Lakeview, Oshawa - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Lakeview, Oshawa: Prices Are Holding, But the Window Might Not

The Vibe Right Now

If you live in Lakeview and you have been quietly watching the market, here is the honest read. The story splits pretty cleanly depending on whether you own a house or a condo - and the two sides are moving in opposite directions.

Houses: Steady, But Taking a Breather

The average HonestDoor Price for a house in Lakeview sits at $666,941 right now. That is down 3.47% from the previous period. Not a crash, but not nothing either. The good news is that actual sale prices are holding up - the one house that sold recently went for $695,000, and sellers got 99.30% of their asking price. Buyers are not walking away with big discounts. Not yet.

• Average HonestDoor Price (Houses): $666,941 - down 3.47%
• Average sale price: $695,000
• Current average list price: $699,900
• Price per square foot: $348
• Average days on market: 6
• Sale-to-list ratio: 99.30%
• Predicted market value: $690,920
• Estimated monthly rent: $3,256
• Rental yield: 5.27%
• Neighbourhood growth rank: 14 out of 20 in Oshawa

That growth rank is worth paying attention to. Sitting 14th out of 20 puts Lakeview houses in the below-average tier on the Oshawa neighbourhood leaderboard right now. The market is stable, but we are not leading the pack. The one bright spot - houses here are selling fast. A days-on-market rank of 2 out of 9 means when a good house hits the market in Lakeview, it does not sit around.

Condos: The Surprise Performer

Condos in Lakeview are a different story. The average HonestDoor Price jumped to $772,199 - up 9.18% from the previous period. That is a real move. And on the Oshawa neighbourhood leaderboard, Lakeview condos rank 6th out of 19 for growth. That puts us firmly in above-average territory.

• Average HonestDoor Price (Condos): $772,199 - up 9.18%
• Predicted market value: $707,256
• 3-month moving average: $712,480
• Estimated monthly rent: $3,039
• Rental yield: 3.56%
• Airbnb estimate: $159 per night
• Airbnb rank in Oshawa: 3rd
• Neighbourhood growth rank: 6 out of 19 in Oshawa

That Airbnb rank of 3rd in all of Oshawa is not a small thing. If you own a condo in Lakeview and you have been sitting on it, the short-term rental potential here is among the best in the city. Compare that to nearby Stevenson at $190,117 or Farewell at $430,684 for condos - Lakeview is in a different league.

The Secret Sauce - Why Your HonestDoor Price Matters More Than Your Tax Assessment

Here is the thing about your city assessment. It is a snapshot from the past. The market has moved since then - sometimes up, sometimes down - and your MPAC number does not know that. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual sales data, listing activity, and local market signals. It is the number that reflects what a buyer would actually pay for your home today, not what a government office calculated a year or two ago.

For Lakeview house owners, the HonestDoor Price at $666,941 is telling you the market has cooled slightly. For condo owners, that 9.18% jump to $772,199 is a signal worth acting on. Either way, knowing your real number - not the government's old number - is how you make a smart decision. Check your HonestDoor Price before you do anything else.

So What Does This Mean If You Are Thinking About Selling This Summer?

For house sellers - the conditions are still in your favour, but the trend line is worth watching. Homes are selling in 6 days on average and getting 99.30% of asking price. That is a healthy market. But with prices dipping 3.47% and a growth rank of 14 out of 20, waiting around hoping for a big run-up is not the play right now. If your house is ready, this summer is a reasonable window.

For condo sellers - the momentum is on your side. A 9.18% price increase and a top-6 growth ranking in Oshawa means demand is real. Buyers looking at nearby neighbourhoods like Stevenson or Farewell are going to see Lakeview condos as the stronger asset. Use that.

Bottom line - Lakeview is not a market in trouble. It is a market that rewards people who know their numbers. Pull your HonestDoor Price, compare it to what is listed nearby, and make your move with real data in hand.

This information is all based on our opinions based on the information available to us. Everyone's situation may be different and you should reach out to us for more personalized information.