Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
For 2027, the best places to live in King Township are King City for the GO train and high school, Nobleton for newer homes near Highway 27, Schomberg for a small main street, Kettleby near the Holland Marsh, and rural King for estates. King’s detached median was $1,850,000 from January to October 2026, down 9.1% (TRREB MLS data via REALM).
This guide is for families, commuters and estate buyers who are weighing a move to King Township in 2027. You will get the township’s real 2026 prices, five areas worth a close look (King City, Nobleton, Schomberg, Kettleby and rural King), and the checks I would make before buying in each.
Is King Township a good place to live in 2027?
For buyers who want space, quiet and a short drive to the city, yes. King is the largest municipality in York Region by area and has the smallest population, about 27,333 people at the 2021 census, up 11.5% from 2016. The Township says it is roughly 50 minutes north of downtown Toronto and borders Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Aurora and Newmarket.
What makes King different is land protection. About 66% of the township sits on the Oak Ridges Moraine and 33% is in the Greenbelt, and roughly a quarter of its area is forest. That keeps the countryside green, but it also limits where new homes can go. Most people live in three villages: King City, Nobleton and Schomberg.
- Roads: Highway 400 runs through the township, Highway 9 crosses the north end and Highway 27 runs through the west.
- Transit: King City GO Station is the only train station. GO buses also serve King City and Nobleton.
- Schools: King City Secondary School is the township’s only public high school. Private options include The Country Day School (JK to Grade 12) and St. Thomas of Villanova College, and Seneca College has a campus in the southeast.
- Taxes: King’s 2026 total residential tax rate is 0.9160087% of assessed value, or about $916 a year for every $100,000 of assessment.
The trade-off is cost and convenience. King is one of the most expensive places to buy a house in the GTA, and outside the villages you will drive for almost everything.
What do homes cost in King Township right now?
King’s prices fell in 2026, and homes are taking longer to sell than almost anywhere else in York Region. These are township-wide medians; TRREB does not publish reliable price data for each village, so treat them as a starting point.
| Home type | Median 2024 | Median 2025 | Median 2026 | Change vs 2025 | Sales 2026 | Avg. days on market 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $2,120,000 | $2,035,000 | $1,850,000 | −9.1% | 150 | 47 |
| Freehold townhouse | $1,405,750 | $1,335,000 | $1,200,000 | −10.1% | 13 | 30 |
| Condo apartment | $647,500 | $645,500 | $550,000 | −14.8% | 19 | 77 |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October of each year, Township of King (all communities combined).
The detached median is now about 12.7% below the same period of 2024. The average detached price was $2,201,627, well above the median, because a small number of large estates pull the average up.
The October 2026 TRREB report shows how slow the market is. King had 28 sales of all home types, a median of $1,577,500, and 235 active listings. That works out to 11.1 months of inventory, against 4.6 months across the whole TRREB area, and King homes sold for 92% of their list price on average. Buyers have real room to negotiate here.
1. King City
What it’s like: King City is the largest community in the township and sits on the Oak Ridges Moraine. It began as a hamlet called Springhill and later took in nearby Kinghorn and Eversley. Most daily needs are here: the GO station, King City Secondary School, and the private Country Day School and Villanova campuses nearby.
Who it suits: families who want a high school in town, and commuters who use the Barrie GO line or Highway 400. Metrolinx is adding a new west platform, a pedestrian bridge and more parking at King City GO to prepare for more frequent two-way, all-day service on the line. It has not given a completion date, so do not buy on the promise alone.
What it costs: King City homes are priced within the township’s detached median of $1,850,000, but streets range from older bungalows to large custom homes. Ask for sales on the exact street and lot size you want.
What to check: the Township says King City is a rural settlement where new building is held inside village boundaries. Ask the planning department what is approved near the home, and confirm whether it is on municipal services or a private well and septic system.
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2. Nobleton
What it’s like: Nobleton is in southwest King, on King Road between King City and Bolton and directly north of Kleinburg on Highway 27. It had 6,507 residents at the 2021 census and sits just south of the Oak Ridges Moraine, with the Humber River running through its southwest corner. It has two main shopping plazas, Nobleton Public School, St. Mary Catholic School, and a regulation-size ice rink at the Dr. William Laceby Community Centre.
Who it suits: families who want a village setting next to the Humber River valley, and drivers who use Highway 27 south toward Kleinburg and Vaughan.
What it costs: Nobleton falls under the same township medians. Homes vary widely in age and lot size, so compare like with like.
What to check: Nobleton now has a municipal sanitary sewer. Phase 1 was finished in August 2014, and the Township requires owners to connect within one year of the sewer reaching their street. Ask the seller whether the home is connected, whether the old septic system was decommissioned, and whether any connection charge is still owing.
3. Schomberg
What it’s like: Schomberg is a small village in northwest King, just north of the Oak Ridges Moraine, with 2,656 people at the 2021 census. Its curved main street is York Regional Road 76, set apart from Highways 9 and 27, so it keeps a small-town feel. The Schomberg Fair, first held in 1852, runs on the last weekend in May, and Main Street Christmas brings carols and hay rides each December. The Trisan Centre is home to the Schomberg Cougars junior hockey team.
Who it suits: buyers who want a walkable main street, a tight community and quick access to Highway 9 toward Newmarket or Highway 400 toward Barrie.
What it costs: Schomberg homes also sit within the township medians. With few listings at any time, expect to wait for the right one.
What to check: Schomberg has Schomberg Public School and St. Patrick’s Catholic School, but no high school, so teens travel to King City Secondary or to Cardinal Carter Catholic High School in Aurora. Confirm bus routes with the York Region boards before you buy.
4. Kettleby and the Holland Marsh edge
What it’s like: Kettleby is one of King’s historic hamlets, once known as Tyrwhitt’s Mills. The township’s northern edge takes in part of the Holland Marsh, which King shares with Bradford West Gwillimbury and which is often called Ontario’s “vegetable basket.” The Township says the Marsh has about 7,000 acres of prime farmland and 125 farms growing more than 60 crops.
Who it suits: buyers who want a country setting rather than a subdivision, and people who like a working farm landscape.
What it costs: homes here are mostly detached houses on larger lots, priced against the township’s detached median, with wide gaps between a modest house and a hobby farm.
What to check: farm operations bring tractors, early starts and seasonal smells. Visit at different times of day, and confirm any farm or business use with the Township before you buy.
5. Rural King estate country
What it’s like: beyond the villages, King is a patchwork of forests, horse farms and estate homes, including small hamlets such as Laskay, Snowball and Pottageville. TRREB tracks Pottageville and “Rural King” as their own communities. Parts of the township fall under the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and others under the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
Who it suits: luxury buyers, equestrian families and anyone who wants acreage and privacy. My King City and King Township luxury estates guide covers this end of the market in more detail.
What it costs: this is where King’s average price climbs above $2.2 million. With so few sales, every estate needs its own careful pricing.
What to check: Greenbelt and Moraine rules can limit new buildings, pools and additions. Test the well water, inspect the septic system, and ask the right conservation authority whether any part of the land is regulated.
How do I choose between King City, Nobleton and Schomberg?
Start with how you travel. If you take the train, King City is the only choice with a GO station. If you drive south to Vaughan or the airport, Nobleton’s Highway 27 location helps. If you drive north or east toward Newmarket, Schomberg puts you right on Highway 9.
Next, think about school years. King City has the only public high school, so families with teens often prefer it. Then set your budget. A detached home at the township median of $1,850,000 is above the $1.5 million limit for insured mortgages, so you need at least 20% down. That is $370,000 at the median price, before land transfer tax and closing costs. The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate to 2.50% on 28 October 2026, and prime is now 4.70% at the big banks, so get a fresh pre-approval.
If you are also comparing other towns, my guide to the best neighbourhoods in Aurora covers King’s neighbour to the east, where prices are lower and the GO line also runs.
King is a buyer’s market right now. With 11.1 months of inventory in October 2026 and homes selling at 92% of list on average, I would not pay asking price without solid comparable sales. If you are selling, price from today’s numbers, not 2024’s. Check what your King City house is worth before you list or buy your next home.
Many rural King homes rely on a private well and septic system. Public Health Ontario tests well water for bacteria only, such as E. coli and total coliforms, not chemicals, so a clean result does not cover everything. Make your offer conditional on a water test, a septic inspection and a home inspection.
What to do next
- Pick two of the five areas and drive your real commute from each at rush hour.
- Get a mortgage pre-approval that reflects the October 2026 rate increase.
- Call King Township planning about servicing, zoning and Greenbelt or Moraine limits on any address you like.
- Ask for the last 12 months of sales for your home type and lot size, not just the township median.
- Read my guide to the best realtor in King City before you hire anyone.
Need help with this? Talk to me.
I’m Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty, and I’m the best agent to do this kind of work for you in Toronto and across the GTA. Over $100 million in GTA sales and 100+ families helped sell. Feel free to contact me any time: call or text 833-330-1925 or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to live in King Township?
King City is the best all-round area in King Township for 2027 because it has the only GO train station and the only public high school. Nobleton suits buyers who want newer homes near Highway 27, Schomberg suits buyers who want a small main street, and rural King suits estate and equestrian buyers who want acreage and privacy.
Is King Township a good place to live?
Yes, King Township is a good place to live for buyers who want space and protected countryside within reach of Toronto. About 66% of the township is on the Oak Ridges Moraine and 33% is in the Greenbelt. The trade-offs for 2027 are high prices, limited transit and long drives for shopping outside King City, Nobleton and Schomberg.
How much is a house in King City Ontario in 2026?
The median detached home in King Township sold for $1,850,000 from January to October 2026, down 9.1% from the same period of 2025, according to TRREB MLS data via REALM. The average was $2,201,627 because large estates pull it up. TRREB does not publish separate King City figures, so compare actual street sales.
Are house prices going down in King Township?
Yes, King Township house prices fell in 2026. The detached median dropped 9.1% to $1,850,000 for January to October, and condo apartments fell 14.8%. In October 2026 King had 11.1 months of inventory and homes sold for 92% of list on average, per TRREB, which gives buyers strong negotiating room heading into 2027.
Does King City have a GO train station?
Yes, King City GO Station is on the Barrie line and is the only train station in King Township. Metrolinx is building a new west platform, a pedestrian bridge and more parking to prepare for more frequent two-way, all-day service, but as of November 2026 it has not published a completion date for that work.
What is the property tax rate in King Township in 2026?
King Township’s 2026 total residential property tax rate is 0.9160087% of assessed value, set by Township by-law. That combines the township, York Region and education rates, and works out to about $916 a year for every $100,000 of MPAC assessment. Rates for 2027 will be set by council in 2027.
Does Nobleton have sewers?
Yes, Nobleton has a municipal sanitary sewer system. Phase 1 was completed in August 2014, and King Township requires property owners to connect within one year of the sewer being installed in their neighbourhood. Buyers in 2027 should confirm the home is connected, the old septic system was decommissioned, and no connection charge is owing.
Where do high school students go in King Township?
King City Secondary School is the only public high school in King Township, and it serves the whole township. Students in Schomberg and Nobleton usually travel there or to Catholic high schools in nearby towns. Private options include The Country Day School and St. Thomas of Villanova College. Confirm 2027 bus routes with the York Region boards.
How much down payment do I need for a house in King Township?
You need at least 20% down for most detached houses in King Township, because the 2026 median of $1,850,000 is above the $1.5 million cap for insured mortgages. At the median, that is $370,000, plus land transfer tax and closing costs. Homes under $1.5 million can use the standard 5% and 10% minimums.
Sources
- Township of King: Location (Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine, Holland Marsh)
- Township of King: By-law 2026-043, Set Tax Rates for 2026
- Township of King: Nobleton Sanitary Sewer Project
- Metrolinx: King City GO Station (Barrie Line GO Expansion)
- TRREB Market Watch, October 2026
- King, Ontario (population, communities, schools, transportation)
- Nobleton, Ontario (location, population, schools)
- Schomberg, Ontario (main street, fair, schools)
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a call.