$679,900
For sale: Detached

Welcome to 681 Balaton Ave, a rarely offered 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom 4-level backsplit tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in Pickering's sought-after Bay Ridges community. Set in a quiet, friendly pocket with true family appeal, this home offers a versatile layout, generous living space, and the kind of setting buyers wait for.Designed with function in mind, the 4-level backsplit layout provides excellent separation of space for growing families, entertaining, working from home, or multi-purpose living. Featuring spacious principal rooms, an attached garage, a large driveway, and a lower-level bar area perfect for hosting family and friends.The outdoor setting is a standout feature, backing onto green space with a marina-side backdrop that creates a rare sense of privacy, openness, and connection to nature. The great yard space offers plenty of room for kids, pets, summer BBQs, gardening, or quiet evenings outdoors.Located in one of South Pickering's most desirable waterfront communities, just minutes to Frenchman's Bay, marinas, waterfront trails, parks, schools, shopping, restaurants, Pickering GO, Highway 401, and Pickering City Centre. A rare opportunity to own a family home in a peaceful cul-de-sac setting with lifestyle, location, and long-term appeal.Welcome Home!
Sold data
Detached homes in Pickering (Bay Ridges) took a median of 20 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 12 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 39, across 174 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 39 days.
The median sale price was $1,064,000.
Homes sold for about 2.6% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 19% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 11% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 174 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Pickering (Bay Ridges) has 23 Fraser Institute–rated schools (20 elementary and 3 secondary), averaging 6.6/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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