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742 Chesterton Avenue
Oshawa
L1H 3J3
$575,000
Residential Freehold
beds: 3+1
baths: 2.0
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential Freehold
- MLS® Num:
- E12910562
- Bedrooms:
- 3+1
- Bathrooms:
- 2
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- Property Type:
- Residential Freehold
- Property Sub Type:
- Detached
- Home Style:
- Bungalow
- Total Approx Floor Area:
- 1100-1500
- Lot Depth:
- 120'9"
- Lot Frontage:
- 60'
- Direction Faces:
- North
- Bedrooms:
- 3+1
- Bathrooms:
- 2.0
- Water supply:
- Municipal
- Kitchens:
- 1
- Bedrooms Above Grade:
- 3
- Bedrooms Below Grade:
- 1
- Kitchens Above Grade:
- 1
- Rooms Above Grade:
- 6
- Rooms Below Grade:
- 5
- Heating type:
- Forced Air
- Heating Fuel:
- Gas
- Foundation:
- Concrete
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- Basement:
- Finished
- Fireplace/Stove:
- No
- Garage:
- None
- Garage Spaces:
- 0.0
- Parking Features:
- Private
- Parking Spaces:
- 4
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 4.0
- Family Room:
- No
- Possession Details:
- Flexible
- Pool:
- None
- Link:
- No
- HST Applicable To Sale Price:
- Included In
- Taxes:
- $4,893.57 / 2025
- Assessment:
- $- / -
- Durham
- Oshawa
- Donevan
- Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Water Heater Owned
- None
- Appliances, Light Fixtures, Window Coverings
- Brick
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main
- Kitchen
- 20'6" × 12'7"
- Large Window, Eat-in Kitchen
- Main
- Dining Room
- 9'6" × 8'1"
- Large Window, Hardwood Floor
- Main
- Living Room
- 16'2" × 11'1"
- Large Window, Hardwood Floor, W/O To Yard
- Main
- Primary Bedroom
- 14'9" × 10'
- Large Window, Large Closet, Broadloom
- Main
- Bedroom 2
- 11'2" × 8'1"
- Hardwood Floor, Window, Closet
- Main
- Bedroom 3
- 10'11¾" × 9'8"
- Hardwood Floor, Large Window, Closet
- Basement
- Recreation
- 22'10" × 13'
- Dry Bar, Window, Broadloom
- Basement
- Bedroom
- 16'5" × 8'7½"
- Walk-In Closet(s), Window, Broadloom
- Basement
- Exercise Room
- 16'2¾" × 9'2⅛"
- Broadloom, B/I Shelves
- Basement
- Furnace Room
- 9'7" × 7'5"
- Combined w/Workshop, B/I Shelves
- Basement
- Laundry
- 15'1" × 7'6"
- Window, Ensuite Bath, Laundry Sink
- Special Designation:
- Unknown
- Sewers:
- Sewer
- Air Conditioning:
- Central Air
- Central Vacuum:
- No
- Seller Property Info Statement:
- No
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- Listings on market:
- 17
- Avg list price:
- $739,900
- Min list price:
- $575,000
- Max list price:
- $1,249,000
- Avg days on market:
- 16
- Min days on market:
- 1
- Max days on market:
- 176
- DARYL KING
- RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LIMITED
- 1 (905) 9075464
- homes@darylking.com
Why Buy an Affordable House Locally
• Entry-level pricing ideal for first-time buyers
• Close to schools, shops, transit, and parks
• Lower maintenance and property taxes
• Opportunity to build equity in a growing market
• Strong potential for rental income or future resale
What to Expect in Affordable Homes Near You
These homes often deliver great value in up-and-coming or established neighbourhoods and include:
• 2–3 bedroom detached or semi-detached layouts
• Renovated kitchens, updated bathrooms, or fixer-uppers with potential
• Private backyards, driveways, and basements
• Proximity to schools, shopping plazas, and local transit
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FAQs – Affordable Houses for Sale Near Me
1. What price range is considered affordable?
This varies by region, but generally homes under $800,000 in the GTA or under $600,000 in smaller cities are considered affordable.
2. Are affordable homes in good neighbourhoods?
Yes. Many affordable options are located in emerging or established areas with great amenities and community feel.
3. Can I qualify for incentives as a first-time buyer?
Yes. Programs like the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive and land transfer tax rebates can lower upfront costs.
4. Are affordable homes move-in ready or fixer-uppers?
Both are available. Some are fully updated while others offer lower prices in exchange for renovation potential.