Oshawa anchors the east end of the Greater Toronto Area as the largest city in Durham Region. Long defined by automotive manufacturing, it has broadened into a health, education and technology hub around Ontario Tech University, Durham College and Lakeridge Health, while remaining one of the more attainable entry points into GTA homeownership. Detached houses in neighbourhoods such as North Oshawa, Windfields and Samac sit alongside a growing supply of condominiums near the downtown and the GO station, drawing first-time buyers and commuters priced out of markets further west. Highways 401 and 407 and GO Transit keep Toronto within reach. In a value-driven market, an independent, verified recommendation protects buyers and sellers alike. Payotte names a single verified expert per trade for Oshawa — real estate agent, mortgage broker, home inspector, real estate lawyer and appraiser — chosen on public data, never on a paid placement.
Sector professionals
Every expert is scored out of 100 — Google reviews (35), experience (30), active provincial licence (15), local presence (15), bonus (5). No placement can be bought. Our methodology
Real estate market data
In June 2026, the average home price in Oshawa was about $726,544 (up 2.5% year-over-year), with detached houses averaging roughly $788,249 and condo apartments in the high-$400,000s.
Source : Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) — Durham community data, June 2026. https://trreb.ca/market-data/market-watch/
Frequently asked questions
Why does Payotte list only one expert per profession in Oshawa?
Because one clear, verified recommendation is more useful than a crowded directory. For Oshawa, Payotte names a single professional per trade, selected on public data — not on who pays.
How is the Oshawa expert chosen?
On verifiable public signals: Google reviews, years of experience, an active licence on the regulator's register, and a genuine local presence in Oshawa. In June 2026, the average home price in Oshawa was about $726,544 (up 2.5% year-over-year), with detached houses averaging roughly $788,249 and condo apartments in the high-$400,000s.
Is being listed on Payotte free for professionals in Oshawa?
Yes. Listings are free, independent and carry no ads or commissions. A professional can confirm or correct their profile at any time.