The Falgarwood neighbourhood is located on the east side of Oakville, bounded by Upper Middle Road on the north, Trafalgar Road on the west, the QEW to the South, and east. This area is a more mature neighbourhood in Oakville and has an abundance of large trees, and some homes are 50 years old. Buyers appreciate the opportunity to renovate and rebuild original homes on these private lots.
The homes in the Falgarwood neighbourhood moderately priced compared to the Oakville average. There is a mix of many townhomes, condos, and detached homes.
The community offers excellent value with an abundance of parks, walking trails, and trees, and the popular Falgarwood Pool. The area offers great nearby shopping at Oakville Place Mall, Upper Oakville Shopping, and big box stores. Convenient access to all major highways, Oakville Transit, GO Transit and Via Rail.
Established
1963
Noted For
Large lots, ranch style bungalows and double storey homes. Walking distance to schools. Ideal location for commuters, close to downtown and other amenities.
Perfect For
Those looking for a traditional double storey home with a generous backyard for approx $1,300,000 - $1,500,000. Also for those who want to renovate and bank some equity.
Prevailing House Style
Detached homes on varying lot sizes prevail. Handful of pockets with link and semi detached offerings.
Prevailing Trends
Money is being reinvested into this neighbourhood as original owners move out, and new buyers looking to make upgrades move in.
The Market
$1,200,000 - $2,500,000 for detached homes.
You'll Fall in Love With
The neighbourhood’s proximity to almost everything. Walking trails, green views, and the highly ranked local high school with newer amenities.
List of Area Amenities 1) Schools: Many elementary schools (public and private, plus French Immersion at Munn’s).
The top high school in Halton is Iroquois Ridge High School (also offers French Immersion) and it is a short walk or bike ride away. The Catholic school, St. Marguerite offers bussing service. Some of the most prestigious of the private schools in Oakville, Fernhill, Glenburnie and Trafalgar Ridge Montessori are all a 5-minute or less drive (some may offer pick up).
Halton District School Board
Sheridan - JK - 5
Falgarwood - JK - 5
Falgarwood - 6 - 8
Iroquois Ridge - 9-12
French Immersion
Halton District School Board
Munns - 2 - 8
Iroquois Ridge 9 - 12
Halton Catholic School Board
Holy Family - JK -8
Holy Trinity - 9 - 12
Halton Catholic School Board
French
French immersion - St Mary Jk - 8
Extended french - St. Marguerite D'youville JK - 8
Holy Trinity - 9 - 12
2) The Community Centre: Iroquois Ridge is one of Oakville's newer community centres. It has excellent library programs, community activities (crafts, karate, yoga, swimming, table tennis), and summertime tennis, skateboarding and soccer.
3) Nature Trails and outdoor lifestyle: Area ravine stretches on for miles and gives easy access to the many biking and hiking trails. There are a number of ravines with trails. Falgarwoods outdoor community swimming pool is great for all ages.
4) Shops nearby: Easy walking and bike ride distance to the Upper Oakville Shopping Centre (has Performing Arts studio for child/adult music, art and dance lessons, a Metro for groceries, banking, Starbucks, and much more). A short drive to Oakville Place Mall, retail shops, Longos and the Real Canadian Supercentre for other grocery options off Trafalgar Rd. and many stores on Dundas St. E.
5) Transportation: Easy highway access. Within minutes one can access Highways - QEW,
403, the 407, as well as Trafalgar Rd. heading north to the 401. Local transit stops close by. Also, it’s a short drive or local bus ride to the Oakville GO Train Station and Via Rail
GO Station travel options :
Oakville to Union 33 mins
Bronte to Union 39 mins
Clarkson (direct) 25 mins
6) Local activities: Within about a 5 km perimeter, one can participate in a number of activities, such as:
Karate: OMAC
Swimming: Oakville swim team, Iroquois Ridge lessons
Hockey, skating: Canlan
Soccer: Dash sports, Oakville Soccer Club
Tennis: The Tennis School
Piano: MYC (three teachers in the area)
Vocal: Oakville Choir
Academics: The Academy for Mathematics and English, Kumon, Oxford learning, Spirit of Math
Art: 4Cats
Gymnastics: Futures Gymnastics, The Little Gym, L.A. Fitness, Goodlife, One Health fitness club, gyms for rock climbing, soccer, basketball, swimming and yoga at The Clarity Centre, Kula Yoga Studio, Sun Yoga Oakville
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