Beaton, Oshawa Rentals

Cars are a great transportation option in Beaton. It is especially convenient to park, and the majority of the street infrastructure is made for cars. However, public transit riders may have few choices in this neighbourhood by reason of the infrequent service. Thankfully, property owners have access to a few bus lines, and it is convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most properties. Bicycling is difficult in this part of the city because Beaton has a quite poor cycling infrastructure, and there are a good number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave. Nonetheless, bicycling is better in some areas than others. Many of the houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are also not very conducive to walking as running daily errands is difficult on foot.

It is very rarely practical for property owners in this part of Oshawa to buy their groceries on foot. As far as education is concerned, Beaton does not have any high schools or primary schools. Moreover, it can be difficult to reach daycares on foot.

There is a vast selection of green spaces in Beaton. There are a few green spaces close by for residents to discover, which makes it easy to get to them. Lastly, as there are very few pedestrians, this neighbourhood is relatively quiet.

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly half of dwellings in Beaton, while small apartment buildings and duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This neighbourhood has a good selection of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and the remainder are renters. Around 30% of properties in this part of Oshawa were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1990s.