Beautiful brick Century home with 2+1 beds and 2 baths, within walking distance to the private Oshawa Golf Club and the hospital, Parkwood Estates, Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Botanical Gardens, Tennis Courts and Alexandra Park. Kitchen is open to the dining area and features a walkout to the Private backyard which faces west and has a large, two-tier covered deck. A separate side entrance leads to the basement laundry, recreation room and office. Second floor has a large four-piece bathroom; the principal bedroom includes a sitting room. Bonus: 200 amp service, knob & tube removed; Furnace (2017); Air Conditioning 2022.
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, about 1,100 sq ft, works out to roughly $545 per square foot, the bed-to-bath ratio is generous. Chat with Zara if you'd like a deeper read on whether this detached fits your budget and timing.
Inside 256 Grooms Ave
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Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Living space
1100-1500 sq ftas stated on the listing
Lot size
33.00 x 110.00 Feet
Parking
2 spaces
Basement
Separate Entrance, Finished
Features & systems
Parking & garage
Parking spaces
2
Interior
Basement
Separate Entrance · Finished
Lot & land
Lot dimensions
33.00 x 110.00 Feet
Lot size (sqft)
0
Listing & possession
Property style
2-Storey
Property class
Detached
256 Grooms Ave Price & Sale History
Earlier listings of this property, list-price changes, and the most recent annual property tax on the listing.
For saleListedThis listingMLS® E14102004$599,900
Sourced from MLS®. Includes earlier listings of this property on record.
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How 256 Grooms Ave Compares to the Oshawa Market
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Estimated monthly payment
$2,947
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based on the purchase price of $599,900
$119,980 cash
$479,920 financed
$404,219 total interest
Principal54%$479,920
Interest46%$404,219
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Similar homes for sale nearby in Oshawa
Other 3–4 bed homes for sale in Oshawa around $600K.
Average days on market29Homes sold in about 29 days on average.
Sale-to-list ratio99.4%On average, homes sold below asking.
Active listings817Homes for sale here right now.
Median vs prior 90 days−1.8%Compared with Apr 26 – Jul 25, 2026: prices down.
Based on 660 sales from Jul 25 – Oct 23, 2026 (536 in the prior 90 days). Aggregate MLS® figures for closed sales; individual sold prices are shown only to signed-in members.
256 Grooms Ave is listed at $599,900 (MLS® E14102004). Summitly updates the price as soon as the MLS® record changes.
Is $599,900 a good price for 256 Grooms Ave?
Summitly rates it Good Deal: the asking price is 3% to 10% below Zara's estimate, an estimate built from recent sales in Oshawa. The rating is an automated opinion, not an appraisal; "What's it worth?" on this page shows how it is worked out. See Zara's estimate
Has the price of 256 Grooms Ave changed?
No — 256 Grooms Ave is still listed at its original asking price of $599,900.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 256 Grooms Ave have?
256 Grooms Ave has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,100–1,500 square feet of living space. It is a detached home in Oshawa.
Is 256 Grooms Ave close to transit?
The nearest rapid-transit station is Oshawa GO Station (Lakeshore East GO), about 3.7 km in a straight line. Distances are straight-line, not walking routes; check the transit agency for routes and schedules.
How much would the monthly mortgage be on 256 Grooms Ave?
About $2,947 a month — principal and interest on $599,900 with 20% down ($119,980), a 25-year amortization and an assumed 5.5% interest rate. The mortgage calculator on this page lets you change the down payment, amortization and rate.
Are there open houses at 256 Grooms Ave?
Yes — Friday, October 23, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Saturday, October 24, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Open-house times come from the listing brokerage and can change, so check this page before you go, or book a private viewing.
How does 256 Grooms Ave compare with other homes in Oshawa?
Its asking price of $599,900 is about 10% below the median sold price in Oshawa over the last 90 days, $665,000, across 660 closed sales on the TRREB MLS®. A city median mixes every type and size of home, so the comparable sales on this page are the closer guide.
Has 256 Grooms Ave been sold before?
Summitly has no earlier MLS® sale or lease of 256 Grooms Ave on record from the last two years. Older records aren't shown under TRREB rules.
Where is 256 Grooms Ave?
256 Grooms Ave is in Oshawa, ON. Schools, transit, parks and shops nearby are under Location & lifestyle on this page.
How long has 256 Grooms Ave been on the market?
2 days — 256 Grooms Ave was listed on October 21, 2026.
What is the price per square foot of 256 Grooms Ave?
About $400 to $545 per square foot: the asking price of $599,900 over the 1,100–1,500 sq ft the listing gives as its size range.
