205 Dearborn Avenue

O'Neill, Oshawa, L1G 5Z3

$499,000

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 2 parking
  • 700-1100 sq ft

Listed 5 days ago · MLS® E14083276

About this home

The charm of a classic bungalow meets the comfort of modern updates at 205 Dearborn Avenue, nestled in Oshawa's established O'Neill neighbourhood. Offering the ease of main-floor living, this home is an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for original character paired with thoughtful updates. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, an inviting living area, and a formal dining room with French doors, perfect for hosting family dinners and holidays. The updated kitchen and bathroom bring a fresh feel while preserving the home's charm. The partially finished basement offers flexible space, plenty of storage and a cold room, while the generously sized backyard provides room to entertain, garden, or simply enjoy the outdoors. Enjoy living just steps from top-rated schools including O'Neill CVI andMary Street Community School, as well as local parks, transit, and the Oshawa Golf and Curling Club. With quick access to Lakeridge Health Oshawa, vibrant downtown dining, and the Highway 401 and 407 corridors, this home delivers a connected lifestyle in one of Durham Region's most established communities. Whether you're entering the market or looking to simplify without sacrificing outdoor space, 205 Dearborn Avenue is a wonderful place to call home.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Size
700-1100 sq ft
Lot
35 × 81 ft
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$3,781 (2026)
Neighbourhood
O'Neill
Municipality
Oshawa
Price per sq ft
$554 (7% above detached houses in O'Neill, $519)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main)
Rooms
6 above ground + 1 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Carpet Free, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Sewage Pump, Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Window Unit(s)
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
East
Outdoor
Deck, Privacy, Porch, Year Round Living, Garden Shed, Storage

Parking

Total parking
2
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
35 × 81 ft

More

Possession
Immediate/Flexible
Nearby
Fenced Yard, Hospital, Park, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre, School
Cross street
Simcoe St N and Elgin St E

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain3.96 × 3.48 m (13' × 11'5")Hardwood Floor
KitchenGround3.12 × 2.85 m (10'3" × 9'4")
Dining RoomMain4.09 × 3.53 m (13'5" × 11'7")Tile Floor, French Doors
Living RoomGround3.5 × 4 m (11'6" × 13'1")
KitchenMain3.1 × 2.82 m (10'2" × 9'3")Hardwood Floor, W/O To Deck
Dining RoomGround4.1 × 3.58 m (13'5" × 11'9")
BedroomMain3.85 × 2.69 m (12'8" × 8'10")Hardwood Floor, Closet
Primary BedroomGround2.7 × 3.86 m (8'10" × 12'8")
Bedroom 2Main3.38 × 2.29 m (11'1" × 7'6")Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 2Ground3.5 × 2.13 m (11'6" × 7')
Bedroom 3Main3.48 × 2.38 m (11'5" × 7'10")Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 3Ground3.38 × 2.29 m (11'1" × 7'6")
BathroomMain2.26 × 1.88 m (7'5" × 6'2")4 Pc Bath
RecreationBasement2.64 × 8.33 m (8'8" × 27'4")
RecreationBasement8.26 × 2.59 m (27'1" × 8'6")Broadloom
Cold Room/CantinaBasement3.35 × 2.24 m (11' × 7'4")
LaundryBasementSump Pump

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚆 Whitby GO7.3 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 51 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: No Frills (500 m). Nearest park: Parkwood Estate (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Mary Street Community School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 85%, math 57%
    4 min walk
  • Dr. S. J. Phillips Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 62%
    1.3 km
  • Coronation Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 55%
    1.3 km
  • Hillsdale Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 77%, math 15%
    1.4 km

Secondary

  • O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 49%, literacy test 84%
    5 min walk
  • Durham Alternative Secondary School - Oshawa1.4 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 L1G

Owners / renters
56% / 44%
Median household income
$75,500
Average age
44
Children under 15
14%
Homes
45% detached, 23% high-rise
Commute by transit
7%
Population
43,497

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

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

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

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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): 50 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

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Internet High-speed

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

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