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DEVELOP, RENOVATE, OR REBUILD IN ORCHARD BEACH, OLD OAKVILLE. Welcome to 74 Howard Avenue, where premium, large-lot offerings are exceptionally rare. This home sits on a truly spectacular 100'x168' lot in Orchard Beach, situated south of Lakeshore Road in highly coveted Old Oakville. This unique property offers ultimate flexibility-enjoy the charming existing home as-is, renovate to suit your taste, or completely redevelop. RL3-0 zoning allows for maximum lot coverage, and the property comes complete with existing, transferable permits in place to sever the lot and build two separate homes.This approved severance is based on a conceptual design by renowned architect John Willmott, envisioning two distinct up to 3,331 sq ft, 4+1-bedroom residences, each featuring spacious two-car garages.Framed by a storybook white picket fence on a quiet avenue just two blocks long, Howard Avenue is one of only a handful of streets in Oakville offering unobstructed views of Lake Ontario.Cherished by the same family for 30 yrs, this property boasts stunning perennial gardens and a coveted southwest exposure that bathes the home in golden-hour light.The current 4+1 bedroom residence includes two seamlessly integrated additions.The first addition features a spacious kitchen, private office, and a principal suite with a gas fireplace.The second is a vaulted, light-filled family room with an additional gas fireplace.Built for entertaining, the main floor also offers a formal dining room & an enchanting living room with an original wood-burning fireplace.A detached, oversized double garage/coach house includes a heated loft, perfect for a private home office or premium storage space. The mature, tree-lined lot perimeter provides rare privacy.Enjoy lakeside morning walks & long, sun-filled evenings just a short stroll from downtown Oakville's boutique shopping, fine dining, top-rated schools & major highways. Secure your legacy in one of the GTAs most prestigious settings. Luxury Certified
Property Details
Listing
MLS® number
W13782410
Status
For Sale
Listed
Sep 14, 2026
Last updated
Sep 16, 2026
Possession
90+ days
Building
Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Approx. age
Not provided by brokerage
Approx. size
3,000–3,500 ft²
Basement
Development Potential, Finished with Walk-Out, Full
Lot
Frontage
100.00 ft
Depth
168.00 ft
Lot area
≈ 16,800 ft² (calculated)
View
West
Community
1013 - OO Old Oakville
Parking & utilities
Garage
Detached, Garage, 2 spaces
Driveway
Private Double, 4 spaces
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water / sewer
Not provided by brokerage
Taxes
Property tax
$18,251 / 2026
Condo fee
N/A
Source
Data source
TRREB (VOW feed)
Listed by
RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage
Interior
Level
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Interior Features
Bedrooms above grade: 4
Bedrooms below grade: 1
Kitchens: 1 above grade
Basement: Development Potential, Finished with Walk-Out, Full
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces: 4
Central vacuum: Yes
Exterior
Pool features: None
Property features: Fenced Yard, Lake/Pond, Park, Rec./Commun.Centre, School
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Monthly Cost
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Estimated monthly$20,218/mo
Mortgage (principal + interest)$18,697
Property taxFrom listing: $18,251/yr$1,521
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Estimated Budget
About how much cash you’ll need on closing day, besides the mortgage.
Down payment20% of the list price$999,600
Ontario land transfer taxProvincial brackets, no first-time refund$111,425
Legal fees & disbursementsTypical range $1,800–$2,800$1,800
Home inspectionTypical range $500–$800$600
Title insuranceTypical range $300–$600$400
Cash needed at closingEstimate$1,113,825
First-time buyers can get up to $4,000 back on Ontario land transfer tax. Oakville has no municipal land transfer tax (Toronto does).
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