162 College Avenue
Vanier, Oshawa, L1J 1R4
$499,900
- 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
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 3.56 × 3.35 m (11'8" × 11') | |
| Dining Room | Main | 3.43 × 3.66 m (11'3" × 12') | |
| Office | Main | 2.8 × 2.75 m (9'2" × 9') | |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.85 × 3.18 m (15'11" × 10'5") | |
| Breakfast | Main | 3.18 × 2 m (10'5" × 6'7") | |
| Bedroom | Main | 3.4 × 3.35 m (11'2" × 11') | |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper | 3.96 × 3.71 m (13' × 12'2") | |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper | 3.2 × 3.05 m (10'6" × 10') |
History of this address
3 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.
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).
From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.
Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
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