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The Waterford Ponds and footbridge, seen from above on a summer day

Waterford

Waterford is the Norfolk County town closest to Brantford, about 25 minutes south on Highway 24. It pairs a heritage downtown with ponds, trails and newer family streets, and it is a favourite for buyers who want small-town Norfolk living with a manageable drive north.

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What is Waterford like?

Waterford feels like a classic small Ontario town: a compact downtown with heritage buildings, churches, cafés and local shops, and residential streets that quickly give way to farmland. The fall Pumpkinfest is the town's signature event.

Outdoors, the Waterford Ponds and the Heritage Trail are the big draws. The trail follows an old rail line through wetlands and woods and is busy with walkers, runners and cyclists year-round.

Who is Waterford a good fit for?

Families who want a school system that runs from kindergarten through grade 12 in town, people who work in Brantford or Simcoe, and buyers who want to be within 20 minutes of the Lake Erie beaches at Port Dover without living in a summer town.

Our living in Waterford guide has more on schools, parks and day-to-day life.

What homes are in Waterford?

Near downtown, expect older brick homes and character houses on mature lots. Newer subdivisions add family two-storeys, bungalows and townhouses, and country properties surround the town.

Browse homes for sale in Waterford, or compare with Simcoe just to the south.

Homes for sale in Waterford

48 active homes on the MLS® System, newest first

  • $1,399,900

    274 Concession 7 Townsend

    Waterford · Detached

    • 4 beds
    • 3 baths
    • 1,791 ft²

    Listing brokerage: RE/MAX Erie Shores Realty Inc. Brokerage

  • $1,399,900

    274 Concession 7 Townsend

    Waterford · Rural

    • 4 beds
    • 3 baths
    • 1,791 ft²

    Listing brokerage: RE/MAX Erie Shores Realty Inc. Brokerage

  • $599,900

    271 College Street W

    Waterford · Detached

    • 4 beds
    • 2 baths
    • 1,037 ft²

    Listing brokerage: SHAW REALTY GROUP INC.

  • $1,299,999

    354 Mechanic Street

    Waterford · Detached

    • 5 beds
    • 4 baths
    • 3,853 ft²

    Listing brokerage: Real Broker Ontario Ltd.

  • $899,000

    264 Old Highway 24

    Waterford · Rural

      Listing brokerage: Royal LePage State Realty Inc.

    • $790,000

      62 Vanrooy Trail

      Waterford · Detached

      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,677 ft²

      Listing brokerage: Pay It Forward Realty

    • $885,900

      192 Gibbons Street

      Waterford · Detached

      • 5 beds
      • 4 baths
      • 2,025 ft²

      Listing brokerage: Pay It Forward Realty

    • $649,900

      218 Mechanic Street W

      Waterford · Detached

      • 4 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,121 ft²

      Listing brokerage: REVEL Realty Inc

    • $725,000

      250 Old Highway 24

      Waterford · Detached

      • 4 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 2,136 ft²

      Listing brokerage: Peak Peninsula Realty Brokerage Inc.

    • $1,199,900

      1410 Thompson Road E

      Waterford · Detached

      • 4 beds
      • 3 baths
      • 1,740 ft²

      Listing brokerage: One Percent Realty Ltd.

    • $759,900

      109 Vanrooy Trail

      Waterford · Detached

      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,497 ft²

      Listing brokerage: Royal LePage Action Realty

    • $759,900

      113 Vanrooy Trail

      Waterford · Detached

      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,497 ft²

      Listing brokerage: Royal LePage Action Realty

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    How far is Waterford from Brantford?

    Waterford is about 25 minutes south of Brantford along Highway 24, which makes it the most commuter-friendly Norfolk County town for people working in Brantford. Simcoe is about 15 minutes south, Port Dover about 20 minutes, and Hamilton is under an hour.

    What schools are in Waterford, Ontario?

    Waterford Public School serves younger elementary students and Waterford District High School covers the older grades through grade 12, so many families can keep their kids in town for their whole school career. St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic School offers Catholic elementary education. Confirm grades and boundaries with the boards.

    What is there to do in Waterford?

    The Waterford Heritage Trail and the Waterford Ponds are the outdoor highlights, with walking, cycling, fishing and swimming close to town. Downtown has local shops and cafés, and the fall Pumpkinfest is the town's biggest community event. The Lake Erie beaches at Port Dover are about 20 minutes away.

    Is Waterford good for families?

    Many families think so. Waterford offers schools from kindergarten to grade 12 in town, parks and trails, a friendly community and a short drive to both Brantford and Simcoe. Newer subdivisions give young families modern layouts, while older streets near downtown have bigger lots and mature trees.

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