Hobbs Crescent

Hobbs Crescent traces a gentle arc through the Clarke neighbourhood in north Milton. It is a quiet, residential street lined with townhomes, set back from the main thoroughfares. The crescent sits within walking distance of several schools and parks, giving it a family-oriented rhythm. Its position near the edge of Milton's built-up area means open fields and newer developments are never far. The street itself is compact, with a single entry and exit, which keeps through traffic to a minimum. This is a street designed for residents, not passersby.

Hobbs Crescent is composed entirely of townhomes, a uniform stock that gives the street a cohesive look. The homes were built in the early 2000s, part of Milton's expansion into the Clarke area. They are predominantly two-storey units with attached garages, offering three or four bedrooms. Floor plans typically span 1,500 to 2,000 square feet. Brick and vinyl siding are the common exterior treatments, with a mix of neutral tones. The lots are narrow, as is typical for townhome developments, but each unit has a small private yard.

The townhomes here trade in the high-$800s to low-$900s, reflecting their size and condition. Many have been updated with modern kitchens and flooring. The street's layout, with its crescent shape, creates a sense of enclosure. Parking is mostly in driveways and garages, with visitor spots near the entrance. The homes are well-maintained, and turnover is steady. For buyers seeking a straightforward townhome in a quiet pocket of Milton, Hobbs Crescent offers a consistent product.

Daily errands are easily managed from Hobbs Crescent. A Canadian Superstore is a four-minute drive, and Walmart and FreshCo are within five to six minutes. Several parks are within a short drive: Centennial Park and Rotary Park are each six minutes away, and Milton Community Park is a ten-minute walk. The Milton District Hospital is six minutes by car. For families, schools are close: Irma Coulson Public School and Tiger Jeet Singh Public School are both five minutes away, as is Milton District High School. Catholic options include Bishop P.F. Reding Catholic Secondary School, four minutes away.

The Milton GO Station is a 14-minute drive, making downtown Toronto accessible in just over an hour by train and transit. Highway 401 is three minutes away via the James Snow Parkway on-ramp, a direct link to Mississauga and beyond. The Milton Muslim Community Centre is six minutes from the street. While Hobbs Crescent itself is quiet, its location puts the essentials of Milton within a five-minute radius. The street offers suburban calm without isolation.

Hobbs Crescent trades predominantly as townhouses, with a typical price around $875,000. The street has recorded six sales over the available window, establishing a pattern anchored by recent activity. A three-bedroom townhouse rented around $3,100 per month in June 2026, exemplifying the rental profile on the street; three-bedroom units typically lease in the $2,900 to $3,200 range against comparable sale prices in the mid-$800s to low-$900s, implying gross yields near 4.2 percent. Prices have softened from Q3 2025, when the typical sale settled near $925,000, to Q2 2026 at around $850,000, signalling moderating demand through the interval.

Days on market average around 75, reflecting measured absorption without urgency. The street currently lists no active inventory, a constraint that shaped the recent transaction pace. Across comparable townhouses in the Clarke neighbourhood, the typical price stands near $850,000, with year-over-year softening of approximately 4.9 percent and a sold-to-ask ratio near 0.989, indicating minimal negotiation room and a balanced buyer-seller environment at the neighbourhood level. The lease-to-sale pattern on Hobbs itself, with five rental captures against six sales over the measurement window, underscores the street's appeal to both owner-occupiers and investors seeking rental yield in a moderately priced townhouse setting.

Across Clarke neighbourhood, comparable townhouse homes have traced a similar softening pattern through the recent year. The typical sale price for townhouses neighbourhood-wide settled near $850,000, with sample depth across 191 recent transactions providing a stable read. Prices have eased back approximately 4.9 percent year-over-year, aligning with Hobbs Crescent's own recent softening. Buyer behaviour in the neighbourhood hovers near ask, with a sold-to-ask ratio of 0.989, leaving little room for negotiation and reflecting disciplined pricing. Pace across comparable neighbourhood units runs modestly longer than the street's own days on market, with homes typically clearing in around 89 days, suggesting Hobbs Crescent's 75-day average sits slightly ahead of neighbourhood rhythm.

Hobbs Crescent sits in Clarke, a pocket of Milton where the 401 ramp at James Snow Parkway is a three-minute drive. That proximity makes the highway the primary commute tool for most residents. Mississauga is a 22-minute drive, Oakville 24 minutes, and Burlington 20 minutes. For those heading to Toronto, the Milton GO station is a 14-minute drive; the full trip to Union Station runs about 74 minutes including the walk. The street itself is a quiet crescent, so the road network handles the load without through-traffic noise.

Public elementary students on Hobbs Crescent draw to Irma Coulson Public School or Tiger Jeet Singh Public School, both about a five-minute drive. Robert Baldwin Public School is a six-minute drive. Secondary students attend Milton District High School, also five minutes away. Catholic families have Our Lady of Fatima Elementary at five minutes and Guardian Angels Elementary at six minutes; secondary catchment falls to Bishop P.F. Reding Catholic Secondary School, a four-minute drive, or St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School at seven minutes. The concentration of schools within a short radius makes this a practical street for families with children at different stages.

Hobbs Crescent is a townhouse-dominated street, which naturally draws buyers looking for lower-maintenance living without sacrificing space. The homes are freehold townhouses with three or four bedrooms, appealing to young families and downsizers alike. The quiet crescent layout and proximity to Highway 401 suit commuters who need quick access to Mississauga, Oakville, or Burlington. Rental activity here is steady and unfurnished, suggesting a tenant base of long-term renters rather than transient occupants. Buyers who accept the tradeoff of a longer GO commute in exchange for a quieter street and faster highway access will find the balance works well.

If you're considering alternatives in similar pockets, Wellwood Terrace offers detached homes trading around $1.7M, a step up in price and space for those who want a larger lot and more privacy. Apple Terrace presents a mixed stock with prices around $1.6M, appealing to buyers who want variety in home type within a similar neighbourhood. Both streets sit in the same Clarke area, so the commute and school catchment remain comparable. The difference is primarily in home type and price point, not location.