$869,900
For sale: Detached

Welcome to 8 Dakin Drive, a spacious 2-storey detached brick home located in a desirable Ajax community. Offering over 1,600+ sq. ft. of above-grade living space, this home features 3+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a finished basement and an attached double garage with parking for up to 6 vehicles. The main floor offers a bright living and dining room, a separate family room with fireplace and walkout to the backyard deck, a functional kitchen and convenient main-floor laundry with garage access. Upstairs, the generously sized primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and 4-piece ensuite, along with two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished basement provides additional living space with a spacious recreation room which includes a gas fireplace & wet bar and an additional bedroom. Notable improvements include central air conditioning (2025), roof shingles (2018), furnace and electrical panel (2016), eavestroughs (2015) and driveway sealing (2026). The fully fenced backyard also features a convenient gas BBQ hookup and deck with gazebo perfect for outdoor entertaining. Ideally situated close to schools, parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities, including Lester B. Pearson Public School and Park, with public transit, Ajax GO Station and Highway 401 access nearby. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a spacious home in a well-established popular Ajax neighbourhood!
Sold data
Detached homes in Ajax (Central West) took a median of 18 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 11 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 30, across 156 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 42 days.
The median sale price was $899,949.
Homes sold for about 2.2% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 26% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 10% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 156 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Ajax (Central West) has 36 Fraser Institute–rated schools (31 elementary and 5 secondary), averaging 6.3/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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