Welcome to The City of Oshawa
The first step to knowing if Oshawa real estate is the right fit for you, is to learn about the community.
Oshawa hosts the Canadian Automotive Museum, a must-visit for car enthusiasts, and the Oshawa Museum, which provides a glimpse into the city’s history. Oshawa is also known for its beautiful parks, such as Lakeview Park and the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens. For those looking for a night out, the city has a thriving arts and culture scene, including the Regent Theatre and the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. With its many attractions and events throughout the year.
Oshawa, located in the eastern region of the Greater Toronto Area, is a vibrant community known for its multiculturalism. The city hosts an annual Fiesta Week which celebrates the diversity of the community.
Ranked in the world’s top 21 for Smart Communities, Oshawa is home to three highly acclaimed post-secondary institutions; Durham College, Trent University Durham and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).
Oshawa offers multiple transit options within the city, to Toronto and beyond, including: bike lanes, Go Train, Go Bus and VIA Rail. Oshawa is also home to a full service executive airport.
Find additional and detailed information by clicking this handy link to the City of Oshawa website.
The City of Oshawa real estate resulted in 2357 single family residential sales in 2023 with an average selling price of $817,129. Check out the Oshawa real estate stats below for more specific and interesting sales statistics which include the most recent three year trends.
If you’re looking for a Real Estate Agent to connect with, specializing in listing, selling and working with both sellers and buyers for residential and luxury properties in the City of Oshawa, you can read more About me on this page and you can Contact me through the webform, email [email protected] or call/text my personal cell 289-251-2947.
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Oshawa Real Estate Stats
Below is a summary of the past six months and previous three year’s (2021, 2022, 2023) real estate stats for the City of Oshawa. These stats have been calculated using the local Real Estate Board’s MLS system and consists of residential sales (including condos) that have one kitchen (single family homes), one plus bedroom(s) and one plus full bathroom(s).
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2024 - 1303 single family residential sales, averaging $819,247.
2024 - 229 residential high-end/luxury sales, averaging $1,210,277.
2024 - highest sale price for a single family home - $2,300,000.
2023 - 2357 single family residential sales, averaging $817,129.
2022 - 2835 single family residential sales, averaging $900,351.
2021 - 4277 single family residential sales, averaging $811,346.
2023 - 400 residential high-end/luxury sales, averaging $1,215,558.
2022 - 767 residential high-end/luxury sales, averaging $1,275,824.
2021 - 775 residential high-end/luxury sales, averaging $1,193,598.
2023 - highest sale price for a single family home - $2,257,000.
2022 - highest sale price for a single family home - $3,150,000.
2021 - highest sale price for a single family home - $3,300,000.
Oshawa Community Resources
A few interesting links for the City of Oshawa
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Oshawa City Hall
50 Centre Street, South, Oshawa, ON (905) 436-3311
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Durham Region Headquarters
605 Rossland Road, East, Whitby, ON (905) 668-7711
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Civic Recreational Complex
99 Thornton Road, South, Oshawa ON (905) 436-5454
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Tribute Communities Centre
Live events, sporting events and trade shows. 99 Athol Street, East, Oshawa, ON (905) 438-8881
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Kedron Dells Golf Club
18 hole public golf course and banquet hall. 2400 Ritson Road North, Oshawa, ON (905) 728-6641
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Oshawa Golf & Curling Club
18 hole private golf course & curling facility. 160 Alexandra Street, Oshawa ON (905) 723-4681
Oshawa Real Estate FAQs
- Celebrating an occasion or looking for a great steak dinner, try The Keg located on 255 Stevenson Road, South, Oshawa.
- Looking for great value and excellent meals then Teddy’s, serving Oshawa since 1980 will be an excellent choice. Located at 245 King Street, West, Oshawa.
Ann’s Deli & Catering at 650 King Street, East is amazing if you enjoy huge Cabbage rolls, pierogi and shishkabob – take-out only.
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG) is a public art gallery located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1967 and is the largest public art gallery in the Regional Municipality of Durham and houses a collection of over 4,500 works of art. The gallery features a diverse range of exhibitions and public programs, including workshops and talks, that showcase local and national artists. The RMG is committed to promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity through various cultural events and organizations, making it an integral part of Oshawa’s multicultural community.
If you love art and are looking for a great place to volunteer some of your time, the RMG might be a perfect place to connect with.
Oshawa is approximately a 25 minute drive to Toronto, 45 minute drive to Peterborough, 1 hour and 45 minute drive to Kingston and a 3 hour and 20 minute drive to Ottawa.
This 45 million dollar centre was built in 2006 and is owned by the City of Oshawa. It’s home to the Ontario Hockey League Oshawa Generals and has been host to entertainment and concerts such as Cirque du Soleil, Jerry Seinfeld, Elton John, the Harlem Globetrotters and many, many more.