Townhouses For Sale in Kingston East (Incl Barret Crt), Kingston

New rows at Riverview Shores

Recent townhouse listings in this district have come largely from Riverview Shores, on streets such as Dockside Drive and Eventide Way. These are new freehold rows with attached garages, open main floors and the standard finishes of current construction, built on land near the east bank of the river.

Builder activity continues nearby. CaraCo's Riverview community on Halloway Drive has been marketed with singles and executive townhomes, with access to the waterfront, a municipal trail and a preserved forest. For buyers, that means new-build choices on this side of the river are wider than they were a decade ago.

Floor plans in this generation of rows usually put the kitchen, dining and living space in one open room on the main floor, with three bedrooms upstairs and an unfinished basement. End units often carry a premium because they get side windows and a slightly larger yard. Compare the same model across a few listings and you'll get a quick sense of what upgrades are worth here.

What the Waaban Crossing changed for east-side buyers

Until late 2022, most trips from the east side to the west end meant going over the LaSalle Causeway or up to the 401. The Waaban Crossing, opened December 13, 2022, links Gore Road on the east side with John Counter Boulevard on the west. For someone living near Riverview and working at the hospitals, at St. Lawrence College or in the west end, it removed a lot of backtracking.

The bridge doesn't make every trip short. The approaches can back up at peak times, and downtown is still a drive. But it's a big part of why newer east-side rows now compete with west-end subdivisions for the same buyers.

Checks for a near-new east-side townhouse

• Tarion warranty. Many homes here are only a few years old. Find out what warranty coverage remains and whether any claims were filed.
• Lot grading and drainage. Near the river, ask for the grading certificate and check how the yard drains in spring.
• Fees. Some new freehold rows have a common elements fee for a shared lane or amenities. Read what it covers.
• Future phases. Ask what is planned on neighbouring land, so construction or new roads don't come as a surprise.

Green space, river views and who it suits

The east side has a different feel from the west end. Streets are quieter, there's more open land and tree cover, and the river is close at hand. Buyers who want trails, space for kids to roam and a calmer street often prefer it, even if errands mean a drive across the bridge to the big west-end stores.

Families with kids should confirm school assignments with the Limestone District School Board and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, because new subdivisions sometimes feed schools some distance away until new capacity opens. Military families should also note that CFB Kingston sits on this side of the river, which makes the commute short for anyone posted there.

For resale, newer east-side rows tend to compete against new builds in the same area, so keep an eye on what builders are offering nearby when you price a resale unit.