Stevenson, Oshawa Rentals

Stevenson is an extremely good part of Oshawa for getting around by car. It is especially convenient to access a place to park, and the majority of real estate listings are a very short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Highway 401. In contrast, the public transit service in this part of the city is not particularly frequent. Nevertheless, commuters are served by the Durham College Oshawa with access to the Lakeshore East. The neighbourhood is connected by approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most houses. Stevenson is not especially appropriate for biking as there are a good number of slopes for cyclists to brave, and the cycling network is not very extensive. Nevertheless, some pleasant pockets for cycling can be found. There are also relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of Stevenson, although carrying out daily needs is convenient without a vehicle.

In all but a very small number of cases, a vehicle is required to shop for groceries. Nonetheless, pharmacies are typically very easy to reach without the need for a car and supply some basic food items. There are also a limited number of opportunities for those who care about restaurants and cafes in close proximity. Concerning education, it is a short stroll to reach primary schools and daycares from most properties for sale in this area. On the other hand, there are no high schools in Stevenson.

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Stevenson. Parks are very well-spread out and there are a few of them close by for residents to relax in, making them easy to get to from the majority of locations within Stevenson. Finally, this part of Oshawa remains relatively quiet, as there are few pedestrians, although there can be more noise for those who are near one of the railway lines or Highway 401.

Stevenson experienced its most significant construction boom in the 1960s and 1970s, so most of the available homes are from this time period. In this neighbourhood, roughly 45% of dwellings are townhouses, while small apartment buildings are the main alternative in the housing stock. Around 80% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 20% are rented. This area also has a choice of housing sizes - notably, this part of the city is good for those looking for three bedroom homes.