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The Grand River in autumn, seen from the riverside park on Brant Avenue in Brantford

Brantford

Brantford is home base for our team. Our office is on Park Road North, and most of us grew up here or chose to raise families here. It is a city of about a hundred thousand people that still feels like a collection of neighbourhoods, each with its own streets, schools and character.

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Which Brantford neighbourhood fits you?

Brantford is easiest to understand street by street. Holmedale and Terrace Hill have mature trees, older brick homes and quick access to the river trails. The North Ward and the streets around Brant Avenue hold some of the city's grandest heritage houses. Eagle Place, south of the river, offers some of the most approachable prices in the city and a strong sense of community.

West Brant is where many young families land: newer homes, larger kitchens, and the Shellard Lane area at its growing edge. Echo Place, Mayfair, Lynden Hills and Brier Park in the north end mix post-war bungalows with 1970s and 1980s family homes close to shopping on King George Road. Our family neighbourhoods guide goes deeper on schools and parks in each.

What is everyday life like in Brantford?

The Grand River is the city's backyard. Trails follow the river through the middle of town, and the Brant Conservation Area has camping, swimming and paddling minutes from downtown. The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, named for the city's most famous son, runs pools, rinks and programs for every age.

Downtown has grown into a student and arts district around the Laurier Brantford campus, Harmony Square and the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts. History is never far away: the Bell Homestead, the Royal Chapel of the Mohawks and the Woodland Cultural Centre all tell parts of the city's story, and Six Nations of the Grand River is a short drive south-east.

Is Brantford a good base for commuters?

For many of our clients, yes. Highway 403 runs right through the city, so Hamilton is about 35 to 40 minutes away and Kitchener-Waterloo about 45. Toronto is a longer haul by car, which is why commuters often pick neighbourhoods close to a 403 interchange, such as West Brant or the north end near Wayne Gretzky Parkway.

Brantford also has a VIA Rail station on the Toronto to Windsor corridor and its own city bus system. If you work hybrid, a couple of trips a week into Hamilton or the GTA is very manageable from here, and it is the trade most of our relocating buyers make: more home and a yard, with the city still in reach.

What kinds of homes will you find?

Almost every kind. Century homes and storey-and-a-half brick houses in the older wards, raised bungalows and back-splits from the post-war decades, two-storey family homes from the 1990s and 2000s, and new construction on the west and north edges. Condos and townhouses give first-time buyers and downsizers a lower-maintenance option.

Browse by type: houses, condos, townhouses, bungalows, new homes and land. Renting first? See homes for rent in Brantford.

Homes for sale in Brantford

439 active homes on the MLS® System, newest first

  • Open house Sun, Nov 8

    $448,800

    251 Rawdon Street

    Brantford · Detached

    • 4 beds
    • 2 baths
    • 1,246 ft²

    Listing brokerage: Re/Max Twin City Realty Inc

  • $430,000

    492 Grey Street, Unit 5

    Brantford · Condo townhouse

    • 2 beds
    • 1 bath
    • 1,062 ft²

    Listing brokerage: RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc.

  • $799,900

    72 Lynden Hill Crescent

    Brantford · Detached

    • 4 beds
    • 2 baths
    • 1,376 ft²

    Listing brokerage: Royal LePage Action Realty

  • $489,900

    78 Ontario Street

    Brantford · Detached

    • 3 beds
    • 2 baths
    • 1,449 ft²

    Listing brokerage: Coldwell Banker Momentum Realty

  • $674,995

    56 Forsythe Avenue

    Brantford · Detached

    • 3 beds
    • 2 baths
    • 1,364 ft²

    Listing brokerage: Peak Realty Ltd.

  • $499,900

    108 Eagle Avenue

    Brantford · Detached

    • 3 beds
    • 2 baths
    • 1,426 ft²

    Listing brokerage: Keller Williams Complete Realty

  • $435,000

    17 Able Avenue

    Brantford · Detached

    • 2 beds
    • 2 baths
    • 1,079 ft²

    Listing brokerage: Pay It Forward Realty

  • $400,000

    139 Superior Street

    Brantford · Semi-detached

    • 3 beds
    • 2 baths
    • 1,653 ft²

    Listing brokerage: Real Broker Ontario Ltd.

  • $2,000,000

    342-346 West Street

    Brantford · Land

      Listing brokerage: Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services

    • $1,399,900

      1 Ellington Place

      Brantford · Detached

      • 5 beds
      • 3 baths
      • 1,965 ft²

      Listing brokerage: The Effort Trust Company

    • $599,000

      82 Beaver Crescent

      Brantford · Detached

      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,046 ft²

      Listing brokerage: Re/Max Twin City Realty Inc

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    Is Brantford a good place to live?

    For a lot of people, very much so. Brantford gives you a real city, with a hospital, a university campus, river trails and a full range of shopping, at a gentler pace and with more space than Hamilton or the GTA. It has a range of neighbourhoods, from heritage streets to new subdivisions, so most buyers can find a part of the city that fits their budget and their stage of life.

    What are the best Brantford neighbourhoods for families?

    Families often look at West Brant for newer homes and schools, and at Mayfair, Brier Park and Lynden Hills in the north end for established streets near shopping. Holmedale and Echo Place appeal to families who want trails and parks close by. The right fit depends on your school preferences and commute, so we always suggest checking current school boundaries with Grand Erie or the Catholic board before you buy.

    How far is Brantford from Toronto and Hamilton?

    Brantford is about 100 kilometres from downtown Toronto, roughly 90 minutes by car when traffic cooperates. Hamilton is much closer, about 35 to 40 minutes on Highway 403. There is also a VIA Rail station in Brantford on the Toronto to Windsor line, which some commuters use for occasional trips into the city.

    Should I buy a condo or a house in Brantford?

    It comes down to how you want to live. A condo or condo townhouse trades a monthly fee for less maintenance and is popular with first-time buyers and downsizers. A freehold house gives you land, privacy and no condo fee, but every repair is yours. Our condo listings and freehold versus condo guide walk through the trade-offs.

    What should I know about buying an older home in Brantford?

    Brantford has a lot of beautiful older housing, and with it come questions about wiring, plumbing, foundations and insulation. Book a thorough home inspection, ask about the age of the roof, furnace and windows, and check whether the property is on a municipal heritage register. Our team includes agents with construction and trades backgrounds who can help you read an inspection report.

    What is the difference between Brantford and Brant County?

    They are separate municipalities. The City of Brantford is the urban centre, with its own council, taxes and services. The County of Brant surrounds it and includes Paris, St. George, Burford and smaller villages and farmland. When you buy near the city edge, check which municipality the property is in, because property taxes, services and bylaws differ.

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