Stevenson, Oshawa Real Estate Listings

The best mode of transportation in this part of the city is very often a car. It is very easy to find a parking spot, and it is a very short car ride to the nearest highway, such as Highway 401, from any location in Stevenson. On the other hand, this neighbourhood is not particularly transit friendly. Nonetheless, there is the Durham College Oshawa with access to the Lakeshore East. Property owners have access to approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are usually nearby. Although a few pleasant areas for cycling exist, the bicycle is a somewhat poor mode of transportation in this part of the city since there are a fair number of hills, and there are few bike lanes. Travelling by foot is also not very common in Stevenson, despite the fact that carrying out day-to-day needs is easy by walking.

Primary schools and daycares are very easy to reach on foot from anywhere in Stevenson. On the other hand, there are no high schools in this part of Oshawa. When it comes to eating, it is very rarely feasible for property owners in Stevenson to shop for groceries on foot. Nonetheless, reaching the closest pharmacy and thus some staple foods is typically straightforward. There are also a few restaurants and cafes in Stevenson.

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Stevenson. Parks are very well-distributed and there are a few of them close by for residents to visit, making them easy to get to. This part of Oshawa is relatively quiet, thanks to the presence of few pedestrians; however those who are near one of the railway lines or Highway 401 may experience more noise.

Townhouses are the most common housing type, representing about 45% of dwellings in Stevenson, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 80% of the properties in Stevenson and 20% are rented. Most housing in this neighbourhood was built between 1960 and 1980, during its largest building boom.