Brampton is the GTA’s detached-home market. Six of every ten homes sold here in August 2026 were detached houses, and they cost about $268,000 less than the GTA average for the same type. This page covers what homes sell for, what each budget buys, how the neighbourhoods differ and what it costs to close.
Brampton home prices in August 2026
The average Brampton home sold for $886,865 in August, against $993,410 across the GTA. The median was $826,500 and 440 homes changed hands.
| Home type | Brampton average | GTA average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $1,020,556 | $1,288,669 | 260 |
| Semi-detached | $774,246 | $931,665 | 80 |
| Freehold townhouse | $731,389 | $882,060 | 50 |
| Condo townhouse | $569,104 | $681,447 | 24 |
| Condo apartment | $434,457 | $617,593 | 21 |
Every type is cheaper than the regional average, and the gap is widest for condo apartments. Brampton has few towers compared with Mississauga or Toronto, so only 21 apartments sold in the month. If you want a condo here, expect a small pool to choose from.
What your budget buys
Under $450,000: a one or two-bedroom condo apartment, mostly in older buildings around Bramalea City Centre and along Queen Street and Kennedy Road.
$550,000 to $650,000: a three-bedroom condo townhouse in Bramalea, Heart Lake or Central Park. Check the monthly fee and the status certificate before you offer.
$700,000 to $800,000: a freehold townhouse or a semi-detached house. Newer three-storey towns cluster around Mount Pleasant and in northwest Brampton. Older semis with deeper lots are in Peel Village, Madoc and the lettered sections of Bramalea.
$950,000 to $1.2 million: a detached house with a double garage in Springdale, Fletcher’s Meadow or Sandringham-Wellington. Many have a finished basement with a separate entrance.
$1.4 million and up: larger detached homes on wider lots in Castlemore, Bram East, Credit Valley and the Vales of Castlemore.
Brampton neighbourhoods
Mount Pleasant
Built around the Mount Pleasant GO station in the city’s northwest, with a village square, a library and a school within walking distance of most streets. Mostly freehold townhouses and narrow-lot detached homes from 2010 onward. The first place to look if you commute by train.
Castlemore and the Vales of Castlemore
The northeast corner, near the Vaughan and Caledon boundaries. Castlemore itself has estate homes on half-acre lots, and the Vales offers large detached houses on standard suburban lots. Highway 427 is the closest expressway since its extension to Major Mackenzie Drive.
Springdale
A large area north of Bovaird Drive between Highway 410 and Airport Road, built from the late 1990s through the 2000s. Detached homes and semis, Brampton Civic Hospital, and Trinity Common for shopping. One of the busiest resale areas in the city.
Bram East
East of Goreway Drive toward Highway 50. Newer detached homes, the Gore Meadows community centre and quick access to Highways 427 and 407. Popular with buyers who work in Vaughan or near the airport.
Bram West and Credit Valley
The southwest, along Mississauga Road and Financial Drive, next to the Lionhead golf course and the Credit River valley. Larger and newer detached homes, with Highways 407 and 401 a few minutes south.
Heart Lake
Built in the 1970s and 1980s around the Heart Lake Conservation Area, just west of Highway 410. Mature trees, detached homes and condo townhouses at prices below the newer subdivisions.
Bramalea
Canada’s first planned satellite city, laid out in the 1960s with streets grouped by letter. It has the widest mix of housing in Brampton: townhouse complexes, semis, bungalows and most of the city’s condo towers, all near Bramalea City Centre and the Bramalea GO station.
Downtown Brampton
The historic core at Queen and Main, with the downtown GO station, Gage Park, the Rose Theatre and century homes on the side streets. New condo projects are planned or under way here, including Bristol Place.
Getting around
Three stations on the Kitchener GO line serve the city: Bramalea, downtown Brampton and Mount Pleasant. Trains reach Union Station in roughly 35 to 50 minutes depending on the station and the train, and Bramalea has the most frequent service. Züm express buses run along Queen Street, Main Street, Steeles Avenue and Bovaird Drive and connect to the TTC subway at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and to Mississauga. Drivers use Highway 410 through the middle of the city, Highway 407 along the south edge and Highway 427 on the east side.
Property tax and closing costs
Brampton’s 2025 residential tax rate was about 1.20 per cent of the home’s assessed value. The assessment is MPAC’s figure, which is still based on 2016 values and is usually well below today’s market price, so do not apply the rate to your purchase price. Ask for the current tax bill on any home you are serious about.
Brampton has no municipal land transfer tax. On the average $886,865 home the Ontario tax is $14,212, and a first-time buyer pays $10,212 after the provincial refund. The same price in Toronto would add a second tax of $14,212. Run your own numbers with the land transfer tax calculator and the mortgage payment calculator.
Basement apartments and second units
A finished basement with its own entrance is common in Brampton and often priced into the listing. Ontario allows up to three units on most serviced residential lots, but Brampton requires every additional unit to be registered with the city, which means a building permit, fire separation and inspections. An unregistered unit can be ordered closed and can cause problems with insurance and financing. Our guide to a legal basement apartment in Brampton covers the steps, fees and rents. Ask the seller for the registration certificate, not just a description that says “legal basement”.
Questions buyers ask about Brampton
Is Brampton cheaper than Mississauga?
For detached and semi-detached homes, yes, usually by a clear margin. Mississauga has far more condo apartments, so its overall average can look closer than the house-to-house comparison really is. Our Mississauga vs Brampton guide compares the two.
Which part of Brampton is best for commuting to Toronto?
By train, anywhere near Bramalea, downtown or Mount Pleasant GO. By car, the south end near Highway 407 and the east side near Highway 427 save the most time.
Are there new homes for sale in Brampton?
Yes. Most new subdivisions are in the northwest toward Mayfield Road, and new condo towers are concentrated downtown and along Queen Street. See new homes in Brampton and our pre-construction tracker.
Sources
- Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, Market Watch, August 2026 (Brampton and GTA figures).
- City of Brampton, 2025 final residential tax rates and additional residential unit registration.
- Metrolinx, Kitchener line schedules.
Prices are averages for information only and are not an appraisal. HomeLife Landmark Realty Inc., Brokerage.