O'Neill
Tree-lined streets of Edwardian and Arts and Crafts character
Living in O'Neill means joining one of Oshawa's most characterful addresses: streets canopied by mature trees and lined with Edwardian and Arts and Crafts homes, just north of downtown. It offers architecture you will not find in the newer subdivisions, and living in O'Neill still trades at a relative discount to new builds.
Best for
- Buyers who love period character
- Heritage neighbourhood fans
- Walkers and cyclists
- Weekend renovators
Housing in O'Neill
What the home stock looks like here
Housing styles & prices
Mostly pre-war single-family homes, from modest Edwardian cottages to larger heritage houses, plus some mid-century infill. Lots are typically compact and the streets are walkable, with downtown a short stroll away.
Schools
All of O'Neill 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 O'Neill 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 O'Neill
Some of the city's best preserved pre-1940 housing
Minutes from downtown restaurants and the university campus
Mature streetscape and community feel
Strong value relative to comparable newer stock
FAQ
Living in O'Neill: common questions
Quick answers for buyers deciding whether O'Neill is the right fit.
What kind of homes are in O'Neill?
O'Neill is one of Oshawa's best-preserved pre-war neighbourhoods, with Edwardian and Arts and Crafts homes, modest cottages, and larger heritage houses under mature trees, plus some mid-century infill on compact, walkable lots.
Is O'Neill a good value?
Yes, in relative terms. O'Neill trades at a discount to the new subdivisions while offering period character and mature streets you will not find in newer builds, which makes it popular with renovators and heritage buyers.
What is it like to live in O'Neill?
It is a walkable, characterful neighbourhood just north of downtown, with restaurants and the university campus a short stroll away, a strong community feel, and streets canopied by mature trees.
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