Masonville, London Ontario —
Homes for Sale & Neighbourhood Guide
Western University next door. Masonville Place down the street. Medway Valley Heritage Forest trails out back. Masonville packs more into one area than almost anywhere else in London.
What Masonville Is Actually Like
Masonville occupies a unique position in London — it's the only neighbourhood where you can walk from a major shopping mall to a forest trail in under ten minutes. Fanshawe Park Road forms the northern edge, Richmond Street runs along the west, and Medway Valley Heritage Forest fills the eastern border with kilometres of wooded trails. Western University's campus sits at the southern boundary. That combination of amenities, nature, and proximity to London's largest hospital and university makes Masonville appeal to a wider range of buyers than almost anywhere else in the city.
The housing stock reflects when the area was built — predominantly 1980s single-family detached homes with larger lots, some townhomes, and a growing number of condos and luxury apartments that have arrived with new development near Masonville Place. The streetscapes are mature and tree-lined. It doesn't have the raw history of Old North or the suburban newness of Sunningdale — it sits comfortably in between, which suits a lot of buyers just fine.
Masonville consistently draws professionals who want north-end access without a long commute, families who need strong schools and park access in the same neighbourhood, and buyers connected to Western University or London Health Sciences Centre who want to live close to where they work.
Healthcare & University Professionals
LHSC University Hospital is at the southern edge, Western University is next door. Short drive or bike ride from both campuses makes this a natural fit for staff, faculty, and researchers.
Established Families
Three elementary schools, two secondary schools nearby, Medway Valley trails for weekends, and Masonville Place for everything else. Families tend to come here and stay.
Downsizers & Move-Down Buyers
The condo and luxury apartment supply near the mall has grown significantly. Buyers coming out of larger family homes in the north end find good options here without leaving the area they know.
Buying & Selling in Masonville
Masonville sits at the higher end of London's pricing spectrum, and that reflects what the area genuinely offers — location, schools, trails, and proximity to both major employment centres. Detached homes on established streets hold their value steadily. The growth in higher-density development near the mall has introduced more entry points for buyers who want the north end without a detached home price tag.
Sellers in Masonville are generally in a strong position. Demand from professionals tied to Western and LHSC runs consistently, and the neighbourhood's amenity profile appeals to buyers at multiple life stages. Well-maintained homes on mature lots move reliably. Homes near the Medway Valley trail network command a premium — that's a detail worth knowing before you price.
Ranges reflect general market conditions and vary by property size, condition, and location within Masonville. For a current, accurate assessment, request a home evaluation.
Ranges are approximate and intended as general reference only. Updated periodically — not a substitute for a current market evaluation.
Thinking about selling in Masonville?
Masonville sellers benefit from consistent demand driven by Western University and LHSC proximity — but pricing near the Medway Valley trail network versus further away makes a real difference to outcome. Get a free home evaluation to understand what your home is worth in today's market.
Living in Masonville Day to Day
Masonville is one of those north London neighbourhoods where daily life just works. Schools are close enough to walk to. Medway Valley Heritage Forest — a genuine woodland with kilometres of trails — starts at the eastern edge of the neighbourhood. Masonville Place and its surrounding restaurants and services are a few minutes away. And Western University and London Health Sciences Centre sit right at the southern boundary for anyone who works at either. It's a lot to have in one area.
Schools Serving Masonville
- Masonville Public School — TVDSB elementary, directly adjacent to the neighbourhood boundary
- Stoneybrook Public School — TVDSB elementary, serves north Masonville area
- St. Kateri Catholic Elementary School — LDCSB, within neighbourhood boundaries
- St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School — LDCSB elementary, nearby
- A.B. Lucas Secondary School — TVDSB secondary, primary feeder for public students
- Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School — LDCSB secondary serving Catholic students
- Western University — at the southern boundary; King's University College also adjacent
- London Health Sciences Centre (University Hospital) — at the southern edge
Medway Valley & Green Space
- Medway Valley Heritage Forest — kilometres of forested walking and hiking trails along Medway Creek, directly bordering the neighbourhood
- Birdwatching opportunities throughout the Medway Valley ESA
- Ambleside Park — play structure and tennis courts in Old Masonville
- Helen Mott Shaw Park — play structure, swing set, and forested paths
- Carriage Hill Park — local neighbourhood park with play structure, basketball courts, and walking paths
- Hastings Park and Stoney Creek Meadows nearby — trails, mini soccer fields, tennis courts
- North London Sports Field for organized recreation
- Sunningdale Golf & Country Club just north of the neighbourhood
Masonville Place & Services
- CF Masonville Place — one of London's largest malls with major anchors including Hudson's Bay, Sport Chek, Lululemon, Michael Kors, Roots, and Shoppers Drug Mart
- The Keg Steakhouse, Beertown Public House, Jack Astors, Swiss Chalet — dining anchors along Richmond Row north
- Masonville branch of London Public Library — directly across from the mall
- Medical clinics, banking, pharmacy all within the commercial area
- LTC transit hub — the major northern transit exchange point for the entire north end
- Windermere Manor (hotel & conference centre) and Elsie Perrin Williams Estate (event venue) — two landmark heritage buildings in the area
Everyday Amenities
- CF Masonville Place — Hudson's Bay, Sport Chek, Lululemon, Michael Kors, Roots, Shoppers Drug Mart
- The Keg, Beertown Public House, Jack Astors, Swiss Chalet along Richmond Row north
- Masonville branch of London Public Library — directly across from the mall
- Medical clinics, banking, and pharmacy within the commercial area
- LHSC University Hospital and St. Joseph's Health Care both within a short drive south
Getting Around
- 15 minutes to downtown London by car
- 4-minute drive to Western University campus
- Richmond Street (Hwy 4) north to Arva, Lucan, and Georgian Bay
- Fanshawe Park Road west — approx. 1 hour to Sarnia and the US border
- LTC transit hub at Masonville Place connects to all major routes
Community Character
- Established 1980s neighbourhood with mature trees and larger lots
- Mix of long-term families and professional households
- Strong student and academic community due to Western proximity
- Active neighbourhood associations in Old Masonville and surrounding sub-areas
- Growing luxury condo and apartment supply near the mall for downsizers
Is Masonville a Good Place to Buy a Home in London Ontario?
Masonville is one of the few north London neighbourhoods where the lifestyle case and the investment case point in the same direction. Proximity to Western University and LHSC creates a consistent base of demand that doesn't disappear when the broader market softens. Families come for the schools and the trails. Professionals come for the commute to campus or the hospital. Downsizers come for the condo supply near the mall. That diversity of demand is what makes pricing here hold up over time. We included Masonville in our guide to the best family neighbourhoods in London Ontario for exactly this reason.
The thing buyers sometimes underestimate is what Medway Valley adds. It's not a park — it's a heritage forest with serious trail access that runs right against the eastern edge of the neighbourhood. Homes that back onto or sit close to Medway Valley consistently command a premium, and that premium has been consistent for years. If a specific street's relationship to the forest matters to you, it's worth understanding before you start shortlisting properties.
Masonville is also worth comparing directly with Sunningdale if newer construction and larger lots are a priority — Sunningdale is just north and draws many of the same buyers. And Old North is worth considering if the character of established heritage streets appeals more than the north end's newer feel. The right answer depends on a few specific factors that are usually worth a short conversation.
Masonville Real Estate — Common Questions
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