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Houses For Sale With Basement Apartments In Oshawa

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Houses For Sale in Oshawa with Basement Apartments

Homes in Oshawa with basement apartments are more common than you might think and feel like they’re becoming more and more usual as homeowners retrofit and renovate the basements of their properties to suit a variety of needs. With an aging population, seniors having lived independently for most of their adult lives are moving in with their adult children. As seniors age, they still desire their independence by having their own separate living space while still being in close proximity to their children and grandchildren.

First time buyers and downsizers looking for some mortgage relief or additional income tend to take on a basement tenant to help with their monthly housing expenses. And pure property investors, very much like the first time buyer or downsizer want to maximize their earning and profit potential by renting out the main floor of a house separately from renting out the basement.

Some of the most important characteristics of houses with basement apartments include:

  • A separate entrance directly to the basement. 
  • One, two and sometimes more bedrooms. 
  • A living room. 
  • A full sized kitchen. 
  • A full sized bathroom. 
  • Sometimes access to the backyard. 
  • Separate hydro meters.  
  • Separate laundry facilities.

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As a potential property owner you’re in luck because houses for sale in Oshawa with basement apartments are scattered throughout the whole City. As a landlord, whether you’re looking to rent to students near Durham College, or rent to families, couples, or individuals in the downtown core, near Lake Ontario or the highway, the City of Oshawa has a location that is suitable for you!

Types of homes with basement apartments

Over the years, the most popular type of home with a basement apartment is the bungalow, raised bungalow, and bungaloft. Many of these types of homes were built in the middle of the 20th century and became popular for basement apartments because this style of home was already built with a separate side entrance. For example, the owners can live on the main floor of the bungalow while renting the basement apartment to a tenant.

Two-storey detached and semi-detached homes sometimes come or are renovated with their own separate entrances as well and are called in-law suites. They have many of the same characteristics as their bungalow counterparts with a focus of having family members living in a basement apartment rather than a tenant.

How to make a basement legal

You may have heard the term “legal basement apartment”. This refers to a basement retrofit and renovation requirement following strict Ontario government rules and guidelines regarding such things as fireproof doors, large basement windows for easier escape during an emergency, as well as many other specifications. Some homeowners invest their time and money into creating a legal basement suite as well because they know they can be rented to a tenant at a premium price.

For more information about how to construct a legal unit in your home, please visit the government website at https://www.ontario.ca/page/add-second-unit-your-house

Newest Listed Oshawa Homes With Basement Apartments

269 Surrey Dr, Oshawa image
269 Surrey Dr, Oshawa $749,000

Beautiful New Reno(2019) Legal 2 Unit Income Prop. 3Bed 1Bath Mainfl Open Living/Kitchen, Samsung S/S Appli, Quartz Tops, Backsplash, Island & Storage. Bathrm W/Led Mirro...

  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • E5091502 MLS
164 Cromwell Ave, Oshawa image
164 Cromwell Ave, Oshawa $589,800

Calling All Investors!! This Bungalow Offers A Spacious Living Room, Open To Dining Area. Kitchen With Updated Appliances, 3 Good Sized Bdrms. The 3rd Bdrm Offers A W/O T...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • E5086929 MLS
542 Veterans Rd, Oshawa image
542 Veterans Rd, Oshawa $699,000

Turnkey Legal 2 Unit Income Property W/Detached Dbl Garage W/Elec. All Brick Bungalow On 200Ft Deep Lot. Main Fl - 3Bed 1Bath Large Living & Dining Rm. Modern Kitchen, Fr...

  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • E5085419 MLS
171 Lilac Crt, Oshawa image
171 Lilac Crt, Oshawa $799,900

Premium Beau Valley Child Safe Court. Completely Renovated Top To Bottom. Stunning Detached Home On Massive Lot With Brand New Legal Apartment/In-Law Suite. 2 Brand New K...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • E5084631 MLS
166 Division St, Oshawa image
166 Division St, Oshawa $1,099,000

Flat Roof, Retail And Residentil Apartment All In One Property. It Could Be A Great Investment And --. Presnatly Used As Convience Store. Dont Miss This Excellent Oppertu...

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • E4966797 MLS
164 Division St, Oshawa image
164 Division St, Oshawa $999,000

Great Investment Opportunity. Being Sold As Is. Current 1250 Sq Ft Retail Store With Existing Equipment & Shelving Plus 1 X 2 Bedrm & 1 X 3 Bedrm Apt With Fireplace. Or...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • E4700357 MLS
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