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706 Cochrane Street

Lynde Creek, Whitby, L1N 5J5

$749,000

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  • 0 bedrooms
  • 0 bathrooms

Listed 66 days ago · MLS® E13678584

About this home

Rare opportunity to build your dream home on a generously sized lot in an established Whitby neighbourhood. The former home has been removed, leaving a cleared building site and a blank canvas for the next owner to create a custom residence tailored to their lifestyle. Architectural plans from previous development work are available and provide an excellent starting point for a substantial custom home of approximately 4,000-4,600 sq. ft. The existing plans offer a strong foundation for a buyer looking to build a spacious family residence with modern living spaces, generous bedrooms, garage and outdoor living areas.Enjoy an established residential setting close to schools, parks, shopping, restaurants and everyday amenities, with convenient access to major highways and Whitby's transportation network. Public records identify Earl A. Fairman Public School and Donald A. Wilson Secondary School in close proximity.A unique opportunity to acquire a cleared lot and build from the ground up rather than compromise on an existing home. Bring your builder, review the plans and create a signature Whitby residence.Ideal for builders, investors or end users looking for a rare custom-home opportunity in an established community. Buyer and buyer's agent to independently verify all measurements, zoning, approvals, permits, servicing and development potential with the Town of Whitby.

Details

Type
Vacant Land
Lot
59.7 × 145.88 ft
Kitchens
0
Property tax
$3,250 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Lynde Creek
Municipality
Whitby

Building and exterior

Faces
West

Lot

Size
59.7 × 145.88 ft
Acreage
< .50

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Possession
Immediate
Cross street
Cochrane St./Bonacord Ave

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 GO3.0 km

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 4 cafés and restaurants, 3 parks. Nearest park: Otter Creek Park (550 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Earl A. Fairman Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 97%, math 70%    10 min walk
  • St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 52%    17 min walk
  • Colonel J. E. Farewell Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 97%, math 54%    17 min walk
  • Captain Michael VandenBos Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 68%    1.6 km

Secondary

  • Donald A. Wilson Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 76%, literacy test 94%    11 min walk
  • All Saints Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 66%, literacy test 91%    16 min walk
  • Henry Street High School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 65%, literacy test 91%    2.0 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 L1N

Owners / renters
73% / 27%
Median household income
$100,000
Average age
43
Children under 15
16%
Homes
59% detached, 12% high-rise
Commute by transit
7%
Population
49,649

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Urdu 0.9%, Tamil 0.7%, Spanish 0.5%, Mandarin 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): 43 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🚆 Rail line (Belleville Subdivision)200 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).

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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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