43.8894° N · 78.8336° W — Donevan, Oshawa — MLS® #E14140848
659 Tennyson Ave
$768,900
Donevan, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3K3
- 3
- BedroomsBeds
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 1100-1500 sqft1100-1500
- SizeSq ft
- 51 x 126 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
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!
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
78Good
Condition score
2 documented update signals
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
20Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$1,561/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
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 data table
Every fact
Everything the board publishes for this home.
- Tax
- $5,137 / 2025
- MLS® number
- E14140848
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Time on market
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 51 x 126 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 4 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 659 Tennyson Ave, Oshawa, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $768,900 | N/A | For Sale | E14140848 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Kitchen2.88 × 3.93 mLaminate, Window, B/I Appliances
- Living3.7 × 4.56 mhardwood floor, Pot Lights, Large Window
- Dining3.04 × 3.01 mhardwood floor, Large Window, Open Concept
- Foyer1.46 × 1.6 mCeramic Floor, Wainscoting, Closet
- Primary3.65 × 3.21 mCeiling Fan, Bay Window, O/Looks Backyard
- 2nd Br3.66 × 2.91 mhardwood floor, W/O To Patio, Closet
- 3rd Br3.23 × 2.87 mO/Looks Backyard, Closet
- Bathroom2.92 × 2.15 mPot Lights, Ceramic Floor, Casement Windows
- Family5.01 × 6.09 mPot Lights, Broadloom, L-Shaped Room
- Laundry4.11 × 3.42 mUnfinished
- Bathroom2.37 × 1.58 m3 Pc Bath, Vinyl Floor, Window
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
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
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.
Around it
Detached in Donevan
Active listings only, today.
Detached homes for sale in Donevan right now
- For sale now
- 42
- Median asking price
- $732K
- New in 7 days
- 13
- Price cuts
- 19%
Middle half: $673K to $799K
22 in 28 days
8 listings
This home is asking 5% 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.
Site report
What the record says
What the City and the conservation authority have on file for this address.
- provincial plansNone in rangeOutside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
- wetlandNone in rangeNo mapped wetland within 120 m
- aggregateNone in rangeNo licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- wellsNone in rangeNo recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- railOn recordNearest rail line: 330 m
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 5.2 km
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is Regional Municipality of Durham — Harmony Creek WPCP, 1.4 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- fcsiNone in rangeNo federal contaminated site within 1 km The federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.
- electricityOn recordElectricity is distributed here by Oshawa PUC Networks Inc.
- internet speedOn recordWired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at this location Fixed 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.
- broadbandOn recordAcross the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listed Fibre 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.
Each record is the map at the home’s location, not an inspection. Confirm anything that matters with the municipality, Central Lake Ontario Conservation or the record’s publisher.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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 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.
Schools
Nearest schools
Straight-line distances. Check catchments with the board.
ElementaryEQAO average 2024–25
- David Bouchard Public SchoolDurham DSBPublic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion53%Grade 6 average400 m
- St Hedwig Catholic SchoolDurham CDSBCatholic · grades JK–667%Grade 6 average850 m
- Clara Hughes Public SchoolDurham DSBPublic · grades JK–853%Grade 6 average900 m
- ÉÉC Corpus-ChristiConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–676%Grade 6 average3 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary SchoolDurham CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1238%Grade 9 math1.3 km
- Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational InstituteDurham DSBPublic · grades 9–1235%Grade 9 math2.5 km
- O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational InstituteDurham DSBPublic · grades 9–1249%Grade 9 math3.2 km
- G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational InstituteDurham DSBPublic · grades 9–1220%Grade 9 math3.4 km
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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What it costs to own
Worked out for this home. Change any number.
A month, all in
$3,936
- Mortgage$3,508
- Property tax$428
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$11,853
$7,853 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$2,375
a month, median asking rent of 12 similar homes in Donevan.
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