868 Grierson Street

Centennial, Oshawa, L1G 5J9

Listed by Royal LePage Our Neighbourhood Realty

$475,000

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  • 2+1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 5 parking
  • 700-1100 sq ft

Listed today · MLS® E14103702

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About this home

Looking for a home with character, versatility, and incredible garage space? This detached brick bungalow offers much more than meets the eye! Featuring hardwood floors and a functional layout, the main level offers two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a separate dining room that could easily be converted into a third main-floor bedroom. Bright enclosed sun porches at both the front and back provide inviting spaces to enjoy your morning coffee or relax at the end of the day. The finished basement offers even more flexibility with an additional bedroom, bathroom, and versatile living space ideal for extended family, guests, a home office, or multigenerational living. A convenient walkout from one of the bedrooms provides direct access to the outdoors. Enjoy year-round comfort with a modern hybrid heating system combining an energy-efficient heat pump and forced-air gas furnace. The real bonus? A massive detached garage with loft! Perfect for car enthusiasts, hobbyists, contractors, or anyone needing exceptional workshop and storage space. The fully fenced backyard features a large access gate for easy vehicle and equipment access, plus an additional storage shed and plenty of room to relax or entertain. Conveniently located in Oshawa's desirable Centennial neighbourhood, close to schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, public transit, and major commuter routes. Whether you're a first-time buyer, growing family, or looking for flexible living space with an exceptional garage, this property offers an incredible opportunity to make your next move! Downsizing has never been more affordable!

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Age
51-99 years
Size
700-1100 sq ft
Lot
50 × 122 ft
Basement
Finished, Separate Entrance
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$5,275 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Centennial
Municipality
Oshawa
Price per sq ft
$528 (about the same as detached houses in Centennial)

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (basement)
Rooms
6 above ground + 4 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Age
51-99 years
Faces
West

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
5
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
50 × 122 ft

More

Possession
TBD
Nearby
Park, Place Of Worship, Ravine, Rec./Commun.Centre
Cross street
SIMCOE & ROSSLAND

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain2.84 × 3.15 m (9'4" × 10'4")
Living RoomMain4.55 × 3.66 m (14'11" × 12')
OtherMain2.59 × 3.45 m (8'6" × 11'4")
BathroomMain1.78 × 2.31 m (5'10" × 7'7")
BedroomMain4.55 × 3.66 m (14'11" × 12')
Bedroom 2Main4.55 × 2.54 m (14'11" × 8'4")
RecreationBasement3.25 × 7.65 m (10'8" × 25'1")
BathroomBasement1.83 × 1.5 m (6' × 4'11")
LaundryBasement5.99 × 2.57 m (19'8" × 8'5")
Bedroom 3Basement2.69 × 2.82 m (8'10" × 9'3")

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 7 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: No Frills (650 m). Nearest park: Northway Court Park (150 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Beau Valley Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 65%, math 5%
    8 min walk
  • Dr. S. J. Phillips Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 62%
    12 min walk
  • Queen Elizabeth Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 81%, math 26%
    16 min walk
  • Hillsdale Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 77%, math 15%
    18 min walk

Secondary

  • O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 49%, literacy test 84%
    1.7 km
  • Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 47%, literacy test 82%
    2.1 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area L1G

Owners / renters
56% / 44%
Median household income
$75,500
Average age
44
Children under 15
14%
Homes
45% detached, 23% high-rise
Commute by transit
7%
Population
43,497

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Urdu 0.5%, Spanish 0.5%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.4%, Gujarati 0.4%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area in Central Lake Ontario Conservation’s mapping.

Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Durham Region (Oshawa/Whitby/Ajax) police: 43 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Flood and regulation mapping: Central Lake Ontario Conservation open data. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 51 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

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Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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