Central Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Central is a fairly good option. Central is reasonably quiet, as the streets are peaceful, although that is not the case near the railway line or Highway 401. On the other hand, there are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to explore, such as Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens and Woodview Park, and they are especially well-located, which results in them being very easy to reach from the majority of locations within Central. Finally, even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood, the vibe is still quite lively around its busier streets, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Transportation

Bicycling is easy in this part of the city since the bicycling infrastructure is reasonably good. Central is also conducive to those who get around on foot; meeting daily needs is easy without the use of a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are reasonably close by. This area is a fairly convenient part of Oshawa for travelling by car. Most real estate listings are a short drive from the closest highway, such as Highway 401, and finding a parking spot is generally easy. However, the public transit service in this area is not especially frequent. Nonetheless, residents benefit from about 10 bus lines, and it is especially convenient to get to a nearby bus stop from most houses.

Housing

Central experienced its main construction boom prior to the 1960s, so most of the available properties are from this time period. In this neighbourhood, around 40% of dwellings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and duplexes are also present in the housing stock. The population residing in this neighbourhood is evenly split between renters and owners. This area has a good variety of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

Services

It is typically feasible for house buyers in Central to buy groceries by walking. In addition, those who appreciate dining in restaurants or cafes will have a fair number of options in this neighbourhood, for instance along Simcoe Street. A decent variety of clothing stores can also be found within a reasonably short walking distance. Concerning education, it is a short trip to access daycares and schools from any location in Central.