North-Central Pickering · Pickering
Duffin Heights - newer subdivisions north of the 407
Duffin Heights is one of the newest of Pickering's 15 official south urban neighbourhoods, with mid-2000s-2010s detached and townhouse homes north of Hwy 407 near the Seaton lands.
Duffin Heights overview
Duffin Heights is one of Pickering's south urban neighbourhoods - despite being on the north edge - sitting north of the Hwy 407 corridor near the Seaton lands. It developed primarily in the mid-2000s and 2010s as one of the last greenfield subdivisions in established south Pickering.
Housing in Duffin Heights is dominated by mid-2000s-2010s detached two-storey homes on 30-40 ft lots, with substantial townhouse and condo townhouse complexes. The streets are newer than most Pickering neighbourhoods, with modern architecture, energy-efficient builds and integrated green-space corridors.
Duffin Heights is well-positioned for the new Hwy 407 / 412 / 418 network, with direct access at Brock Road. It is also close to the Seaton lands - the major master-planned community to the west - with all the planned amenities and infrastructure of that broader area within reach.
Schools include the catchments of Pine Ridge SS and Dunbarton HS (DDSB), St. Mary CSS (DCDSB), and several DDSB / DCDSB elementary schools.
From a real estate perspective Duffin Heights is one of the most modern subdivisions in established Pickering, with strong demand from young families wanting newer homes without going all the way to Seaton.
Duffin Heights at a glance
The community in numbers and character
- Location
- North-central Pickering, north of Hwy 407, near the Seaton lands.
- Typical housing
- Mid-2000s-2010s detached two-storey homes on 30-40 ft lots, townhouse and condo townhouse complexes.
- Market character
- Newer family-suburban Pickering market with modern housing stock.
- Who it suits
- Duffin Heights is for young families who want modern, newer Pickering housing with direct 407 access and the Seaton growth corridor nearby.
- Newer 2000s-2010s housing stock
- Direct Hwy 407 / 412 / 418 access
- Modern subdivision design
- Near the Seaton growth lands
Lifestyle
Living in Duffin Heights
Duffin Heights is for young families who want modern, newer Pickering housing with direct 407 access and the Seaton growth corridor nearby.
Schools. Pine Ridge Secondary School, Dunbarton High School (DDSB); St. Mary Catholic Secondary School (DCDSB); Maple Ridge PS, Valley Farm PS, and more.
Parks & lifestyle. Duffin Heights subdivision parks; Greenbelt corridor; Pickering Recreation Complex 10 minutes south.
Schools, transit, parks
Practical details for Duffin Heights
Schools
- Pine Ridge Secondary School, Dunbarton High School (DDSB)
- St. Mary Catholic Secondary School (DCDSB)
- Maple Ridge PS, Valley Farm PS
- St. Wilfrid CES
Transit & access
- Hwy 407 / 412 / 418 direct access at Brock Road
- Pickering GO 10-15 minute drive south
- Hwy 401 short drive south
- Durham Region Transit
Parks, shopping & lifestyle
- Duffin Heights subdivision parks
- Greenbelt corridor
- Pickering Recreation Complex 10 minutes south
How we work
The Krzewski Group in Duffin Heights
Whether you are buying your first home in Duffin Heights, upgrading from a starter, downsizing, leasing or selling an investment property, Daniel and Heather Krzewski bring the same disciplined process to every file. Editorial-grade photography, video and floor plans. Pricing built on live comparable data, not wishful thinking. Negotiation that protects every dollar of your equity.
As Sales Representatives at Crown North Realty Inc., Brokerage, with Daniel also serving as the brokerage's owner and president, you get owner-level accountability and a team that genuinely knows every street, every school catchment and every transit timeline in Duffin Heights.
Good to know
Frequently asked - Duffin Heights
Are Duffin Heights homes new?
Most date from the mid-2000s through the 2010s, making Duffin Heights one of the newest of Pickering's established south urban neighbourhoods.
Is Duffin Heights in Seaton?
No - Duffin Heights is in established south Pickering, near the Seaton lands but technically part of the south urban area. Seaton refers specifically to the master-planned community west of Whites Road north of the CP Rail line.
How is access to the 407 from Duffin Heights?
Excellent - Hwy 407 / 412 has direct interchanges at Brock Road, putting most of Duffin Heights within 5 minutes of the toll-highway network.
Is Duffin Heights good for downtown Toronto commuters?
Pickering GO is a 10-15 minute drive south, putting downtown within roughly an hour by GO. For drivers, Hwy 401 is a short drive south.
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Thinking of buying or selling in Duffin Heights?
Daniel and Heather Krzewski work Duffin Heights actively. Whether you are buying, selling or leasing, get a sharp, evidence-based perspective on your move.
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