South St. Thomas
Lake Margaret and Miller’s Pond St. Thomas, Ontario
The green space corner of south St. Thomas. A creekside trail, ball diamonds and parks, with established homes to the north and new Doug Tarry homes to the south.
- $402,500Miller’s Pond new homes from, Livabl, July 2026
- 1 builderMiller’s Pond is built only by Doug Tarry Homes
- EnergyStarEvery Miller’s Pond home, with a Net Zero Ready option
- ~5 minDrive to St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (estimate)
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Neighbourhood guide
What it is like to live in Lake Margaret and Miller’s Pond
Lake Margaret is one of St. Thomas’s established green space neighbourhoods, valued for its trail, water and calm streets. Doug Tarry Homes built Lake Margaret Estates here, and that community has since sold out. Miller’s Pond followed just to the south, off Southdale Line, and it is where new homes are being built and sold in 2026. The two share the same trail, the same parks and the same nearby schools, so most buyers look at them together.
Outdoor time is the draw. The Lake Margaret Trail runs past Caples Creek, with spots to hike or picnic. Parish Park has a playground and outdoor exercise equipment, the Doug Tarry Sports Complex is known for the best ball diamonds in the area, and Pinafore Park, the city’s most popular outdoor destination, is minutes away. Inside Miller’s Pond, paved multi use trails and native wildflower plantings for butterflies and bees run between the streets.
Everyday needs are close too. St. Joseph’s High School, Fanshawe College’s St. Thomas campus and St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital are all nearby. The trade offs are honest ones. Miller’s Pond is still under construction, so landscaping is young and some streets are unfinished. There are no shops or restaurants inside either community, so you will drive for groceries and dining downtown or along the city’s commercial corridors.
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A neighbourhood planted for pollinators
Patches and pathways of native wildflowers were planted through Miller’s Pond to support butterflies and bees.
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One builder, one streetscape
Miller’s Pond is built only by Doug Tarry Homes, which gives it a cohesive look that mixed builder subdivisions rarely have.
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Trail, creek and ball diamonds in one pocket
The Lake Margaret Trail, Caples Creek, Parish Park and the Doug Tarry Sports Complex all sit within walking or cycling distance.
Market snapshot
What homes cost in Lake Margaret and Miller’s Pond
New homes in Miller’s Pond start around $400,000, and listed units run from the high $400,000s to the mid $800,000s depending on the plan. Established Lake Margaret homes have little published data, so ask us for recent sales on your street.
- 1,200 to 2,809Square feet, Miller’s Pond available units, 2026
- $590,550LSTAR region average sale price, August 2026
- ~$300Per square foot, St. Thomas median list, June 2026
Full source list at the bottom of the page. For a specific street, recent sold prices are the real answer, and we can pull them for you.
Homes you will find in Lake Margaret and Miller’s Pond
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One storey and bungalow plans
Single level living, including low maintenance bungalow style condo homes with finished lower levels on Lake Margaret Trail.
Miller’s Pond and the Lake Margaret condo communities 2 to 3 beds
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Two storey family homes
New detached Doug Tarry plans built to the EnergyStar standard, with size and finish shaped by the floor plan.
Miller’s Pond 3 to 4 beds
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Treed and pie shaped lots
Larger pie shaped lots and lots with trees give more yard than a typical new subdivision.
Miller’s Pond Varies
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Established detached homes
Resale homes around the lake and trail on settled, calm streets.
Lake Margaret streets 3 to 4 beds
When the homes were built: Lake Margaret is an established area and Lake Margaret Estates has sold out. Miller’s Pond is a newer community, still selling and building in 2026.
Getting around
How far everything is from Lake Margaret Trail
By foot, bike or car. Tap any place for live directions in Google Maps.
- Lake Margaret Trail0.5 km5 min
- Parish Park1.0 km5 min
- Doug Tarry Sports Complex1.5 km5 min
- Pinafore Park1.5 km5 min
- Fanshawe College St. Thomas campus2.0 km5 min
- St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital2.5 km5 min
- Downtown St. Thomas (Talbot St)3.5 km10 min
- Port Stanley13.0 km20 min
- Highway 401 (Highbury Ave)13.5 km20 min
- Downtown London30.0 km40 min
See every time as a table
| Destination | Distance | Walk | Bike | Drive |
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| Lake Margaret Trail | 0.5 km | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| Parish Park | 1.0 km | 15 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| Doug Tarry Sports Complex | 1.5 km | 20 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| Pinafore Park | 1.5 km | 20 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| Fanshawe College St. Thomas campus | 2.0 km | 25 min | 10 min | 5 min |
| St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital | 2.5 km | 30 min | 10 min | 5 min |
| Downtown St. Thomas (Talbot St) | 3.5 km | 45 min | 15 min | 10 min |
| Port Stanley | 13.0 km | Not practical | 50 min | 20 min |
| Highway 401 (Highbury Ave) | 13.5 km | Not practical | 50 min | 20 min |
| Downtown London | 30.0 km | Not practical | Not practical | 40 min |
Estimates from Lake Margaret Trail, walking at 5 km/h, cycling at 16 km/h and driving at city and highway speeds, rounded to 5 minutes. Traffic changes things, so check the live directions.
Is it right for you?
Who Lake Margaret and Miller’s Pond suits best
Families
Trails, ball diamonds, parks and schools are all within minutes of home.
First time buyers
Newer homes at accessible prices, with Miller’s Pond starting from about $400,000.
Downsizers
Bungalow plans and low maintenance condo communities on Lake Margaret Trail mean less upkeep.
Energy conscious buyers
Miller’s Pond homes are built to the EnergyStar standard, with Net Zero Ready available, which helps keep running costs down.
Hospital and college staff
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital and Fanshawe College’s St. Thomas campus are a short drive or bike ride away.
Worth knowing: Less ideal for buyers who want walkable shops, heritage character or a finished, mature streetscape.
Around Lake Margaret and Miller’s Pond
Parks, trails and places nearby
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0.5 km
Lake Margaret Trail
A trail with views of Caples Creek and spots to hike or picnic, right at the heart of the neighbourhood.
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1.0 km
Parish Park
A playground and outdoor exercise equipment close to Miller’s Pond.
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1.5 km
Doug Tarry Sports Complex
Described as the best set of ball diamonds in the area, a few minutes by bike.
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1.5 km
Pinafore Park
The city’s most popular outdoor destination, minutes from home.
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Miller’s Pond trails and wildflowers
Paved multi use trails and native wildflower plantings for butterflies and bees run through the community.
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2.0 km
Fanshawe College St. Thomas campus
College programs close to home, about a 10 minute bike ride.
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3.5 km
Talbot Street restaurants
There is no commercial area in either community. Dining is downtown on Talbot Street, about 10 minutes by car.
Schools
Schools near Lake Margaret and Miller’s Pond
St. Joseph’s High School is minutes away and Fanshawe College’s St. Thomas campus is nearby. Always confirm your school catchment with the board before you buy.
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Thames Valley District School Board
Runs the public schools in St. Thomas. Check its school locator for your address.
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London District Catholic School Board
Runs the Catholic schools in St. Thomas. Confirm catchment for your address.
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St. Joseph’s High School
A high school minutes from Lake Margaret and Miller’s Pond.
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Fanshawe College, St. Thomas campus
College programs about 2 km away.
What is changing
What is changing around Lake Margaret and Miller’s Pond
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2026
Miller’s Pond is selling and building
Doug Tarry Homes is building Miller’s Pond off Southdale Line, with treed and pie shaped lots and new streets still filling in.
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Sold out
Lake Margaret Estates is complete
The earlier Doug Tarry community just north of Miller’s Pond has sold out, so new build buyers now look to Miller’s Pond.
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2027
PowerCo battery plant
Foundation work began in October 2025 and production is expected in 2027, with about 3,000 direct jobs expected in St. Thomas.
CBC News
Lake Margaret and Miller’s Pond: common questions
Something else on your mind? Ryan and Paul answer their own phones.
Both are in south St. Thomas. Miller’s Pond is off Southdale Line, just south of Lake Margaret Estates, with the Lake Margaret Trail immediately north.
Miller’s Pond was selling from about $402,500 in July 2026, with available units listed between $469,500 and $846,784. A Lake Margaret condo community home was listed at $639,900. Confirm current pricing with the builder and recent sales.
Doug Tarry Homes builds every home in Miller’s Pond. That gives the community a cohesive look.
No. Lake Margaret Estates is sold out. Miller’s Pond, just to the south, is the active new home community.
Yes. Miller’s Pond is built to the EnergyStar standard, described as at least 10 percent more efficient than code. Net Zero Ready is available as an option.
The Lake Margaret Trail with views of Caples Creek, Parish Park, the Doug Tarry Sports Complex and Pinafore Park. Miller’s Pond also has its own paved multi use trails.
St. Joseph’s High School and Fanshawe College’s St. Thomas campus are minutes away. Schools in St. Thomas are run by the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board. Confirm elementary catchments with the boards.
Yes. Bungalow plans and low maintenance condo style homes on Lake Margaret Trail suit buyers who want less upkeep.
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital is roughly 2.5 km away. That is about 5 minutes by car.
Yes. Miller’s Pond offers treed lots and large pie shaped lots.
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More St. Thomas neighbourhoods
The full St. Thomas guide- Downtown St. ThomasCentral St. Thomas
- Harvest RunSoutheast St. Thomas
- Orchard ParkSoutheast St. Thomas
- Shaw ValleySouthwest St. Thomas
- Pinafore ParkSouth of downtown St. Thomas
- The Ridge and Freeman LaneHigher end pockets of St. Thomas
- DalewoodNorth St. Thomas
Sources and further readingLast reviewed September 2026 by Featherstone Sadler Real Estate Group
- Doug Tarry Homes, Miller’s Pond: Builder, location, lots, trails, wildflowers, nearby amenities
- Doug Tarry Homes, Miller’s Pond announcement: Location just south of Lake Margaret Estates
- Livabl, Miller’s Pond: From price, July 2026
- CondoSales, Miller’s Pond: Address, available unit price range and sizes, Parish Park
- REW.ca, Miller’s Pond: Treed and pie shaped lots, EnergyStar, Net Zero Ready, lot pricing caution
- ViewHomes, The Best Neighbourhoods in St. Thomas: Miller’s Pond profile, parks, city median list price, June 2026
- Livabl, Lake Margaret Estates: Lake Margaret Estates sold out
- RE/MAX, Lake Margaret Trail listing: Condo community home example, $639,900
- KeyHomes, St. Thomas properties: Lake Margaret as an established green space area
- ViewHomes, Ultimate guide to moving to St. Thomas: Lake Margaret Trail, Caples Creek, nearby schools
- ViewHomes, St. Thomas real estate: School boards, dining downtown
- CBC News, PowerCo battery plant: Plant timeline and jobs
- Find Your Cove, LSTAR August 2026 report: LSTAR region average sale price
- Lake Margaret and Miller’s Pond on Google Maps
Travel times and distances are estimates. Prices are published figures with their dates; for a current number on a specific street, ask us for recent sold data.
