Septimus Heights

Septimus Heights is a short, quiet cul-de-sac in Milton's Harrison neighbourhood. It sits north of Derry Road, near the western edge of town, where the escarpment rises and development gives way to open sky. The street is framed by newer subdivisions and the green buffer of Escarpment View Park. Its position offers a sense of separation from the busier arterial roads, yet the Milton GO station and Highway 401 are within a ten-minute drive. This is a street that feels settled and self-contained, a pocket of townhomes built in the early 2000s.

The housing stock on Septimus is exclusively townhomes, all constructed in the early 2000s. The units are arranged in neat blocks, each with two storeys and attached garages. Typical floor plans offer two or three bedrooms over roughly 1,200 to 1,400 square feet. The builder is Mattamy, and the architecture follows the builder's standard for the era: brick and vinyl exteriors, gabled roofs, and modest front yards. The street's compact layout means each unit has a small private driveway and a patch of lawn.

Exterior treatments are consistent across the street, with brick in warm earth tones and cream vinyl siding. Some units have been updated with newer front doors or landscaping, but the overall palette remains uniform. The townhomes share a common roofline and setback, giving the street a cohesive, orderly appearance. Floor plans vary slightly between end units and interior units, with end units offering additional windows and slightly more square footage. The condition of the stock is generally well maintained, reflecting owner-occupancy rather than heavy investor turnover.

Within a five-minute drive, residents can reach Escarpment View Park and Velodrome Park, both offering walking trails and green space. Grocery shopping is a short drive to FreshCo or Walmart on Derry Road. Milton District Hospital is seven minutes away by car, and the Milton GO Station is similarly close, providing a direct rail link to Toronto's Union Station in just over an hour. Highway 401 is accessible via Regional Road 25, making commutes to Mississauga or Oakville straightforward.

Several public schools serve the area, including Chris Hadfield Public School and Elsie MacGill Secondary School, both within a ten-minute drive. For Catholic education, Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School and Bishop P.F. Reding Catholic Secondary School are nearby. The Milton Muslim Community Centre and Islamic Community Centre of Milton are each about seven minutes away. The street's location in Harrison places it within reach of most daily needs without requiring a long drive.

Septimus Heights trades infrequently, with only a handful of recorded transactions over the past year. The street is composed entirely of townhomes, and the limited activity makes it difficult to establish a firm price band. Days on market average around 99, suggesting that when units do list, they require a patient approach from both sellers and buyers. With just two active listings currently, supply remains tight, and the typical buyer is likely drawn to the quiet, family-oriented character of the Harrison neighbourhood rather than a high volume of turnover.

Leasing activity is similarly thin, with three recorded leases over the period, all for two-bedroom units. Typical rents for two-bedroom townhomes on the street sit around $2,733 per month. Given the sparse sales data, a lease-to-sale ratio is not reliably calculable, but the rental market here serves primarily those seeking a foothold in a low-traffic residential enclave. The street's appeal lies in its proximity to parks, schools, and the Escarpment, rather than in frequent trade activity.

Across 1033 - HA Harrison, comparable townhomes have moved through a different pattern. The typical sold price for similar properties sits around $760,000, based on a substantial sample of recent transactions. Prices have softened over the past year, declining roughly 10%, reflecting broader market adjustments in this segment. Buyers have been paying near asking, with sold-to-ask ratios around 0.99, indicating limited negotiation room. Days on market average around 92, a pace slightly faster than Septimus Heights itself, suggesting that neighbourhood-wide townhome listings attract more consistent attention than the street's own sparse inventory.

Septimus Heights sits in Harrison, a neighbourhood that trades proximity to the escarpment for a slightly longer reach to the highway. The 401 on-ramp at Regional Road 25 is a seven-minute drive, making Mississauga a 22-minute run and Pearson about half an hour. The Milton GO Station is also seven minutes away; the full trip to Union Station runs just over an hour. The street itself sees little through traffic, so the morning departure is quiet. For those working in Burlington or Oakville, the drive stays under 25 minutes.

Public elementary students draw to Chris Hadfield PS or Irma Coulson PS, both a five-minute drive. The public secondary catchment is Elsie MacGill Secondary School, six minutes away. Catholic families route to Guardian Angels Catholic ES (seven minutes) and Bishop P.F. Reding Catholic SS (also seven minutes). The street's position in Harrison means most schools are a short drive rather than a walk, but the cluster of options within a ten-minute radius suits families who plan to drive for drop-off.

Septimus Heights suits buyers who want a newer townhouse in a quiet pocket of Harrison without paying for a detached home. The street's three townhouses have traded at a pace that suggests steady demand, and the rental market here is anchored by unfurnished units that attract long-term tenants. Families who value school choice will find multiple public and Catholic options within a short drive. The tradeoff is a car-dependent lifestyle: parks, grocery stores, and the GO station are all five to seven minutes away. Buyers who accept that will find a street that feels removed from the bustle while still connected to Milton's core amenities.

If a larger lot or a detached home is the priority, Wettlaufer Terrace trades around $1.8M and offers a different property type. For a mixed stock with more variety in price and form, Apple Terrace settles around $1.6M. Both streets sit in similar parts of Harrison, so the school catchment and commute profile remain comparable. The difference is in the built form and the price point. Buyers who want the same neighbourhood feel but a different housing type will find those alternatives worth a look.