New Homes in Warbler Woods: What's Coming to Southwest London, Ontario in 2026

Warbler Woods, in southwest London, Ontario, is one of the last pockets of the Byron area still building new homes from the ground up. As a London REALTOR® with Century 21, First Canadian, I've been fielding more questions about this community lately, and for good reason: it's one of the few spots left in southwest London where buyers can still choose a brand-new build rather than compete for resale listings.

Key Takeaways

• Warbler Woods currently has both new townhomes and new single-family homes under construction, with townhome pricing starting below $600,000 and single-family homes extending well past $1 million based on current new-home listings.
• The community sits next to Kains Woods, a protected natural area, and is a short drive from Byron Village and the West 5 mixed-use development.
• Southwest London has been one of the city's primary growth areas under the Southwest Area Secondary Plan, which the City of London has been reviewing and updating.
• London-area home sales rose in September 2026 compared to both August 2026 and September 2025, according to the London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS®.
• Students in this part of the city are zoned into the Thames Valley District School Board; families should confirm their specific school assignment directly with the board, since boundaries are reviewed periodically.

Where Warbler Woods Fits Into Southwest London

Warbler Woods sits off Wickerson Road, tucked between the established neighbourhood of Byron and the farmland that's been filling in with new subdivisions over the last decade. It's part of the broader growth pattern the City of London has been planning for through its Southwest Area Secondary Plan, which guides how this part of the city adds housing, parks, and infrastructure as it develops. The City has been reviewing and updating that plan, and residents can follow the process through London's public engagement portal.

I've sold homes on both sides of Wickerson Road over the years, and the shift is noticeable. What used to be open fields south of Byron is now a mix of finished streets, homes under construction, and a few remaining building lots. For buyers who want new construction but don't want to leave the west end, Warbler Woods is one of the few places left where that's still possible.

What's Being Built in Warbler Woods Right Now

New construction in Warbler Woods currently includes a mix of townhomes and single-family detached homes, built by several builders working within the community at once rather than a single master developer. Based on current new-home listings, townhome pricing starts below $600,000, while single-family homes range from roughly $1 million up past $1.4 million depending on lot size and finishes.

That price spread matters for buyers trying to decide whether Warbler Woods fits their budget. A move-up buyer leaving a resale home in Byron or Oakridge for something new will find single-family pricing here comparable to, or above, resale prices elsewhere in southwest London — new construction carries a premium, but it comes with the ability to choose finishes and avoid a bidding war on a resale listing. A first-time buyer or downsizer looking at the townhome segment has more breathing room, with pricing closer to what buyers are seeing across London's broader townhome market.

Lot availability changes month to month in an active-build community like this one, so the honest answer for anyone asking "what's actually available right now" is: contact me and I'll pull the current list of what's under construction or move-in ready.

Life Around Warbler Woods

Part of what makes this pocket of southwest London appealing is what already surrounds it. Kains Woods, an environmentally significant natural area with walking trails, borders the community directly, giving residents a stretch of mature forest without having to drive anywhere. Byron Village, a few minutes east, has the kind of long-established shops, cafes, and services that take decades for a neighbourhood to build up.

A short drive north brings you to West 5, a mixed-use development built around walkability and shared green space, with shops, dining, and community programming. Boler Mountain, London's local ski and tubing hill, is close enough for an after-school run in the winter months. Victoria Hospital's south campus is also nearby, which matters for buyers weighing commute times for work in healthcare or related fields.

None of this is new to long-time London residents, but it's exactly the kind of detail that gets lost when someone is comparing listings from outside the city. Warbler Woods isn't an isolated new subdivision — it's new construction stitched into one of London's most established west-end communities.

Schools Near Warbler Woods

Families buying in this part of southwest London are generally zoned into the Thames Valley District School Board, which covers public education across London and much of Middlesex County. School boundaries do shift periodically as new subdivisions fill in and enrolment patterns change, so rather than naming a specific school here, I always recommend confirming the exact attendance area for a property directly with the board before writing an offer — particularly in an actively developing area where boundary lines can move.

How Warbler Woods Fits Into London's Broader Market

Zooming out from this one community, London's overall resale market picked up some momentum heading into fall. The London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® reported 561 home sales in September 2026, up 5.3% from September 2025 and an increase from the 526 sales recorded in August 2026. Earlier in the summer, LSTAR's July 2026 report put the average home price across the region at $603,006, with a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 44.5% — a reading that reflects a market with room for negotiation rather than one tilted sharply toward sellers.

New construction pricing in a specific community like Warbler Woods doesn't move in lockstep with those broader resale numbers, but the overall direction of the market still matters to anyone deciding when to buy. A steadier fall market gives new-construction buyers a bit more leverage to negotiate closing dates, upgrades, or incentives with builders than they might have had during a hotter stretch of the market.

Frequently Asked Questions About Warbler Woods

Is Warbler Woods still building new homes in 2026?

Yes. As of this writing, multiple builders have active construction in Warbler Woods, with a mix of townhomes and single-family homes at various stages of completion. Availability changes regularly, so contact me for the current list of what's buildable or move-in ready.

What price range should I expect for a new home in Warbler Woods?

Based on current new-home listings, townhomes start below $600,000 and single-family homes range from roughly $1 million to past $1.4 million, depending on lot and finishes. Final pricing depends on the specific builder, lot, and upgrade package.

What school board serves Warbler Woods?

Homes in this area are zoned into the Thames Valley District School Board for public education. Because boundaries can shift as the area develops, confirm the exact school assignment for a specific address directly with the board.

Is Warbler Woods close to amenities, or is it still mostly construction?

It's close to established amenities. Byron Village and its shops and restaurants are a few minutes away, Kains Woods borders the community directly, and West 5 and Boler Mountain are both a short drive north.

Should I buy new construction in Warbler Woods or a resale home elsewhere in southwest London?

It depends on your priorities. New construction lets you choose finishes and avoid competing for a resale listing, but it typically carries a price premium and a longer timeline to move-in. I walk buyers through both options side by side so they can compare real numbers before deciding.

Ready to Take a Closer Look at Warbler Woods?

Warbler Woods is a rare thing in today's southwest London: an established, amenity-rich pocket of the city where new construction is still genuinely available. Whether you're comparing a new build here against resale options in Byron or Oakridge, or you simply want to know what's currently under construction and what it costs, I can walk you through exactly what's available right now.

I'm Gloria Roman with Century 21, First Canadian, and I help buyers and sellers across London, Middlesex County, and Oxford County make sense of moves like this one every day. Call me at (647) 883-7135 or visit 519propertyfinder.com to start your search, and I'll pull together current availability in Warbler Woods for you.