Fourth Line

Fourth Line runs north-south through Milton's eastern edge, bridging the Beaty and Bowes neighbourhoods. It is a thoroughfare that carries local traffic between Derry Road and Britannia Road, with a rhythm set by family homes and school zones. The street sits within walking distance of several public elementary schools and a short drive from Milton District Hospital. Its position near the escarpment gives parts of the street a slightly elevated feel, with views that open toward conservation land. Fourth Line is not a commercial strip; it is a residential corridor where daily life unfolds quietly.

The street is almost entirely detached homes, with a handful of townhouses near the southern end. Most houses were built in the 2010s and early 2020s, part of Milton's eastward expansion. Lot widths are typically 36 to 45 feet, with frontages that accommodate two-car garages and modest front lawns. Brick and stone exteriors dominate, often with accent siding. Floor plans range from 2,000 to 3,000 square feet, with four or five bedrooms being the norm. Homes in this pocket trade in the low-$1Ms to mid-$1Ms, reflecting the area's consistent demand for family-sized stock.

Exterior treatments lean toward traditional suburban aesthetics: gabled roofs, covered entries, and columned porches. Some newer builds introduce dark window frames and board-and-batten siding for a more contemporary look. Driveways are typically interlock or exposed aggregate. Backyards are fenced and sized for play sets and patios. The housing stock is uniform in era but varied in finish, with a few custom elevations breaking the repetition. Condition is generally strong; most homes are still under original builder warranty or have had minor updates.

Fourth Line is within a five-minute drive of multiple grocery options: Walmart, FreshCo, and Sobeys are all close by. Milton District Hospital is five minutes by car, a reassuring presence for families. Several parks are within walking distance, including Centennial Park, which offers sports fields and a playground. The Milton Muslim Community Centre is a four-minute drive, and the Islamic Community Centre of Milton is eight minutes away. For commuters, Highway 401 is accessible in about four minutes via Regional Road 25, and the Milton GO Station is a 16-minute drive.

The street is well served by public schools: Irma Coulson Public School is practically next door, and Robert Baldwin, Sam Sherratt, and Tiger Jeet Singh public schools are all within a five- to six-minute drive. Catholic families have Our Lady of Fatima and St. Francis Xavier within six minutes. The nearby Kelso Conservation Area, nine minutes away, offers hiking and seasonal skiing. Daily errands are easily managed without leaving the east side of Milton, and the escarpment trails provide a quick escape from the suburban grid.

Fourth Line trades exclusively in detached homes, with nine sales recorded across the available window. A detached home sold around $1.05M in early 2026, typical of recent activity on the street. The typical price stands near $1.15M. Days on market average around 126 days, indicating a deliberate pace where buyers and sellers both exercise selectivity. Three active listings are present, a modest supply level that reflects the broader character of the street as a low-frequency trading corridor.

Price movement has been uneven across the quarters tracked. From Q2 2025 at approximately $1.05M, the typical price moved to around $1.05M by Q1 2026, a marginal shift upward. The street's rental activity concentrates in four-bedroom and five-bedroom units, with four-bedroom homes leasing in the mid-$3,800s and five-bedroom homes near $4,000 per month. Against comparable sale prices in the $1.05M to $1.15M range, implied gross rental yields remain subdued, a pattern consistent with owner-occupied detached suburban inventory. The street's trade frequency and price stability suggest a market where condition, lot positioning, and finishes account for meaningful price differentials rather than external supply pressure.

Across the Beaty neighbourhood, comparable detached homes have moved through a similar trade pattern over the recent window. The typical sold price sits near $1.15M against a sample of 192 detached sales, slightly below Fourth Line's own street typical. Comparable homes in the neighbourhood have softened modestly year-over-year, down approximately 4.7 percent. Buyer-seller balance shows purchasers paying slightly above ask on average, a read suggesting stable demand without competitive multiple-offer conditions. The neighbourhood-wide pace runs faster than the street itself, with comparable homes typically clearing in around 83 days, roughly 40 days quicker than Fourth Line's own typical.

Fourth Line sits in Milton's Beaty and Bowes neighbourhoods, a position that makes the 401 the dominant commute artery. The on-ramp at Regional Road 25 is a four-minute drive, putting Mississauga within 22 minutes and Pearson within 32. For downtown Toronto, the Milton GO station is a 16-minute drive; the total trip runs just over an hour. The street itself is a through route, so traffic moves steadily during peak hours, but the residential pockets off the main line stay quiet. Oakville and Burlington are each roughly 20 minutes by car, making the corridor practical for a range of work destinations.

Public elementary catchment draws to Irma Coulson Public School, a one-minute drive from Fourth Line, and Robert Baldwin Public School at five minutes. Catholic elementary students attend Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School, a six-minute drive. For secondary, public students route to Craig Kielburger Secondary School; Catholic students attend St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School, also six minutes away. The concentration of schools within a short drive makes this stretch practical for families with children at different stages.

Fourth Line tends to suit families who want a detached home in a newer subdivision with quick highway access. The stock is almost entirely detached, built in the 2000s, with typical prices in the mid-$1.1Ms. Buyers here accept that the street carries some through traffic in exchange for being minutes from the 401 and a range of amenities. The rental market leans toward long-term tenants, with four-bedroom homes renting around $3,800 and five-bedroom units near $4,000. It is a practical fit for households that prioritize commute speed and school proximity over a quiet cul-de-sac setting.

If a walkable downtown or a shorter GO commute matters more, Martin Street offers condos trading around $310K and a more central location. For buyers seeking a similar detached-home feel but with a different price point, Maple Avenue has condos around $400K and a distinctively different stock profile. Both alternatives sit in established parts of Milton with their own tradeoffs in lot size and neighbourhood character.