Columbus & Raglan
Rural hamlets where acreage meets city services
Living in Columbus and Raglan means trading the suburbs for rural hamlets within Oshawa's boundaries: century farms, quiet concession roads, and a surprising amount of wildlife. Buyers who choose living in Columbus or Raglan gain an acreage lifestyle with city water and sewer in some pockets and Highway 407 minutes away.
Best for
- Hobby farmers
- Horse owners
- Buyers wanting acreage near the GTA
- Privacy seekers
Housing in Columbus & Raglan
What the home stock looks like here
Housing styles & prices
Farmhouses, hobby-farm properties, estate homes, and new country builds on one to several acre lots. The most private listings in the city, and the most varied.
Schools
All of Columbus & Raglan falls under the Durham District School Board or the Durham Catholic District School Board, depending on the catchment. For current school boundaries and grade configurations, check the board's find-a-school tool before you commit, since catchments can change with new development.
Getting around
Durham Region Transit serves Columbus & Raglan with local and PULSE bus routes, and drivers have Highway 401 and, in the north end, Highway 407 within a few minutes. Downtown and central neighbourhoods are also close to the Oshawa GO and Via Rail station for the train to Toronto. Read the full transit guide.
Why people choose it
Highlights of life in Columbus & Raglan
Acreage living within city boundaries
Columbus' historic hamlet character and golf club
Quick Highway 407 access east
Rural school communities with dedicated busing
FAQ
Living in Columbus & Raglan: common questions
Quick answers for buyers deciding whether Columbus & Raglan is the right fit.
What is Columbus and Raglan like?
Columbus and Raglan are rural hamlets inside Oshawa's boundaries, offering century farms, quiet concession roads, and wildlife, with an acreage lifestyle and city water and sewer in some pockets.
What kinds of properties are available?
Farmhouses, hobby-farm properties, estate homes, and new country builds on one to several acre lots, the most private and most varied listings in the city.
Who is Columbus and Raglan best for?
Hobby farmers, horse owners, buyers wanting acreage near the GTA, and privacy seekers, with quick Highway 407 access east and rural school communities with dedicated busing.
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