Mclaughlin Avenue runs through the Willmott neighbourhood in Milton's north end.
Mclaughlin Avenue runs through the Willmott neighbourhood in Milton's north end. It is a residential street lined with mature trees and sidewalks, connecting Wettlaufer Terrace to Martin Street. The avenue sits within a quiet pocket of single-family homes and townhouses, framed by the escarpment to the north and the Milton GO line to the south. St. Scholastica Catholic Elementary School anchors the street's southern edge. The pace here is unhurried, with local traffic giving way to pedestrians and cyclists. Mclaughlin feels like a corridor that belongs to its residents rather than to through traffic.
The housing stock on Mclaughlin Avenue is a mix of detached homes and townhouses, built in the early 2000s. Detached homes occupy the northern end of the street, set on lots that allow for front yards and driveways. Townhouses cluster near the southern section, arranged in traditional block formations. The architecture leans toward neo-traditional forms: brick facades, gabled roofs, and covered front entries. Garages are rear-lane accessed on the townhouse rows, keeping the street frontage clean and pedestrian-oriented.
Exterior treatments vary by block. Some homes feature stone accents above the foundation, others use full brick. Window proportions are generous, and second-storey balconies appear on a handful of units. The detached homes tend toward two-storey plans with four bedrooms, while the townhouses offer three-bedroom layouts over two levels. Lawns are maintained, and mature street trees soften the rooflines. The street reads as settled and intentional, not speculative.
Willmott Park sits directly on Mclaughlin Avenue, providing a playground and open green space within steps of every home. St. Scholastica Catholic Elementary School is adjacent to the park, making the morning drop-off a short walk. For groceries, Sobeys Milton is a six-minute drive west on Derry Road, and Walmart and FreshCo are each about seven minutes away. Milton District Hospital is six minutes by car, and the Milton GO Station is eight minutes south, connecting to Toronto in just over an hour.
Several larger parks are within a short drive. Rotary Park and Coates Park are six minutes away, while Kelso Conservation Area and Centennial Park are seven minutes. The Milton Muslim Community Centre is six minutes west. Highway 401 at Regional Road 25 is seven minutes from the street, offering a direct route to Mississauga in 22 minutes and Pearson in 32. The street's position in Willmott puts daily essentials within walking distance and regional connections within a short drive.
Mclaughlin Avenue trades infrequently, with only a handful of recorded transactions over the past year. The street's mix of detached homes and townhouses, set in the Willmott neighbourhood, attracts buyers who value proximity to St. Scholastica Catholic Elementary School and Willmott Park. Days on market average around 88, suggesting a measured pace rather than urgency. With just one active listing currently, supply is tight. The single lease on record saw a three-bedroom unit rent near $2,875 per month, pointing to modest investor interest. For buyers drawn to this quiet, family-oriented stretch, the thin trade record is less a limitation and more a reflection of the street's character: homes here change hands rarely, and the typical owner stays put.
Across the 1038 - WI Willmott neighbourhood, comparable townhomes have sold at broadly similar levels. The typical sold price sits around $790,000, based on a substantial sample of recent trades. Year-over-year prices have held essentially steady, with negligible movement. Buyers are paying near asking price on average, indicating a balanced market where neither side holds a clear advantage. Neighbourhood-wide days on market align closely with the street's own pace, reinforcing that Mclaughlin Avenue's trading rhythm is consistent with the wider area.
Mclaughlin Avenue sits in Willmott, a neighbourhood that balances suburban quiet with practical access to the region's main arteries. The 401 on-ramp at Regional Road 25 is a seven-minute drive, making Mississauga a 22-minute run and Pearson reachable in just over half an hour. The Milton GO Station is eight minutes away, and the combined drive-and-train journey to Toronto's Union Station runs about 68 minutes total. For daily errands, the street's position means most amenities are a short drive rather than a walk, but the tradeoff is a notably quieter corridor with minimal through-traffic.
Public elementary students on Mclaughlin Avenue draw to Sam Sherratt Public School, a five-minute drive, while those in the Catholic system walk to St. Scholastica Catholic Elementary School, which sits directly on the street. For secondary, the public catchment is Craig Kielburger Secondary School, two minutes away, and Catholic students attend St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School, a five-minute drive. The concentration of schools within a short radius makes this a practical stretch for families with children at different stages.
Mclaughlin Avenue tends to suit buyers who want a quieter residential setting without sacrificing highway access. The stock is a mix of townhouses and a single detached home, which appeals to first-time buyers and small families who prioritize proximity to schools and parks over lot size. The street's position in Willmott means most errands require a car, but the tradeoff is a calm street with little through-traffic. Renters here are typically long-term anchored tenants, given the unfurnished units and standard 12-month leases. For those who value walkability to shops or transit, this street asks for a car in exchange for space and quiet.
For buyers who want a larger lot or a detached home, Wettlaufer Terrace offers detached properties trading around $1.8M, a different price tier and a more established feel. Those seeking a lower entry point or a more urban, mixed-use setting might consider Martin Street, where homes trade around $310K, though the street's character and stock differ considerably. Both alternatives sit within Willmott, so the broader neighbourhood amenities remain consistent; the choice comes down to budget, housing type, and street character.
Townhouse inventory on Mclaughlin Avenue has seen 2 closed sales recently. Details below.
No closed sales on record for Mclaughlin Avenue in the recent period.
Rental activity on Mclaughlin Avenue across recent months. Breakdown by bed count below.
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