$1/mo - 137 Simcoe Street, Oshawa
Land for Rent in Oshawa
80 days on market- MLS Number
- E12914942
- Property Type
- Land
- Status
- active
- Days on Site
- 80
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 0
- Square Feet
- 1 sqft
- Neighbourhood
- Oshawa
- Listing Brokerage
- RE/MAX JAZZ INC.
Attention Developers & Condo Builders. 0.67 Acre Building Site Assembled In Downtown Oshawa with Simcoe St N Frontage. Lots of opportunity, could be rental housing, condo or retirement home. Incredible location within walking distance to Lakeridge Regional Health Centre, Ontario Tech Downtown Campus, Oshawa Golf & Curling Club, Regional Court House, Tribute Communities Centre & All That the revitalized downtown has to offer. NO DEVELOPMENT CHARGES IN DOWNTOWN OSHAWA FOR APARTMENT RENTAL HOUSING. ZONING IS IN PLACE!! This site potentially can build 271 unit apartment building. Zoning allows 1000 units per hectare. Potential building height can be about 74 meters, equal 22-24 stores building. Land owner has working relationships with CMHC mortgage broker, can help arrange up to 95% financing/construction loan for apartment building. Land owner also can provide introduction to bonded builder. Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre identified in the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Site consists of Five properties, 137 and 141 Simcoe St N, 10 Colborne, 14 Colborne & 20 Colborne. Good income stream while developing, Current Gross Income For Four Properties and 11 apartments is $163,200 annually with an NOI of approximately $118,000. Phase 1 ESA and Stage 1 Archeological Study Complete. **EXTRAS** Location of this property could not be better with transit and proximity to hospital. The time could not be better to acquire and develop in Downtown Oshawa. Good rental income in place while development application is in process.
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Transit & Commuting
- •MiWay bus routes throughout the area
- •GO Transit stations within driving distance
- •Easy highway access to 401/403/QEW
- •Walking distance to local amenities
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- •Local parks and recreational facilities
- •Community centres
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137 Simcoe Street, Oshawa
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Key factors for evaluating this land parcel
Land Due Diligence Checklist
· Confirm zoning designation and all permitted uses
· Verify servicing (water, sewer, hydro) at lot line
· Order a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
· Obtain an up-to-date survey (boundaries, easements)
· Review development charges and levies with the municipality
· Consult a land use planner on development feasibility
Commercial Financing Note
Land financing typically requires 35–50% down with specialized lenders. Carrying costs (taxes, interest) accumulate during any approval or development process — factor these into your feasibility.
Commercial and land transactions are significantly more complex than residential. Joe recommends assembling a team — commercial real estate lawyer, accountant, and (for land) a land use planner — before making an offer.
Joe's Thoughts
Honest perspective from 30+ years of GTA real estate experience
Zoning & Permitted Use
Before anything else, I'd confirm the current zoning designation and what's permitted on this land. Zoning dictates everything: residential subdivision, commercial development, agricultural use, or mixed. The Oshawa planning department can also tell you what, if any, Official Plan amendments are in progress that could affect the permitted uses.
Extended Time on Market — Potential Leverage
At 80 days, this land has been sitting. That's actually common for vacant land — buyers are fewer and diligence takes time. But if it's been listed much longer than comparable parcels, there may be a zoning, servicing, or environmental issue the seller hasn't disclosed. I'd want to understand why it hasn't sold.
Servicing & Infrastructure
A key question for any land purchase: is it serviced (municipal water, sewer, gas, hydro at the lot line) or unserviced? Bringing services to an unserviced parcel can cost $50,000–$500,000+ depending on proximity and Oshawa's development charges. This can make or break a project's feasibility.
Environmental & Survey
I always recommend a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for land purchases — it checks for historical contamination from prior uses. If the Phase 1 flags anything, a Phase 2 (soil sampling) follows. Also budget for an up-to-date survey, which confirms boundaries, easements, and encroachments.
Development Approval Timeline
If you're buying with development in mind, factor in the approval timeline. Minor variance: 3–6 months. Site plan approval: 6–18 months. Official Plan amendment or rezoning: 1–3+ years. These timelines directly affect your carrying costs — property taxes and financing accumulate the entire time. Having an experienced planner and real estate lawyer on your team from day one matters.
Let's Walk Through It Together
Evaluating land requires a different lens than buying a home. I'll walk the site with you, help you ask the right questions of the listing agent, and connect you with the right professionals — planners, environmental consultants, commercial lawyers — to make sure you know exactly what you're buying before you commit.