Detached homes for sale in Oshawa

Detached homes in Oshawa tend to suit buyers who want their own yard and more room than a townhome offers, such as growing households, people who work from home, or those planning to stay put for many years. Our listings include detached homes in the Centennial neighbourhood. The sections below describe daily life in Oshawa so you can judge whether the area fits your plans.

Durham College Oshawa GO Station is the eastern terminus of the Lakeshore East line, and its upgrades are underway. Weekend service on the Lakeshore East Line runs every 15 minutes between Oshawa GO and Union Station, starting May 2. The City of Oshawa notes that GO Transit runs regular train and bus services linking Oshawa with other GTA and nearby municipalities. The planned Lakeshore East extension would add two new Oshawa stations, Thornton's Corners East GO Station and Central Oshawa GO Station (Ritson GO Station).

The Durham District School Board is responsible for public education in Oshawa. For Catholic education, the Durham Catholic District School Board lists St. Anne Catholic School and Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School in Oshawa. Three new elementary schools and one new secondary school are slated to open in fall 2026, with one elementary and the secondary school in Oshawa. Confirm catchment areas with the board for any specific address.

For outdoor time, Lakeview Park is a large City park on Lake Ontario with a beach and the Oshawa Community Museum. Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, the City's newest waterfront park, includes an amphitheatre, stage, seating and the Garden of Human Rights. The Waterfront Trail runs through Oshawa, connecting to Whitby to the west and the Municipality of Clarington to the east.

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