| Detached Average — June | $1,050,000 |
| Townhouse Average — June | $780,000 |
| Condo Apartment Average — June | $530,000 |
TRREB-derived Whitby market data, April–June 2026; TRREB MLS HPI, June 2026.
Residential Neighbourhoods in Whitby
Whitby contains a range of housing markets, and values can differ materially across relatively short distances.
Downtown Whitby
Contains older detached housing, mixed-use properties, commercial buildings and some condominium development near Brock Street and Dundas Street. Proximity to Whitby GO Station and the downtown core can be relevant valuation considerations.
Port Whitby / Whitby Shores
A waterfront community in south Whitby containing detached homes, townhouses and condominium properties near Lake Ontario and Whitby Harbour. Waterfront proximity and the marina can be significant value factors.
Blue Grass Meadows
An established east Whitby neighbourhood containing predominantly detached and semi-detached housing.
Pringle Creek
Contains established detached and semi-detached housing in central Whitby.
Rolling Acres
A substantial established residential community in north-central Whitby containing detached homes, semi-detached dwellings and townhouses.
Williamsburg
Contains newer detached, semi-detached and townhouse development in north Whitby.
Brooklin
A distinct community within Whitby's northern boundary containing established village-scale housing alongside newer suburban development. Brooklin is also the focus of significant planned growth under the Brooklin Secondary Plan.
Rural Whitby
Whitby's rural and agricultural areas contain estate residential properties, hobby farms and rural land. These properties require analysis of rural comparable sales, lot characteristics, agricultural designation and development potential.
Commercial Real Estate Market in Whitby – Q2 2026
Whitby's commercial real estate market is supported by its position along Highway 401 within the Durham Region employment corridor and by the Town's role as Durham Region's administrative centre.
The municipality contains industrial, manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, office, retail, automotive and service-commercial properties, together with substantial employment land north of Highway 401.
Whitby's economic development priorities include advanced manufacturing, clean technology, health and life sciences, professional services, information technology and agri-food industries.
Industrial Property in Whitby
Whitby's industrial market was part of the broader Durham Region industrial corridor during Q2 2026.
A Colliers-derived analysis reported Whitby industrial availability of approximately 6.2%, average asking net rent of approximately $16.45 per square foot and net absorption of approximately -18,000 square feet. The availability rate was higher than Oshawa's approximately 3.8% but lower than Ajax's approximately 9.5%, placing Whitby in a mid-range position within the eastern GTA industrial market.
Whitby's industrial inventory is concentrated in employment areas north of Highway 401, including the Whitby Industrial Area and employment lands along Consumers Drive, Thickson Road and Hopkins Street. The municipality also contains newer industrial development associated with the Highway 412 interchange.
For appraisal purposes, the distinction between older small-bay industrial properties and newer large-bay distribution or manufacturing facilities is particularly relevant in Whitby, as the two segments attract different users and trade at materially different values per square foot.
Key industrial valuation factors
- Building area and clear ceiling height
- Truck-level and drive-in shipping
- Office percentage and site coverage
- Yard area and outside storage
- Electrical capacity and building age
- Highway 401 and Highway 412 access
- Zoning and environmental condition
- New vs. older industrial inventory
- Redevelopment potential
Retail and Mixed-Use Property in Whitby
Whitby's principal commercial corridors include Dundas Street, Brock Street, Taunton Road, Garden Street and the Whitby Mall / Thickson Road area.
The municipality contains neighbourhood plazas, power centres, automotive properties, restaurants, professional offices and mixed-use development. The Whitby Mall area along Thickson Road is one of the municipality's major retail concentrations.
Retail and commercial property values in Whitby are influenced by traffic volumes, visibility, parking, anchor tenancy, lease terms and the competitive retail environment within Durham Region.
What Drives Real Estate Values in Whitby?
Whitby serves as the administrative seat of Durham Region and contains a diversified employment base including advanced manufacturing, clean technology, health and life sciences, professional and government services, retail, education and agri-food industries.
The Town's employment lands support a range of industrial, commercial and office uses, and Whitby's position along Highway 401 with access to Highway 412 and Highway 407 makes it attractive to distribution, logistics and manufacturing businesses serving the eastern GTA.
Major Commercial and Employment Areas in Whitby
Whitby Industrial Area (Consumers Drive / Thickson Road)
Whitby's principal established industrial district north of Highway 401, containing manufacturing, warehouse, distribution and service-industrial properties.
Hopkins Street Employment Area
Contains industrial and employment properties in central Whitby with access to Highway 401.
Highway 412 / 407 Employment Lands
Newer employment development benefiting from direct access to Highway 412 and the Highway 407 ETR, attracting logistics, distribution and manufacturing users.
Brooklin Employment Area
North Whitby employment lands planned to accommodate future industrial and employment growth associated with Brooklin's expansion.
Transportation and Accessibility
Highway 401 is Whitby's principal east-west transportation route and one of the most significant influences on the municipality's industrial and commuter markets. Highway 412 provides a direct north-south connection between Highway 401 and Highway 407, improving access to York Region and the broader GTA.
Whitby GO Station on the Lakeshore East line provides regional commuter rail service toward Toronto and other Durham municipalities. Oshawa GO Station is also accessible from eastern Whitby.
Major arterial roads include Dundas Street, Taunton Road, Garden Street, Thickson Road and Brock Street. Durham Region Transit provides local bus service connecting Whitby communities.
Development, Planning and Zoning in Whitby
Whitby was advancing two significant planning initiatives during Q2 2026 that are directly relevant to real estate valuation.
The Whitby GO Station Secondary Plan is intended to transform the area surrounding Whitby GO Station into a higher-density, transit-oriented mixed-use community. The Secondary Plan area encompasses lands within approximately 800 metres of the station and is planned to accommodate substantial new residential, commercial and mixed-use development. For appraisal purposes, properties within the Secondary Plan area may require analysis of existing use, planning permissions, approved density, development timing and infrastructure requirements.
The Whitby Official Plan Review was also underway during Q2 2026, updating the Town's long-term land-use framework to reflect provincial planning changes, updated growth forecasts and community priorities. Changes to Official Plan designations can affect permitted uses and highest and best use for a range of property types.
Brooklin's continued growth is also a significant planning consideration. The Brooklin Secondary Plan provides the framework for substantial new residential, employment and mixed-use development in north Whitby, and properties within or adjacent to the Brooklin growth area may have development potential that requires careful analysis.
What Affects Property Value in Whitby?
There is no single "Whitby price per square foot" that reliably determines market value. A professional appraisal considers the specific competitive market for the property, rather than applying a municipal average to an individual asset.
Residential
- –Neighbourhood and housing type
- –Lot size and building area
- –Age, condition and renovation quality
- –Waterfront or harbour proximity
- –GO Transit and Highway 401 access
- –Garage and parking
- –Recent comparable sales
Commercial & Industrial
- –Zoning and permitted use
- –Building area, clear height and shipping
- –Site coverage and outside storage
- –Market rent, vacancy and lease terms
- –Capitalization rates and Highway 401/412 access
- –New vs. older industrial inventory
- –Redevelopment potential
Vacant & Development Land
- –Official Plan and Secondary Plan designation
- –Whitby GO Station Secondary Plan status
- –Brooklin Secondary Plan and growth area
- –Zoning and development approvals
- –Environmental constraints
- –Highest and best use
Real Estate Appraisal Services in Whitby
REX Valuations provides appraisal and valuation services for a range of Whitby properties, including commercial, office and industrial properties; residential properties; vacant and development land; investment properties; and specialized real estate.
Assignments may be required for
- Financing
- Acquisition or disposition
- Estate matters
- Matrimonial proceedings
- Litigation support
- Property taxation
- Expropriation
- Insurance
- Investment analysis
- Retrospective valuation
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