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Jul 19, 2025 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT

1287 Minden Street
Lakeview Durham L1J 3R3

$549,999
Residential Freehold beds: 3 baths: 1.0

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Open House - Jul 19, 2025
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT
NOTES: Open House on Saturday, July 19, 2025 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Open House - Jul 20, 2025
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT
NOTES: Open House on Sunday, July 20, 2025 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential Freehold
MLS® Num:
E12285501
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
1
Welcome to this solid all-brick bungalow in one of South Oshawa's mature, family-friendly neighbourhoods. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this home sits on a generous lot with a private backyard. With a separate entrance to the basement, there's great potential for an in-law suite or income-generating unit. Ideal for first-time buyers, renovators, or investors looking to add value. Original hardwood floors run through most of the main level, and key updates include a new furnace (2022), new A/C (2024), and a newer roof (2021). Conveniently located close to parks, schools, public transit, and shopping. Bring your vision and make this home your own!
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
Bungalow
Total Approx Floor Area:
700-1100
Depth:
110'1"
Frontage:
55'1"
Direction Faces:
East
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
1.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
6
Rooms Below Grade:
2
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Foundation:
Block
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Separate Entrance
Fireplace/Stove:
No
Garage:
None
Garage Spaces:
0.0
Parking Features:
Private
Parking Spaces:
3
Total Parking Spaces:
3.0
Family Room:
No
Possession Details:
Immediate
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Not Subject to HST
Taxes:
$4,070.35 / 2025
Assessment:
$- / -
Oshawa
Lakeview
Durham
None
Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Stove, All Inclusions are "as is"
All Personal Belongings
Brick
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Primary Bedroom
6'11" × 4'2"
Hardwood Floor, Window, Closet
Main
Bedroom 2
8'4" × 7'9"
Hardwood Floor, Window, Closet
Main
Bedroom 3
8'4" × 3'2"
Hardwood Floor, Window, Closet
Main
Dining Room
6'11" × 6'11"
Hardwood Floor, Window
Main
Kitchen
5'7" × 4'10"
Window
Main
Living Room
14'5" × 9'7"
Hardwood Floor
Basement
Recreation
10'1" × 5'11"
Window
Basement
Other
10'11" × 4'10"
Window
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
No
4
2' x 5' 4 Pc Bath
Special Designation:
Unknown
Sewers:
Sewer
Air Conditioning:
Central Air
Central Vacuum:
No
Seller Property Info Statement:
No
Date Listed:
Jul 15, 2025
Original Price:
Previous Price:
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Listed by RE/MAX IMPACT REALTY
Data was last updated July 17, 2025 at 01:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
113
Avg list price:
$1,350,000
Min list price:
$549,999
Max list price:
$4,500,000
Avg days on market:
37
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
540
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Lakeview. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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