Woodhaven vs Gates of St. Anne's: Two Aurora Single-Family Options

If you are cross-shopping new single-family homes in Aurora, ON, two LIQWD listings are likely to land on your shortlist: South Aurora - Woodhaven by Ballymore Homes and Shining Hill - Gates of St. Anne's by Regal Crest Homes. Both are detached-style single-family projects in the same town. The published details differ in useful ways, and in some areas there is not yet enough information to compare.

This comparison sticks to what is currently published. Where a detail is missing, we say so rather than guess.

At a glance

• South Aurora - Woodhaven: Ballymore Homes, Aurora, single family, from $1,100,000. Single-family detached homes of approximately 2,649 to 3,647 sq ft. Occupancy date to be announced.
• Shining Hill - Gates of St. Anne's: Regal Crest Homes, Aurora, single family, from $1,729,900. Home sizes and occupancy are not yet published.

Price

The clearest difference is the entry price. Woodhaven starts from $1,100,000, while Gates of St. Anne's starts from $1,729,900. That is a gap of $629,900 at the starting point.

Keep in mind that "from" pricing marks the lowest published price, not what every home costs. Lot, size, and finishes will move the number, and we do not have a price range for either project. The gap tells you where each project begins, not what you will pay for a comparable home. If a budget ceiling is your main constraint, Woodhaven's starting point leaves more room, but you should confirm what is actually available at that price.

Home type and size

Both projects are listed as single family. Woodhaven's listing specifies detached homes of approximately 2,649 to 3,647 sq ft, which gives you a concrete size range to measure against your space needs, such as bedrooms, a home office, or multigenerational living.

For Gates of St. Anne's, size, bedroom count, and storeys are not published. You cannot yet compare square footage directly. If space is your priority, you will need to ask the builder or check the listing for updates before drawing conclusions.

Location

Both projects are in Aurora, so the broad location question is the same. The facts supplied do not describe specific neighbourhood features, transit, schools, or distances for either project, so we will not characterize one site as better placed than the other. Visit both sites and map your own commute, school, and daily-errand routes.

Timeline

Woodhaven's occupancy date is listed as to be announced. That means you should not plan a move-in around a specific date yet. If you are selling an existing home or coming off a lease, build in flexibility.

Gates of St. Anne's has no published occupancy information at all. That is not a sign of delay, only a gap in what we can tell you. Ask the builder directly about expected timing and how any date is communicated before you sign.

Builder

Woodhaven is built by Ballymore Homes and Gates of St. Anne's by Regal Crest Homes. We have no further published details on either builder's track record here, so research completed projects, warranty coverage, and buyer reviews for each as part of your due diligence.

Which fits which situation

• A lower entry price and a known size range matter most: Woodhaven provides both a starting price of $1,100,000 and a stated size range, though the timeline is open.
• You are comfortable at a higher price point and are willing to gather more detail: Gates of St. Anne's starts from $1,729,900, and you will need to request details on home sizes and timing.
• You are an investor: Weigh the entry price, the unconfirmed occupancy dates, your carrying costs while you wait, and your own rental or resale assumptions. Neither listing supplies data that would support a return projection, and none should be assumed.

Questions to ask before choosing

• What is the full price range, and which homes are available at the starting price?
• What are the lot sizes, floor plans, and included finishes?
• What is the expected occupancy window, and what are the terms if it changes?
• What deposit structure and closing costs apply?

You can view the full listing on LIQWD for South Aurora - Woodhaven and for Shining Hill - Gates of St. Anne's to check for updates as more details are released.