408 Simcoe Street N

O'Neill, Oshawa, L1G 4T6

$799,000

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  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 5 parking
  • 2000-2500 sq ft

Listed 14 days ago · MLS® E13865754

About this home

Step back in time and discover a home with a story to tell! This stately 1922 Edwardian-style residence is brimming with charm, character, and original architectural details that are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Set in one of Oshawa's most established neighborhoods and backing directly onto Alexandra Park, this distinctive home offers exceptional space and endless possibilities for growing families, multi-generational living, or buyers looking to create something truly special. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the presence and craftsmanship of this character-filled home. Highlights include three inviting porches, beautiful original wood trim and doors, impressive 10" baseboards, double French pocket doors, and timeless stained-glass windows. A separate side entrance to the basement adds further flexibility and potential. The location is hard to beat! Enjoy Alexandra Park right beyond your backyard, while Dr. S.J. Phillips Public School, O'Neill Collegiate & Vocational Institute, and Lakeridge Health Oshawa are all just a short 5-minute walk away. Ready for your decorating vision, this is an exciting opportunity to preserve the beauty and character of a bygone era while creating a home perfectly suited to your own style. Important updates include roof (2016), electrical (2015), gas furnace/boiler (2024), and some newer basement windows.A rare opportunity to own a spacious, character-filled century home in an exceptional Oshawa location.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Size
2000-2500 sq ft
Lot
50 × 171.67 ft
Basement
Separate Entrance, Partially Finished
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$7,546 (2026)
Neighbourhood
O'Neill
Municipality
Oshawa
Price per sq ft
$355 (31% below detached houses in O'Neill, $514)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
Rooms
12 above ground + 4 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Radiant, Gas
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Shingles
Faces
West
Outdoor
Porch

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
5
Driveway and parking
Available, Front Yard Parking, Mutual

Lot

Size
50 × 171.67 ft

More

Possession
30 Days/ TBA
Nearby
Fenced Yard, Hospital, Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, School
Cross street
Simcoe St N / Aberdeen St

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerMain3.5 × 2.92 m (11'6" × 9'7")Hardwood Floor, 2 Pc Bath, Stained Glass
Living RoomMain7.72 × 4.25 m (25'4" × 13'11")Hardwood Floor, Pocket Doors, W/O To Porch
SittingMain3.87 × 1.99 m (12'8" × 6'6")Hardwood Floor, W/O To Porch, Window
Dining RoomMain4.66 × 3.5 m (15'3" × 11'6")Hardwood Floor, Combined w/Office, Stained Glass
KitchenMain3.9 × 3.56 m (12'10" × 11'8")Ceramic Floor, Swing Doors, W/O To Porch
Primary BedroomSecond4 × 3.48 m (13'1" × 11'5")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window
OtherSecond2.46 × 1.98 m (8'1" × 6'6")Hardwood Floor, Overlooks Backyard, Window
Bedroom 2Second4.07 × 3.87 m (13'4" × 12'8")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window
Bedroom 3Second3.84 × 3.46 m (12'7" × 11'4")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window
Bedroom 4Second3.87 × 3.32 m (12'8" × 10'11")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window
SunroomSecond3.6 × 3.54 m (11'10" × 11'7")Wood, Overlooks Backyard, Window
RecreationBasement7.16 × 4.11 m (23'6" × 13'6")Ceramic Floor, 3 Pc Bath, Window
OtherBasement4.97 × 1.65 m (16'4" × 5'5")Ceramic Floor, Window
Furnace RoomBasement4.92 × 3.29 m (16'2" × 10'10")Concrete Floor, Window
LaundryBasement3.42 × 3.01 m (11'3" × 9'11")Concrete Floor, Window

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚆 Whitby GO7.4 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 5 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks. Nearest grocery: No Frills (900 m). Nearest park: Alexandra Park (150 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Dr. S. J. Phillips Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 62%
    10 min walk
  • Mary Street Community School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 85%, math 57%
    15 min walk
  • Hillsdale Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 77%, math 15%
    18 min walk
  • St. Christopher Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 78%, math 34%
    1.3 km

Secondary

  • O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 49%, literacy test 84%
    5 min walk
  • R. S. Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 84%
    1.8 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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