Living in Masonville, London, Ontario
Masonville is in London’s north end, just north of Western University and University Hospital, around Masonville Place. Homes range from 1980s houses to townhomes, condos and newer apartment buildings.
You might be worried about buying next to student rentals, or living by a busy mall. Here is what the streets are like a few blocks off it.
The Bottom Line (Quick Answer)
- Masonville is in the north end of London, Ontario, just north of Western University.
- Homes run from 1980s houses to townhomes, condos and newer apartments. A lot of the housing is rental.
- The Ken Small Real Estate Team works in Masonville. Buying with us costs $495 to start. Our 3% is paid from the seller’s side. If a seller offers less, you never pay the difference.
The short version
- Masonville is London’s north-end shopping area, just north of Western University and University Hospital.
- You get houses, townhomes, condos and apartments, and a lot of the housing is rental.
- Walk a few blocks off the mall and the streets are older and settled.
Where Masonville is — and how it feels
Masonville sits in London’s north end, just north of Western University. The shops are the draw. But walk a few blocks off the retail core and you are on older, settled streets with green space.
The homes in Masonville
You get a mix here. Single homes, townhomes, apartments and condos. A lot of it is rental, because Western is next door. Homes from the 1980s sit beside newer apartment buildings.
To see what is for sale today, search London listings.
Condos and apartments in Masonville
Yes, Masonville has condos and apartments, not just houses. Newer apartment buildings sit beside 1980s homes.
Western is next door, so many units are rentals. Before you buy a condo, ask how many units are rented. We ask it for you.
What do homes cost in Masonville?
You will not find a Masonville average on this site, only London-wide figures. London’s average sale price was $591,927 in September 2026 (source: LSTAR Residential Market Activity Report, September 2026).
That average hides big swings by street and by price band. Two homes a kilometre apart can sit in different markets. What this means for you: the London average is not your Masonville number.
Buying? Tell us your budget on a call, and you will see what it buys in Masonville right now. Own a home here? What’s My Home Worth? gives you your own number.
What shops and parks are near Masonville?
Masonville Place is the hub. It is one of London’s big malls, with shops and places to eat. Western University and University Hospital are minutes away.
For green space, Medway Valley Heritage Forest and Ambleside Park are close. The City lists Medway Valley as an ESA, a protected natural area. Bikes may use only its paved or gravel paths (City of London).
Who lives in Masonville?
Students and young workers pick Masonville to be near Western. Families pick it for the shops, the schools and the hospital. You trade some quiet for being close to everything.
What does it cost to buy in Masonville with us?
It costs $495 to start. Our commission is 3%, paid from the seller’s side of the deal. If a seller offers our brokerage less than 3%, you never pay the difference. Every number is on buyer pricing and fees.
Want your own numbers first? Try the Buyer Closing-Cost Calculator or the Buyer Readiness Check.
Who Masonville suits
- You want to be near Western or the hospital.
- You want shops, schools and parks close by.
- You want a choice of home types, from older houses to newer condos.
Who Masonville does not suit
- You want a quiet street with few renters. Masonville has a lot of rental housing.
- You want to be far from traffic. The mall draws a crowd.
What London clients say
★★★★★All the way from the start of the house search, Ken was there to help at every step. From setting up search criteria that exactly met our needs, to getting viewings scheduled, to providing honest feedback about the properties (which is often rare for most agents); Ken went above and beyond our expectations. 10/10 experience with Ken.
J H · Buyer · Apr 2023 · via Google
4.9 average from 14 Google reviews, as shown on our reviews page (October 2026). Read them all on our reviews page.
The honest takeaway
You trade some quiet for being close to everything.
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We work in Masonville. To see what is for sale, search London listings. Own a Masonville home? What’s My Home Worth? gives you a number for it.
About Ken Small
Ken Small, REALTOR®, has been a real estate agent in London since 2003. He leads the Ken Small Real Estate Team at Century 21 First Canadian Corp., Brokerage. The office is at 420 York Street, London, ON N6B 1R1. RECO #4727293. Meet the team →