The Fastest and Slowest Selling Neighbourhoods in the GTA Right Now

From Mississauga and Whitby’s high-demand pockets to slower suburban markets, new data reveals where homes are selling fast and where sellers are waiting longest.

By Kristin Doucet | 4 minute read

The latest Wahi analysis of the Greater Toronto Area’s real estate market looks at which neighbourhoods have the highest and lowest average days on the market for home sales.

Following a brief boost in fall market activity, Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales are seeing sharp differences between neighbourhoods. In some areas, homes are selling in just days, driven by high demand and limited supply, while in others, properties are lingering on the market for several months as buyers weigh affordability and location. This divergence underscores how local factors (from pricing and amenities to transit access) continue to shape how quickly homes change hands across the region.

According to Wahi’s latest analysis of GTA home sales in December, the fastest-selling neighbourhoods are concentrated in high-demand urban and suburban pockets, like Mississauga and Whitby, while slower-moving markets are more common in established and commuter-oriented areas, such as Vaughn and Burlington.

Sheridan Park, Mississauga, claimed the top spot as the fastest-selling neighbourhood in the GTA last month, with homes selling on average in just 12 days at a median price of $1,295,000. The area remains popular for buyers seeking a mix of suburban space and city-adjacent convenience.

To the east,  Lynde Creek, Whitby, and Downtown Whitby ranked second due to properties selling in 14 days on average. These family-friendly neighbourhoods had a median sold price of $749,250 and  $785,00, respectively, and continue to attract buyers looking for more affordable options with amenities outside of Toronto. 

The fourth fastest-selling GTA neighbourhood, Wexford, Scarborough, saw homes sell in an average of 17 days at a median price of $1,060,000. Its established community and proximity to transit continue to drive steady buyer interest.

To the north, Beverley Glen and Glen Shields, both in Vaughan, took first and third places, respectively, for slowest-selling neighbourhoods last month. Homes here averaged 90 and 87 days on market with median sold prices of $467,000 and $977,500, indicating moderate demand in these established suburban areas as buyers weigh affordability and commute trade-offs.

The exclusive neighbourhood of Forest Hill, Old Toronto, saw homes sell, on average, in 88 days. With a median price of $2,170,000,  high-end properties in this prestigious area are taking longer to sell amid a cautious luxury market.

Homes in Tansley Woods, Burlington, averaged 84 days on market with a median price of $512,500, highlighting slower sales cycles in this family-oriented community. Thirty-seven kilometres east of Burlington, Centennial Park–Eringate, Etobicoke, rounds out the list. This neighbourhood saw homes sold in an average of 80 days at a median price of $637,500, indicating that even Etobicoke’s conveniently located neighbourhoods are experiencing longer selling times.