659 Tennyson Ave
Donevan, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3K3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1,100–1,500sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $591at the range’s middle
- Lot
- 51 x 126 ft
- Tax a year
- $5,1372025 tax year
- Built
- 51-99
- Parking
- 4none
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 659 Tennyson Ave
659 Tennyson Ave is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached house in Donevan, Oshawa, listed for sale at an asking price of $768,900 (MLS® E14140848).
A BACKYARD OASIS THAT FEELS LIKE A MILLION-DOLLAR RETREAT, WITHOUT THE MILLION-DOLLAR PRICE TAG! Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, detached 3 level backsplit, in the desirable family friendly Donovan neighbourhood, offering the perfect blend of comfort, thoughtful upgrades and exceptional outdoor living! Step inside to discover a bright and spacious living and dining room filled with natural light, a spacious updated kitchen with quartz countertops, and a beautifully renovated main bathroom featuring heated floors!. Additional improvements include newer windows, flooring, fresh paint throughout much of the home, furnace, a/c and hot water tank all owned and new in the last 5 yrs! Separate side entrance and basement has 3 pc washroom and rec room that could be used as a gym and or family room for those fun family games nights! - But just wait until you step outside! Who needs a vacation when you have a backyard like this?! The homeowners have invested extensively in creating an extraordinary resort-style backyard oasis (approx only 4 years old), featuring a heated inground saltwater pool with a beautiful waterfall feature, covered outdoor bar area (hang a tv and watch some sports or movies!), hot tub for those cooler nights, GAS firepit to roast marshmallows, multiple seating areas and thoughtfully designed landscaping. Whether entertaining family and friends, relaxing poolside or unwinding under the stars, every day can feel like a getaway! The perks don't stop there! Enjoy a deep lot, with a driveway accommodating approximately 6 vehicles, no sidewalk to shovel, convenient access to Highway 401 and GO train for commuters, and a nearby park featuring an updated pickleball court, playground and walking path. Close to schools and amenities. With extensive upgrades inside and out, this home offers more than just a place to live - it's a lifestyle! YOUR STAYCATION STARTS HERE! Check out attached video!
Insights
Condition Score
Good78/1002 documented update signals
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall20/100−$1,561/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 12 detached homes with 3 bedrooms for lease in Donevan right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $5,137 / 2025
- MLS® number
- E14140848
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Days on market
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 51 x 126 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 4 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- Backsplit 3
- Community
- Donevan
- Municipality
- Oshawa
Building
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Upper, 1 × 3pc Lower
- Basement Type
- Crawl Space
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Pvt Double
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 4
- Total Parking
- 4
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 51 ft
- Depth
- 126 ft
- Lot Size
- 51 x 126 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- No
- Pool
- Inground
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Extras
- Samsung Refrigerator (Stainless Steel, Double Door, Bottom Freezer), Samsung Stainless Steel Electric 5 Burner Stove, Samsung Stainless Steel Dishwasher, Broan Stainless Steel Hood Fan, Maytag Front-load Clothes Washer & Dryer (white), Furnace, Air Conditioner, Hot Water Tank, Swimming Pool with Pump, Filter, Heater and Cover, Hot Tub with Stairs.
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | 2.88 × 3.93 m | Laminate, Window, B/I Appliances | Main |
| Living | 3.7 × 4.56 m | hardwood floor, Pot Lights, Large Window | Main |
| Dining | 3.04 × 3.01 m | hardwood floor, Large Window, Open Concept | Main |
| Primary | 3.65 × 3.21 m | Ceiling Fan, Bay Window, O/Looks Backyard | Upper |
| 2nd Br | 3.66 × 2.91 m | hardwood floor, W/O To Patio, Closet | Upper |
| 3rd Br | 3.23 × 2.87 m | O/Looks Backyard, Closet | Upper |
| Bathroom | 2.92 × 2.15 m | Pot Lights, Ceramic Floor, Casement Windows | Upper |
| Family | 5.01 × 6.09 m | Pot Lights, Broadloom, L-Shaped Room | Lower |
| Laundry | 4.11 × 3.42 m | Unfinished | Lower |
| Bathroom | 2.37 × 1.58 m | 3 Pc Bath, Vinyl Floor, Window | Lower |
| Foyer | 1.46 × 1.6 m | Ceramic Floor, Wainscoting, Closet | Main |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 659 Tennyson Ave, Oshawa, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $768,900 | N/A | For Sale | E14140848 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
Plan with the current asking price
CMHC insurance: not required at 20% down. Payments use Canadian semi-annual compounding.
Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $153,780
- Total mortgage amount
- $615,120
- Total interest payment
- $437,280
- Total purchase cost
- $1,206,180
- Mortgage payment
- $3,508/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
56%Monthly carrying cost
$3,936- Rent $2,375
- Shortfall $1,561
Rental income opens at $2,375, the median asking rent of 12 comparable homes for lease in Donevan. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $11,853
- Total land transfer tax
- $11,853
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $7,853
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $768,900
- $7,378
- Ontario total
- $11,853
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Estimate
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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Kassaundra Dobson, Broker of Record for a full comparative market analysis.
Comparable sales
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The land
Lot
- Lot area
- 6,426 sq ft597 m²
- Street frontage
- 51 ft15.5 m
- Depth
- 126 ft38.4 m
The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by GeoWarehouse.
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation2
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m250 m
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity2
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- Nearest airport: 5.2 km5.2 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home1
- Nearest rail line: 330 m330 m
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Regional Municipality of Durham — Harmony Creek WPCP, 1.4 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by Oshawa PUC Networks Inc.At the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at this locationFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (20 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.At the address
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell, NFTC, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Dash Networks, Rogers, Ruralwave, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.Area-wide
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The market
Detached homes for sale in Donevan right now
- For sale now
- 42
- Median asking price
- $725K
- New in 7 days
- 12
- Price cuts
- 19%
Middle half: $673K to $798K
22 in 28 days
8 listings
This home is asking 6% above the median.
See all homes in DonevanAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
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The street
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Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham College Oshawa GO | GO Transit train: Lakeshore East | 4.6 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: GO Transit schedule data (GTFS) from Metrolinx under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx, downloaded October 18, 2026. Data used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Bouchard Public SchoolDurham DSB | Public · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 400 m | 53%Grade 6 average |
| St Hedwig Catholic SchoolDurham CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–6 | 850 m | 67%Grade 6 average |
| Clara Hughes Public SchoolDurham DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 900 m | 53%Grade 6 average |
| ÉÉC Corpus-ChristiConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades JK–6 | 3 km | 76%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary SchoolDurham CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 1.3 km | 38%Grade 9 math |
| Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational InstituteDurham DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 2.5 km | 35%Grade 9 math |
| O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational InstituteDurham DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 3.2 km | 49%Grade 9 math |
| G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational InstituteDurham DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 3.4 km | 20%Grade 9 math |
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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