162 College Avenue

Vanier, Oshawa, L1J 1R4

$499,900

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  • 3+1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 2 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 24 days ago · MLS® E13827816

About this home

Beautiful detached 3 bedroom family home in one of the area's most sought after neighbourhoods, offering exceptional convenience just minutes from schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, walking trails, major highways and everyday amenities. Step inside to a bright and welcoming main floor featuring spacious living and dining areas ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A versatile den offers excellent flexibility as a home office, playroom or additional sitting area, while the main floor bedroom, currently used as a family room, provides even more options for growing families or those seeking single level living. A convenient 2 piece bathroom completes the main floor. The spacious eat in kitchen features abundant cabinetry, generous counter space and a walkout to the fully fenced backyard, creating an effortless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Upstairs, you'll find 2 generously sized bedrooms filled with natural light and an updated 4 piece bathroom. Recent improvements include a brand new gas furnace and plumbing updated throughout in July 2026, providing valuable peace of mind for the next owner. Outside, beautifully maintained front and rear yards enhance the home's curb appeal, while the private, fully fenced backyard surrounded by mature trees offers a peaceful setting for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying time with family. A private driveway with ample parking completes the package. Offering a versatile layout, excellent outdoor space and a highly desirable location, this home is an excellent opportunity for families, first time buyers, investors or anyone looking for a home they can make their own. 2026 Utility Costs: Heating $133/month | Hydro $150/month | Water $67/month. A wonderful opportunity in a fantastic neighbourhood!

Details

Type
Detached
Style
1 1/2 Storey
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
38 × 132 ft
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$3,384 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Vanier
Municipality
Oshawa
Price per sq ft
$385 (23% below detached houses in Vanier, $499)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (upper)
Rooms
6 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Carpet Free, Floor Drain, Water Heater, Water Heater Owned

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
1 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Aluminum Siding
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Block
Faces
North
Outdoor
Deck, Landscaped, Privacy, Porch, Year Round Living

Parking

Total parking
2
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
38 × 132 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
PARK RD/BLOOR ST

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain3.56 × 3.35 m (11'8" × 11')
Dining RoomMain3.43 × 3.66 m (11'3" × 12')
OfficeMain2.8 × 2.75 m (9'2" × 9')
KitchenMain4.85 × 3.18 m (15'11" × 10'5")
BreakfastMain3.18 × 2 m (10'5" × 6'7")
BedroomMain3.4 × 3.35 m (11'2" × 11')
Bedroom 2Upper3.96 × 3.71 m (13' × 12'2")
Bedroom 3Upper3.2 × 3.05 m (10'6" × 10')

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚆 Whitby GO6.3 km

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 6 cafés and restaurants, 7 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: Storie Park (250 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • École élémentaire catholique Corpus-Christi French
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 62%
    10 min walk
  • Village Union Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 67%, math 20%
    11 min walk
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 45%
    12 min walk
  • College Hill Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 74%, math 32%
    14 min walk

Secondary

  • Durham Alternative Secondary School - Oshawa17 min walk
  • Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 38%, literacy test 87%
    1.6 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area L1J

Owners / renters
60% / 40%
Median household income
$78,000
Average age
41
Children under 15
16%
Homes
44% detached, 12% high-rise
Commute by transit
7%
Population
43,107

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Urdu 0.5%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.5%, Spanish 0.4%, Tamil 0.3%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area in Central Lake Ontario Conservation’s mapping.

Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Durham Region (Oshawa/Whitby/Ajax) police: 43 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Flood and regulation mapping: Central Lake Ontario Conservation open data. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 49 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🛣️ Highway 401150 m

Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.

Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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