Oshawa, ON Real Estate - Houses For Sale in Oshawa, Ontario
Homes for sale in Oshawa have an average price of $867,837. About three quarters of the units in Oshawa are owner-occupied, while renters occupy the remaining quarter. The housing types in this city include a significant number of single detached homes, as well as large apartment buildings and townhouses. Unlike cities that have gone through a single construction boom, Oshawa has seen new buildings constructed over multiple decades. The majority of homes here have three or more bedrooms. Read more about Oshawa real estate
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About Living in Oshawa, Ontario
Transportation
This city is a very convenient part of the Greater Oshawa metropolitan area for travelling by car. It is very easy to access a parking spot. On the other hand, the public transit service in this city is rather limited. Nonetheless, there is the Oshawa Station with access to the Lakeshore East Line. Homeowners have access to approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most houses. A majority of the homes for sale in this city are located in places that are not especially convenient for those who travel by foot because few daily errands can be run without having to use a car.
Services
Parents and their kids will welcome that wherever their house is located in Oshawa, daycares and primary schools are nearby. On the other hand, it can be difficult to reach high schools as a pedestrian. With respect to food, some, but not all, home buyers in Oshawa will reside within walking distance of one of around 40 supermarkets. There are also a limited number of choices for those who care about close by restaurants and cafes.
Character
The character of Oshawa is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. This city is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although there are still several noisier areas, especially near Highway 401, the airport (YOO) or one of the railway lines. Finally, there are over 250 green spaces nearby for residents to explore, which makes it easy to reach them from most locations within this city.
