Welcome To West Oakville

The housing in West Oakville is a mix of old and new. Originally developed between the 40s and 60s, the area is filled with classic bungalows and splits built on spacious lots. The majority of those original homes are still around, but the big lots have attracted a wave of custom-built homes over the years.

The variety means there’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a cozy bungalow with character or a sleek, contemporary home with all the latest finishes.

Keep in mind that West Oakville encompasses a huge stretch of South Oakville. While most of the neighbourhood is fairly similar you will find some differences.

East and South

As you go further east and south, prices are going to rise as the area is more desirable because of the proximity to downtown and the Lake. This is where you’re going to find very expensive custom homes mixed in with the original bungalows on mature, tree-lined streets with no sidewalks.

Here’s a great example. You can see all the original bungalows next to the custom-built home as of 2022. But, update the street view to today and you’ll see either one in the process of being torn down or it’s already been completed.

There will be many more homes and streets with the original homes, but that will likely change significantly over the next 20 years as the original homeowners sell or they’re sold as part of estate sales.

To note, you can also find 70s and early 80s-built, 2-storey detached homes closer to Dorval Road in some pockets. This, and the west end near Bronte Road, sort of bookend the neighbourhood in terms of real estate development.

West and North

The north and west parts of West Oakville are slightly more affordable and feature a lot of streets with less custom home infill (though more are coming each year). In fact, as you get closer to Bronte Road, the housing mix and style becomes much similar to the neighbourhood of Bronte itself – bigger, wider streets with sidewalks and more 2-storey and raised bungalows. So if you’re looking to be in this area but don’t want an older bungalow you do have options.

Here’s an early 90s 2-storey home that’s been renovated in recent years. Beside it you can see the original homes both with those long, attached garages.

In this same pocket (North of Rebecca between Third and Bronte) are smaller bungalows with 3 beds and 2 baths. These are popular teardown or reno jobs at a price point that’s much more affordable than the rest of South Oakville.

The west side between Third Line and Bronte Road is also closer to Bronte Harbour which tends to be much quieter than downtown and has less overall amenities. However, lot sizes are still great, the community is very strong and there is arguably better trails, waterfront and beach access further west here.

Another thing to keep in mind is that Speers Road to the north is where the industrial sector of the Queen Elizabeth Corridor is. You will have some streets backing onto these. I don’t find it much of an issue, especially if you can get a much more affordable price because the neighbourhood is still great. But, it’s something to be aware of.

The east side towards Dorval can boast better access to retail as the more industrial part of the Queen Elizabeth Commercial corridor begins west of Dorval Road. That means those living on the east end have much better access to retail helping to justify the increase in real estate prices.

No matter where you decide to live here though it’s the quietness and exclusivity of South Oakville that is selling the point.