Columbus, Oshawa, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Roughly one third of properties in Columbus were constructed pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. Single detached homes and row houses are the predominant housing type in this area. Homeowners occupy nearly 95% of the units in the neighbourhood whereas the remainder are rented. There is a higher proportion of three bedroom homes in this part of Oshawa. Read more about Columbus real estate
Transportation
Columbus is especially car friendly. It is very convenient to come across a parking spot. On the other hand, commuting by transit can be very difficult in Columbus due to the infrequent service. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far away from most properties. It is very difficult for pedestrians to get around in this part of the city since meeting daily needs is very impractical.
Services
There are only a few primary schools in this part of the city and thus they can be an extended walk away. In addition, Columbus does not have any high schools. Furthermore, there are only a few daycares and thus they can be an extended walk away. With regards to eating, in all but a very small number of cases, a car is needed in this part of Oshawa to access the nearest grocery store. A limited number of cafes is available.
Character
Columbus offers a calm ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This neighbourhood is quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, there are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to relax in and they are very well-situated, which makes it easy to access them.
