Lisgar
Suburban Living
Active Outdoor Lifestyle
Almost 8 km of walking trails
2 Lakes – Aquitaine & Wabukayne
Mature trees & greenspace
7.5/10
Overall Score
6.5/10
School Ranking Score
8/10
Family Friendly Score
8/10
Relative Affordability Score
7.5/10
Overall Score
About Lisgar
Lisgar is located in the north west corner of Mississauga. With Osprey Marsh and Lisgar Fields and Trelawny Woods, there is plenty of green space in the community. Lisgar also boasts many new schools which is convenient for families with children.
Lisgar is known for it’s selection of all crick houses, on quiet streets. With no high rise buildings and very few ton homes, Lisgar it a typical bedroom suburban community.
Lisgar Real Estate Info
The homes in Lisgar are mostly all brick, and are very simple in design with few character details. The community dominated by homes built mostly in the 90’s to early 2000’s, however you can find older homes from the 1980’s & early 1990’s in Trelawny Estates and the streets located off of Osprey Blvd close to Britannia. In general, the backyards are smaller than more mature areas such as Meadowvale or Streetsville, and the trees and landscaping is still developing on many streets. Though the homes are solid, there’s a certain character that is lacking from the overall impression on many streets.
Your Typical Neighbour in Lisgar
Lisgar is full of young to medium aged families due to the relative affordability of homes and easy commuting via highway or GO train. The schools and interwoven green spaces make family life easy.
Score Factor 1: Housing Characteristics
Score Factor 1 : Housing Characteristics
For the size and population of Lisgar, there isn’t much diversity in housing styles. Lisgar is predominantly made up of detached and semi detached family homes with a small number of townhouses scattered through the neighbourhood. One exception is Trewlany estates, which is a unique subdivision of large detached homes built on small courts. There are dozens of the courts where the street is only shared with a few houses making them feel like they are on a private road.
Trelawny Estates
- Large homes on private cul de sacs, very small lots
- Great curb appeal
- Good for children playing because there will be no thru traffic
- A lot depends on your neighbours. If you have good neighbours who take care of their home your street will look fantastic. If not, you are so close it may affect you.
Detached Homes
- There are streets and streets of very similarly styled, simple brick homes
- These homes are fairly new, but many could benefit from cosmetic upgrades
- The area by Osprey Marsh has a small cluster of home built with much more character and charm. These homes command a higher price due to their proximity to the marsh and the privacy
Semi Detached Homes and Town Homes
- Well designed and low maintanence
- Lot sizes are smaller on average when compared to more mature neighbourhoods such as Meadowvale
- A great option for first time home buyers and young families
Score Factor 2: Community Vibe & Amenities
Pro’s:
- If you are looking for a safe place to raise a family, Lisgar is a good choice
- Lisgar has a number of parks, trails and splash pads to keep the family active during the nice weather
- Lisgar has great shopping amenities
Con’s:
- There’s no particular con per se, but it is a large suburban development lacking history and character. You will find yourself driving to other areas for entertainment
Osprey Marsh
Also known as the Ninth Line Storm Management Pond, Osprey Marsh was created to reduce flooding from high levels of water caused by rain. Just like Lake Wabukayne in Meadowvale, the area has naturalized over the years and is home to many plants, birds and animals.
Working with the Lisgar Residents Association, the Rotary Club of Mississauga Meadowvale received a grant from the Trillium Foundation to improve the area around the marsh including the installation of historical and habitat interpretative signs. If you live in the area, make sure to check out Osprey Marsh for yourself.
Parks, Paths & Trails
Much of Lisgar was designed with families in mind. Scattered throughout the area are numerous sports fields and kids playgrounds. The Lisgar Meadow Brook Trail covers the entire distance of the community north to south, which is perfect for walkers, joggers and bike riders.
Shopping & Recreation
While Lisgar doesn’t have it’s own community centre, residents are close to the recently renovated Meadowvale Community Centre and Library.
There’s a large concentration of shopping amenities and power centres located at the Winston Churchill Blvd and Argentia intersection including a Real Canadian Superstore, Walmart, Best Buy and many others. If you’re looking for a local grocery store, there’s a 24 hour Metro located at Derry and Tenth Line along with a drug store and other small shops. Aside from that, Lisgar residents can also choose to shop in adjacent areas such as Meadowvale or Central Erin Mills.
Transit and Transportation
Commuters to downtown Toronto can catch the train at Lisgar Go, that will take them to Union in approximately 50 minutes. It’s important to note that train service on the Milton line (Lisgar is a station on this line) only runs during rush hour.
Lisgar Go station also hosts a farmer’s market every Sunday from June to October. The Many Feathers Farmer’s Market has a good assortment of local produce and worth checking out.
Score Factor 3: Quality & Ranking of Schools
Pro’s:
- The schools in Lisgar are newer and there is a lot of them
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Secondary School is one of Mississauga’s top ranked high schools.
Con’s:
- Meadowvale Secondary School is an average high school that is trending upwards, however in the past has not been known as a top ranking high school
Score Factor 4: Overall Affordability & Value
Affordability:
Compared to many other areas in Mississauga, Lisgar is an affordable option and falls within the budget of the average family buyer to get a newer home in Mississauga. It’s especially a good option for larger families that require a larger 4 bed home.
Value:
With access to schools and amenities, the value in Lisgar is good however the neighbourhood lacks a village feel or personalty that you find in older neighbourhoods.
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