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Oshawa Real Estate Appraisals
Residential, Commercial & Industrial Property Appraisals in Oshawa, Ontario
REX Valuations provides professional real estate appraisal and property valuation services throughout Oshawa, Ontario and the surrounding Durham Region market.
Our appraisal assignments include detached and semi-detached homes, townhouses and condominiums, commercial and mixed-use properties, industrial and warehouse facilities, office and retail properties, multi-residential real estate, vacant land, development land and other specialized properties.
Appraisals may be required for financing, acquisitions and dispositions, matrimonial and litigation matters, estates, property taxation, expropriation, retrospective valuation and other purposes.
Oshawa Real Estate Market – Q2 2026
Oshawa's residential market became more active during Q2 2026, with transaction volumes increasing through the spring and conditions tightening relative to the first quarter.
Approximately 520 residential properties sold in Oshawa during Q2, based on approximately 158 sales in April, 192 in May and 170 in June. Average monthly prices ranged from approximately $735,000 to $780,000 through the quarter.
By June, Oshawa's MLS HPI composite benchmark was approximately $752,000, down approximately 6.1% year-over-year. The municipality had approximately 3.2 months of inventory and a sales-to-new-listings ratio of approximately 44%, indicating broadly balanced conditions with buyers retaining meaningful choice.
Commercially, Oshawa remained the Durham Region's largest industrial market. Q2 industrial availability was approximately 3.8%, the tightest in the eastern GTA, with average asking net rent of approximately $16.90 per square foot. The General Motors presence and the broader automotive supply chain continue to anchor Oshawa's industrial economy.
Residential Real Estate Market in Oshawa – Q2 2026
Oshawa's residential market offers some of the most affordable freehold housing within commuting distance of Toronto, and this relative affordability has been a consistent driver of demand from households priced out of western GTA markets.
Detached homes averaged approximately $855,000 in June 2026, while townhouses averaged approximately $680,000 and condominium apartments approximately $460,000. The spread between housing types reflects Oshawa's predominantly suburban residential character and the relative scarcity of condominium inventory.
The sales-to-new-listings ratio moved from approximately 38% in April toward 44% by June, while average days on market declined from approximately 31 to 25. Properties sold for an average of approximately 99% of asking price by June.
Oshawa's University of Ontario Institute of Technology (Ontario Tech University) and Durham College also support demand for rental and condominium properties near the north Oshawa campus.
Q2 2026 Trend
Oshawa's June MLS HPI benchmark of approximately $752,000 was about 6.1% below June 2025 — one of the larger year-over-year declines in the eastern GTA. With 3.2 months of inventory and a 44% sales-to-new-listings ratio, the market was broadly balanced, and Oshawa's relative affordability continued to attract buyers from higher-priced GTA markets.
Oshawa Q2 2026 Residential Market Snapshot
| Indicator | Q2 2026 Quarter-End |
|---|---|
| Sales — April 2026 | ~158 |
| Sales — May 2026 | 192 |
| Sales — June 2026 | 170 |
| Average Price — April | $735,000 |
| Average Price — May | $780,000 |
| Average Price — June | $762,000 |
| MLS HPI Benchmark — June | $752,000 (-6.1% YoY) |
| Months of Inventory — June | 3.2 |
| Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio — June | 44% |
| Avg. Days on Market — June | 25 |
| Sale-to-List Price Ratio — June | ~99% |
| Detached Average — June | $855,000 |
| Townhouse Average — June | $680,000 |
| Condo Apartment Average — June | $460,000 |
TRREB-derived Oshawa market data, April–June 2026; TRREB MLS HPI, June 2026.
Residential Neighbourhoods in Oshawa
Oshawa contains a range of housing markets, and values can differ materially across relatively short distances.
Downtown Oshawa
Contains older detached housing, mixed-use properties, commercial buildings and some condominium development near King Street and Simcoe Street. Proximity to the downtown core, Oshawa Centre and transit can be relevant valuation considerations.
Lakeview
A south Oshawa community near Lake Ontario containing established detached housing, some older apartment properties and waterfront-influenced residential development.
Farewell / Eastdale
Established east Oshawa residential areas containing predominantly detached and semi-detached housing.
Centennial
Contains established detached and semi-detached housing in central Oshawa.
McLaughlin
A substantial established community in west Oshawa containing detached homes, semi-detached dwellings and townhouses.
Samac / Windfields
North Oshawa communities containing newer residential development, including detached homes and townhouses, with proximity to Ontario Tech University and Durham College.
Kedron
A north Oshawa growth area planned to accommodate substantial new residential and employment development. Properties in Kedron may have development potential requiring analysis of planning permissions and servicing.
Taunton
Contains newer suburban residential development in north Oshawa.
Commercial Real Estate Market in Oshawa – Q2 2026
Oshawa's commercial real estate market is anchored by its automotive heritage and its position as Durham Region's largest city and principal employment centre.
The municipality contains industrial, manufacturing, automotive, logistics, warehouse, office, retail and service-commercial properties, together with substantial employment land along Highway 401 and in north Oshawa.
General Motors' Oshawa Assembly Plant is the most significant single industrial property in the municipality and a major anchor for the broader automotive supply chain in Durham Region.
Industrial Property in Oshawa
Oshawa's industrial market was the tightest in the eastern GTA during Q2 2026.
A Colliers-derived analysis reported Oshawa industrial availability of approximately 3.8%, the lowest among the major Durham Region industrial markets, with average asking net rent of approximately $16.90 per square foot. Net absorption was positive at approximately 45,000 square feet during Q2.
Oshawa's industrial inventory is concentrated in employment areas along Highway 401, including the Farewell Street / Bloor Street industrial corridor, the Thornton Road employment area and industrial lands in north Oshawa. The General Motors Oshawa Assembly Plant on Stevenson Road is the municipality's largest single industrial property.
For appraisal purposes, the distinction between automotive-related industrial properties and general-purpose warehouse or distribution facilities is relevant in Oshawa, as the two segments can attract different users and trade at different values per square foot.
Key industrial valuation factors
- Building area and clear ceiling height
- Truck-level and drive-in shipping
- Office percentage and site coverage
- Yard area and outside storage
- Electrical capacity and automotive-specific improvements
- Highway 401 access
- Automotive vs. general-purpose industrial use
- Zoning and environmental condition
- Redevelopment potential
Retail and Mixed-Use Property in Oshawa
Oshawa's principal commercial corridors include King Street, Simcoe Street, Taunton Road and the Oshawa Centre / Harmony Road area.
The Oshawa Centre is one of Durham Region's major regional shopping centres and anchors the retail market in the Harmony Road / Taunton Road area. The municipality also contains neighbourhood plazas, power centres, automotive properties, restaurants and professional offices.
Retail and commercial property values in Oshawa are influenced by traffic volumes, visibility, parking, anchor tenancy, lease terms and the competitive retail environment within Durham Region.
What Drives Real Estate Values in Oshawa?
Oshawa's economy has historically been anchored by the automotive sector, and General Motors' Oshawa Assembly Plant remains the municipality's largest single employer. The broader automotive supply chain supports a significant number of manufacturing, parts and service-industrial businesses throughout Durham Region.
Ontario Tech University and Durham College are also major employers and support demand for student housing, retail and professional services in north Oshawa. The municipality's economic development priorities include advanced manufacturing, clean technology, health sciences, education and professional services.
Major Commercial and Employment Areas in Oshawa
Farewell Street / Bloor Street Industrial Corridor
Oshawa's principal established industrial district along Highway 401, containing manufacturing, warehouse, distribution and service-industrial properties.
Thornton Road Employment Area
Contains industrial and employment properties in west Oshawa with access to Highway 401.
General Motors / Stevenson Road
The location of the General Motors Oshawa Assembly Plant and associated automotive supply-chain properties.
North Oshawa Employment Lands
Employment lands in north Oshawa planned to accommodate future industrial and employment growth, including the Kedron Part II Plan area.
Transportation and Accessibility
Highway 401 is Oshawa's principal east-west transportation route and the most significant influence on the municipality's industrial and commuter markets.
Oshawa GO Station on the Lakeshore East line provides regional commuter rail service toward Toronto and other Durham municipalities. The station is located in south Oshawa near the waterfront.
Major arterial roads include King Street, Simcoe Street, Taunton Road, Harmony Road, Stevenson Road and Thornton Road. Durham Region Transit provides local bus service connecting Oshawa communities.
Development, Planning and Zoning in Oshawa
Oshawa's planning framework reflects its status as Durham Region's largest city and the significant development pressure it faces from both residential growth and industrial expansion.
The Kedron Part II Plan provides the framework for substantial new residential, employment and mixed-use development in north Oshawa. Properties within or adjacent to the Kedron planning area may have development potential that requires analysis of planning permissions, approved density, servicing and development timing.
Oshawa's Official Plan was updated to reflect the Province's revised growth forecasts and the requirements of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The municipality is expected to accommodate substantial additional population and employment growth through 2051.
What Affects Property Value in Oshawa?
There is no single "Oshawa price per square foot" that reliably determines market value. A professional appraisal considers the specific competitive market for the property, rather than applying a municipal average to an individual asset.
Residential
- –Neighbourhood and housing type
- –Lot size and building area
- –Age, condition and renovation quality
- –GO Transit and Highway 401 access
- –University and college proximity
- –Garage and parking
- –Recent comparable sales
Commercial & Industrial
- –Zoning and permitted use
- –Building area, clear height and shipping
- –Automotive vs. general-purpose industrial use
- –Site coverage and outside storage
- –Market rent, vacancy and lease terms
- –Highway 401 access
- –Environmental condition
- –Redevelopment potential
Vacant & Development Land
- –Official Plan and Secondary Plan designation
- –Kedron Part II Plan status
- –Zoning and development approvals
- –Servicing availability and development charges
- –Environmental constraints
- –Highest and best use
Real Estate Appraisal Services in Oshawa
REX Valuations provides appraisal and valuation services for a range of Oshawa properties, including commercial, office and industrial properties; residential properties; vacant and development land; investment properties; and specialized real estate.
Assignments may be required for
- Financing
- Acquisition or disposition
- Estate matters
- Matrimonial proceedings
- Litigation support
- Property taxation
- Expropriation
- Insurance
- Investment analysis
- Retrospective valuation
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