676 Balsam Crescent
Lakeview, Oshawa, L1J 6A2
$2,800/mo
- 3 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 2 parking
- 1100-1500 sq ft
Listed 16 days ago · MLS® E13859778
About this home
Welcome to this move-in ready 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom semi-detached home offering comfort, space, and convenience in a fantastic location! The bright and spacious kitchen features ample storage, while the sun-filled living room overlooks the private backyard and deck-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The main floor also offers a convenient powder room and laundry, while the upper level features three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished basement provides additional living space with a 3-piece bathroom and bar/pantry area, ideal for a family room, home office, guest space, or entertainment area. Enjoy the added convenience of 2 parking spaces and a storage shed included with the home. Located within walking distance to schools and just steps from South Oshawa Community Centre, with easy access to the GO Station and Hwy 401, this home offers the perfect balance of a peaceful neighbourhood setting and everyday convenience. Don't miss the opportunity to make this wonderful home your next address-book your private viewing today!
Details
- Type
- Semi-Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 30.3 × 110 ft
- Basement
- Finished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Neighbourhood
- Lakeview
- Municipality
- Oshawa
- Rent increase limit
- Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
- Rooms
- 5 above ground + 1 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- No
- Laundry
- In-Suite Laundry
- Features
- Storage, Water Heater
- Furnished
- Partially
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Shingles
- Faces
- South
Parking
- Total parking
- 2
Lot
- Size
- 30.3 × 110 ft
Rental terms
- Rent includes
- Water Heater
More
- Possession
- Immediately
- Cross street
- Cedar/ South of Phillip Murray
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
Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map
The neighbourhood
Getting around Car-dependent
- 🚆 Whitby GO7.4 km
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 0 cafés and restaurants, 3 parks. Nearest park: Stone Street Park (250 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Lakewoods Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 50%, math 14%7 min walk - Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 68%, math 14%11 min walk - Dr. C.F. Cannon Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 42%, math 14%13 min walk - Glen Street Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 24%, math 6%1.6 km
Secondary
- G. L. Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 20%, literacy test 54%3 min walk - Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 38%, literacy test 87%2.5 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 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).
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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