Burlington Detached Homes for Sale
Detached houses from MLS®, and what to check before you offer
Buying a detached home
in Burlington
Burlington’s detached homes run from 1950s and 1960s bungalows on generous lots in Aldershot and Tyandaga to family homes built from the 1980s onward north of the QEW, in Headon Forest, Millcroft and Alton Village. The age of the house changes what you check before you offer as much as the price does.
The listings below come straight from MLS®. Below them is what we check with buyers before an offer goes in on a detached house, and the questions we are asked most.
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Where Burlington’s
detached homes are
South of the QEW
Older, established streets: Roseland near the lake, Tyandaga below the escarpment, with original 1960s bungalows alongside renovated homes, and Aldershot, where 1950s and 1960s bungalows on generous lots sit near Aldershot GO and LaSalle Park. See our Roseland, Tyandaga and Aldershot guides.
North of the QEW
Headon Forest, built mainly in the 1980s and 1990s, mixes detached homes with semis and townhomes. Millcroft is known for larger detached homes around the Millcroft golf course. Alton Village was built mainly from the early 2000s onward. See Headon Forest, Millcroft and Alton Village.
Downtown
Detached houses on the streets around Brant Street and the lake, including some of the city’s oldest homes. See our downtown Burlington guide.
Rural north Burlington
North of Highway 407, outside the urban area, homes sit on larger lots. Many are on a private well and septic system rather than city services, which changes the conditions you put in an offer.
What to check on
a detached home
With a detached house, everything from the roof to the sewer line is yours to maintain. These are the things we go through with buyers before an offer goes in.
The home inspection
A home inspection is not required in Ontario, which is exactly why it belongs in your offer as a condition, or done before you offer when the market is competitive. It covers the structure, roof, mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing and signs of water in the basement.
The big-ticket items
Ask the age of the roof, furnace, air conditioner and windows, and for receipts. On older homes, check the electrical panel and wiring type, and the water and sewer lines out to the street. These are the costs that arrive in the first few years.
Water and the basement
Look for staining, efflorescence or fresh paint low on basement walls, and check that the ground slopes away from the house and the downspouts carry water clear of it. Ask whether the basement has ever taken on water.
Additions, basements and permits
If a basement was finished, a second unit added or the house extended, ask whether permits were pulled and closed. The City of Burlington can confirm the permit history for an address.
Well and septic
On a rural property, make the offer conditional on a satisfactory water test and a septic inspection, and find out how old the system is.
Lot, survey and trees
Ask for a survey to see the lot lines, fences and any easements. Large trees near the house, and any plans to add a pool or extension, are worth checking against the City’s rules before you rely on them.
General information, not professional advice — a qualified home inspector, and a real estate lawyer for title, survey and permits, should review the property you are buying.
What they say
on Google
“I had to buy and sell my home while taking care of 2 young kids and working full time and this team got it done! The realtor (maria) was SO patient and kind and held my hand through every step.”
“Kristina made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free, always taking the time to explain every step and making sure I felt confident in every decision.”
Who you’ll
work with
The Mother Daughter Team™ is Laura Brown and Kristina Kritikos, the mother-and-daughter partnership the team is named for, working alongside Maria Angelescu and Michelle Smith. All four are licensed REALTORS® — Laura with four decades in Burlington, Kristina with more than twenty years, Maria in the business since she was seventeen, and Michelle covering Burlington and the wider GTA. They work out of Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services at 2025 Maria Street in Burlington.
On a detached purchase we walk the house with you, ask the questions about its age and history that the listing leaves out, and put the right conditions in the offer, from the inspection to a well test on a rural lot.
Four REALTORS®, two generations, one team. Whoever you work with is a licensed professional who knows this market — not a coordinator passing you along.
Detached home questions
we get most
How much do I need to buy a detached home in Burlington?
The minimum down payment in Canada is 5% of the first $500,000 and 10% of the portion between $500,000 and $1.5 million. At $1,190,000, the September 2026 median for single-family homes in Burlington, that is at least $94,000: $25,000 on the first $500,000 and $69,000 on the remaining $690,000. With less than 20% down you will also need mortgage loan insurance, and at $1.5 million and above the minimum is 20%.
Are Burlington detached home prices going down?
In September 2026 the median sale price for single-family homes in Burlington was $1,190,000, 1.8% higher than in September 2025, while sales were down 19.8%. Homes in that group sold for 96.6% of their list price, according to Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® data. A median moves with the mix of homes that sold that month, and individual streets vary.
Should I make my offer conditional on a home inspection?
In most cases, yes. An inspection is not required in Ontario, so the condition is your chance to learn about the roof, mechanical systems, wiring and basement before you are committed. When sellers are reviewing several offers, some buyers inspect before offering instead.
What extra costs come with a detached home?
Beyond the mortgage and property tax, you carry everything a condo fee would otherwise cover: the roof, windows, furnace and air conditioning, driveway, landscaping and snow clearing. Budget for those, and add home insurance and utilities to your monthly cost.
What should I check on a rural property in north Burlington?
Many rural homes are on a private well and septic system. Make the offer conditional on a satisfactory water test and septic inspection, and ask about the age of the system and any past repairs.
Do I need a REALTOR® to buy a house, and what does it cost me?
You do not need one, but representation means someone whose duty is to you rather than the seller. Our initial consultation is complimentary, and how our brokerage is paid is clearly explained before any representation agreement is signed, including whether compensation is being offered through the seller’s brokerage. All fees are disclosed and agreed to upfront, with no surprises.
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