45 Centre Street
Bowmanville, Clarington, L1C 2Y2
$699,900
- 2+1 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 6 parking
- 1100-1500 sq ft
Listed 12 days ago · MLS® E13874466
About this home
Tucked away in the heart of historic Bowmanville, this charming bungalow offers complete privacy on a secluded , approximately 0.23-acre lot while keeping you just steps from all the conveniences of town. Surrounded by mature trees, you'll feel like you're at the cottage as you relax to the peaceful sounds of nature from one of two decks. Step inside to a large, welcoming foyer with tile flooring. The bright kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a tile backsplash, plenty of cupboard space, tile floors, and a window over the sink with tranquil views of the yard. The separate dining room offers laminate flooring and elegant French doors, creating the perfect space for family dinners or entertaining. The inviting living room also features laminate flooring and a walk-out to the deck, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The main floor offers two generous bedrooms, while the finished basement provides valuable additional living space with a spacious rec room featuring an above-grade window, a third bedroom, and an abundance of storage. Enjoy the rare combination of total seclusion and unbeatable convenience. Stroll into downtown Bowmanville to explore local shops, restaurants, cafes, banks, grocery stores, and more. Commuters will appreciate the easy access to Highway 401, making travel simple while still coming home to your own private retreat. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy peaceful, cottage-like living in the middle of historic Bowmanville.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 83.19 × 146.71 ft
- Basement
- Finished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $4,542 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Bowmanville
- Municipality
- Clarington
- Price per sq ft
- $538 (15% above detached houses in Bowmanville, $467)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2 above ground + 1 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 2-piece (main)
- Rooms
- 7 above ground + 1 below
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Water Heater Owned
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
- Water and sewer
- Septic
Building and exterior
- Style
- Bungalow
- Exterior
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Faces
- East
Parking
- Total parking
- 6
- Driveway and parking
- Right Of Way, Private
Lot
- Size
- 83.19 × 146.71 ft (irregular)
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Concession St W/Centre
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Main | 3.15 × 2.97 m (10'4" × 9'9") | Tile Floor, Backsplash, Pantry |
| Dining Room | Main | 3.93 × 3.4 m (12'11" × 11'2") | Laminate, French Doors |
| Living Room | Main | 3.98 × 3.38 m (13'1" × 11'1") | Laminate, W/O To Deck |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 4.91 × 3.55 m (16'1" × 11'8") | Laminate, 2 Pc Ensuite |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | 3.63 × 3.52 m (11'11" × 11'7") | Laminate |
| Bedroom 3 | Basement | 3.26 × 3.07 m (10'8" × 10'1") | Laminate, Pot Lights, Above Grade Window |
| Recreation | Basement | 6.23 × 3.3 m (20'5" × 10'10") | Laminate, Above Grade Window |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Walkable
No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 25 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks, 4 pharmacies. Nearest park: Lions Parkette (300 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Central Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 78%, math 48%6 min walk - Duke of Cambridge Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 98%, math 56%9 min walk - Vincent Massey Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 75%, math 31%10 min walk - École élémentaire Viola-Léger French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 50%18 min walk
Secondary
- Bowmanville High School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 45%, literacy test 87%7 min walk - St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 80%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 L1C
- Owners / renters
- 80% / 20%
- Median household income
- $109,000
- Average age
- 38
- Children under 15
- 21%
- Homes
- 70% detached, 3% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 2%
- Population
- 50,217
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tamil 0.9%, Urdu 0.5%, Spanish 0.3%, Dari 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): 63 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise Nothing major nearby
No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.
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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