Oshawa Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Oshawa offers a slower-paced atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This city is very quiet, as the streets are usually very peaceful. Finally, it is very easy to reach parks from the majority of locations in the city, since getting to the closest one is very easy from most properties and there are over 300 public green spaces nearby for residents to enjoy.

Transportation

Oshawa will draw home buyers who appreciate being able to walk to everything since it is walkable; carrying out daily needs is convenient without a car. Commuting by bicycle is also easy in Oshawa. Cars are a fairly good transportation option in Oshawa. It is easy to park. However, getting around by transit can be challenging in this city due to the infrequent service. Nevertheless, commuters benefit from the Durham College Oshawa on the Lakeshore East. The city is served by about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most residences.

Housing

Around two thirds of the population of this city own their home whereas renters make up the remainder. Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing many buildings in this city, but large apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. About one third of properties in this city were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of Durham Region is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Services

It is easy to access the closest supermarket by foot from anywhere in Oshawa. Moreover, there are a fair number of choices for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. With regards to education, daycares and schools are convenient to get to as a pedestrian from any location in Oshawa.