$849,000 - 193 Bloor Street, Oshawa
Commercial for Sale in Oshawa
Neighbourhood: Lakeview
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- MLS Number
- E13816202
- Property Type
- Commercial
- Status
- active
- Days on Site
- 15
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 0
- Square Feet
- 11,535 sqft
- Neighbourhood
- Oshawa
- Taxes (2025)
- $3,445
- Listing Brokerage
- Keller Williams Energy Real Estate
Location, Location, Location! Huge Opportunity To Hold For Future Investment Or Development. With R6-C Zoning Develop Into An Apartment Building, Long Term Care Facility, Nursing Home Or Retirement Home. Surrounded By Large High Rise Multi-family Properties. Currently Used As A 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home With 2nd Floor Bonus Room. **EXTRAS** Detached Garage With Power, Newer Gas Furnace, 200 Amp Service. Sold As-Is-Where-Is. Some renovations required to make existing structure liveable.
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Estimated Payment
$4,355.81/mo
Includes CMHC insurance ($23,687)
5-yr fixed avg.
Rates shown are estimates based on typical Ontario 5-year fixed rates. Canadian mortgages use semi-annual compounding as required by law. CMHC insurance applies to purchases under $1.5M with less than 20% down. Estimated property tax uses an approximate 0.85% rate. Contact us for current rate options and pre-approval.
Waterfront Transformation in Progress
Lakeview is an exciting neighbourhood undergoing a major transformation from its industrial roots to a vibrant waterfront community. The Lakeview Village development is creating thousands of new homes, parks, and amenities along the Lake Ontario shoreline. Early buyers are positioning themselves in what will become one of the GTA's most sought-after waterfront communities.
Why Live in Lakeview
- •Major waterfront redevelopment underway
- •New parks, trails, and community amenities planned
- •Strong investment potential
- •Lake Ontario waterfront access
- •Mix of new condos and established homes
Nearby Schools
Transit & Commuting
- •Long Branch GO Station nearby
- •Future Hurontario LRT connection
- •MiWay bus routes
- •Easy access to QEW and Gardiner Expressway
Parks & Amenities
- •Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area (opening soon)
- •Lakefront Promenade Park
- •Marie Curtis Park (nearby)
- •Planned retail and restaurant district
- •Future community centre
Lifestyle & Community
Lakeview is perfect for those who want to get in on the ground floor of a major urban transformation. The area offers excellent value with the promise of significant appreciation as the Lakeview Village development completes.
193 Bloor Street, Oshawa
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Key factors for evaluating this commercial property
Commercial Due Diligence Checklist
· Verify zoning and all permitted uses
· Review all existing leases (terms, renewals, net vs. gross)
· Request estoppel certificates from all tenants
· Order a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
· Commission a property condition assessment
· Review operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance)
Commercial Financing Note
Commercial mortgages require 20–35% down, shorter amortization, and lenders underwrite based on the property's income. CMHC insurance is not available for commercial. Connect with a commercial mortgage broker early.
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
Commercial Pricing Context
At $74/sqft, this is priced on the lower end for commercial, which warrants investigating condition, zoning restrictions, and tenancy. Commercial values are highly location- and zoning-dependent, so comparable sales analysis is essential. I'll pull recent commercial comps for you.
Commercial Market Pace
Commercial real estate transactions typically take 60–120 days from offer to close — longer than residential — due to financing conditions, environmental reports, and tenant estoppel reviews. This 15-day listing is within normal commercial market exposure.
Zoning & Permitted Use — Verify First
I always confirm the zoning and permitted uses before a client gets too far into a commercial transaction. What a property is currently used for and what it's legally permitted for are sometimes different. If you plan to change the use, a zoning amendment or minor variance may be required — that's additional cost, time, and risk.
Tenancy & Income Review
If this property has existing tenants, I'd want to review all leases carefully: term lengths, renewal options, rent amounts, escalation clauses, and who's responsible for operating costs (gross lease vs. net lease). A strong long-term tenant is an asset; a lease expiring at closing is a different story. We'll request estoppel certificates from all tenants.
Environmental & Due Diligence
A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment is standard practice for commercial purchases in Ontario. If historical industrial use is flagged, you'll need a Phase 2. I also recommend a property condition assessment covering structure, roof, HVAC, and electrical — commercial systems are expensive to replace and often not disclosed in detail on the listing.
Commercial Financing Realities
Commercial mortgages work differently than residential. Expect 20–35% down, shorter amortization (15–25 years), and lenders who underwrite based on the property's income, not just your personal financials. CMHC insurance is generally not available for commercial, and rates are typically higher. I can connect you with commercial mortgage brokers who specialize in Oshawa transactions.