Oshawa is Durham Region’s largest city with 180,000 residents — and one of the most active Greater Toronto investor markets due to strong student rental demand from Ontario Tech University and Durham College. End-user buyers come for Oshawa’s entry-level detached pricing (often the most affordable in the eastern GTA), Lake Ontario access, and the GO Transit Lakeshore East line into downtown Toronto.
I serve Oshawa across the established south-end neighbourhoods, the central downtown core, and the rapidly growing north Oshawa near the universities — for both end-users and investors looking for cash-flow opportunities.
Oshawa is 65 minutes from my Mississauga office — I serve Durham Region directly and through trusted partners.
I'm not a part-timer or a referral middleman — I'm a full-time Broker of Record at Royal LePage Terra Realty with a decade of experience helping families buy and sell across the GTA. Here's the track record.
“We connected with Tej Thakor through social media on Instagram and reached out to him for short-term accommodation as we were coming from Ahmedabad. We only needed a place for two weeks, and Tej went above and beyond to help us.
He arranged a condo through his client for our short stay, and it was a really great experience. We truly appreciate his support and exceptional service.
Thank you, Tej, for your help, and a big thanks to your client as well for allowing us to stay in the condo for two weeks. Highly recommended!”
★★★★★
“We sold our home in Cambridge with Tej Thakor and Usha Parmar, and the experience was excellent. They handled everything from staging, professional photos, open houses, to strong social media marketing.
They are very knowledgeable, responsive, and strong negotiators. Thanks to their guidance and strategy, our home sold at a price we were happy with. Highly recommend Tej and Usha to anyone looking to sell their home with confidence.”
★★★★★
“Tej Thakor helped us lease our property in the Whitby area, and the service was excellent. He guided us through the SingleKey tenant screening process, including credit checks, verification, and other important due diligence.
Everything was handled professionally and smoothly, which gave us confidence as landlords. Thanks, Tej, for getting it done efficiently. Highly recommended for leasing services”
★★★★★
“Tej Thakor and his team delivered an incredibly smooth selling experience with great marketing, negotiation, and transparency. You can trust him fully for top-notch real estate service! Thanks Tej and Usha Parmar.”
★★★★★
“We found Tej Thakor through Social media. We followed his work closely for 6-8 months as we wanted to choose experienced realtor and were impressed by his strong track record and consistently high level of service, which gave us the confidence to reach out to him.
Tej and his team sold our home in Ajax, and we were extremely happy with the entire process. His comprehensive marketing strategy stood out—professional staging, high-quality photography, online and social media marketing, engaging reels, open houses, and a well-planned offer presentation date and time.
Tej’s negotiation and presentation skills truly helped maximize our home’s value and “SOLD” board in record 10 days time. On offer day, he personally sat with us and reviewed each offer in detail, clearly explaining the strengths of every option. He is transparent, honest, and professional, which gave us complete confidence throughout the process.
Great work by Tej and his team. You won’t go wrong hiring him.”
★★★★★
“Buying our first home in Toronto felt overwhelming at the beginning, but meeting Tej Thakor and Usha Parmar completely changed our experience. From day one, they made the entire process smooth, transparent, and actually enjoyable.
As first-time home buyers, we had so many questions and doubts, but Tej and Usha were always available—no matter the time—to guide us. Their showing system was incredibly well-organized, making it easy for us to explore multiple properties without feeling rushed or confused. They took the time to truly understand what we were looking for and never pushed us into making quick decisions.
What really stood out was their deep knowledge of the market. They explained every detail—from pricing trends to neighborhood insights—in a way that was easy to understand. It gave us confidence that we were making the right decision.
Thanks to their dedication, patience, and expertise, we were able to find and purchase our dream home in Toronto. This wasn’t just a transaction for them—they genuinely cared about helping us start a new chapter in our lives.
If I could give more than 5 out of 5 stars, I absolutely would. I highly recommend Tej Thakor and Usha Parmar to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. They are simply the best!”
★★★★★
“One of the best realtors I have ever met. He helped me purchase my first dream home, something I never thought would be this easy.
A big thanks to Tej and his brilliant team for their outstanding support throughout the process.”
★★★★★
“We recently sold both our homes in Brampton and Barrie with the help of Usha Parmar and Tej Thakor, and honestly, it was a great experience from start to finish.
From the very first meeting, they gave us a clear understanding of the market and realistic expectations. Their property evaluation was spot on, and they guided us through staging and marketing in a very professional way. The exposure they created brought serious buyers, even in a slow market.
What really stood out was their negotiation skills. They handled everything with confidence and kept us updated at every step, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free.
Selling two homes at the same time is never easy, but with Tej and Usha, it felt well managed. We are very happy with the results and truly appreciate their support.
Highly recommend them to anyone thinking of selling!”
FAQs — Oshawa Real Estate
Real answers about buying and selling in Oshawa.
What is the average home price in Oshawa?
Oshawa is generally the most affordable detached market in the eastern GTA. Detached homes typically sell in the $700K–$950K range. Townhouses $600K–$800K. Premium north Oshawa near the universities and Brooklin border can exceed $1M.
Is Oshawa a good investor market?
Yes — Oshawa is one of the strongest cash-flow markets in the GTA. Strong student rental demand from Ontario Tech and Durham College (combined 25,000+ students), reasonable home prices, and legal basement opportunities all combine to make Oshawa a popular investor destination. Properties near the universities or downtown often achieve gross yields of 6–8%.
What are property taxes in Oshawa?
Oshawa residential property tax rate is approximately 1.41% of assessed value (2024 rate) — the highest among the cities listed here. On a $850,000 home, that is roughly $11,985/year. Higher tax rates reflect Oshawa’s broader municipal service requirements and Durham Region levies.
What is the Oshawa commute to Toronto?
Oshawa GO Station runs the Lakeshore East line into Union Station (about 65–75 min). Highway 401 plus 412 are the primary driving routes; off-peak driving is 60–70 minutes. Many residents work in the eastern GTA (Pickering, Scarborough, Markham).
How much is land transfer tax in Oshawa?
Oshawa buyers pay only the provincial Ontario Land Transfer Tax. On a $850,000 Oshawa home, the LTT is approximately $13,475. First-time buyer rebate up to $4,000 applies. Use the Land Transfer Tax calculator on this site for your exact number.
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