1288 Old Orchard Avenue, Pickering, ON
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This property was sold on July 31, 2026. This listing is for reference purposes only. to view the sold price.
Property Highlights
Welcome to this remarkable Bungalow detached located in the coveted neighborhood of Bay Ridges. Expertly crafted featuring premium vinyl siding construction, this residence presents an exceptional opportunity offered at $969,999 to acquire a beautiful home in a highly sought-after setting. Designed for both comfortable daily living and elegant entertaining, the layout maximizes natural light, functional flow, and lifestyle utility.
- 5 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms
- Generous living space spanning 1100-1500 sqft on a premium 50 x 117.7 ft lot
- Features a finished, apartment basement, adding superb versatility for recreation, a home gym, or extra storage
- 8.0 total parking spaces available with a convenient attached configuration
- Notable attributes: In-Law Capability, Other
- equipped with central air central cooling and highly efficient forced air heating via gas
Description
Welcome to 1288 Old Orchard Ave, a beautifully updated bungalow in Pickering's desirable Bay Ridges community offering over $140,000 in upgrades and exceptional versatility for today's homeowner. The standout feature is the legal basement apartment, complete with a spacious primary bedroom featuring a custom walk in closet, cozy gas fireplace, private 3 piece ensuite, and separate side entrance. Whether you're accommodating extended family, creating a luxurious primary retreat, welcoming guests, or generating rental income, this thoughtfully designed lower level offers flexibility that's rarely found.Upstairs, you'll find a bright and inviting main floor showcasing rich hardwood flooring, smooth ceilings, and pot lights throughout the living and dining rooms. The upgraded kitchen combines style and function with stone countertops and stainless steel appliances, while generously sized bedrooms provide comfortable living for the whole family. The beautifully updated main bathroom features quartz countertops, a double vanity, and a glass walk in shower. The third bedroom offers added versatility with a walkout to the backyard, making it ideal as a home office, guest room, or additional family space.Step outside to your own private backyard retreat featuring a two tier deck, relaxing hot tub with custom privacy walls, and a storage shed, creating the perfect space for entertaining or unwinding after a long day.The fully finished legal basement apartment continues to impress with laminate flooring, pot lights throughout, a spacious living area, an additional full bathroom, large above grade egress windows, and a bar area with a rough in for a future kitchen, providing outstanding potential for independent living or rental income. A newer roof and quality upgrades throughout complete this move in ready home. Combining comfort, style, and incredible long term flexibility, 1288 Old Orchard Ave is a rare opportunity in one of Pickering's most sought after neighbourhoods.
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Property Summary
This detached home located at 1288 Old Orchard Avenue, Pickering is currently for sale and has been available on SousaSells for 15 days. This property is listed at $969,999 with an estimated mortgage of $3,229* per month. It has 5 beds, 3 bathrooms, and is 1100-1500 square feet. 1288 Old Orchard Avenue, Pickering is in the Bay Ridges neighborhood.
* Estimated mortgage assumes a 30% down payment, 4.00% interest rate, and 30-year amortization.Yes! Featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this home offers ample space and comfort for growing families in Bay Ridges, Pickering.
- •5 spacious bedroom layout offering versatile living space
- •3 well-appointed bathrooms
- •1100-1500 sqft of generous functional square footage
Growing families needing multi-bedroom flexibility and space in Bay Ridges, Pickering.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1288 Old Orchard Avenue, Pickering, ON
Q.What is the asking price for 1288 Old Orchard Avenue, Pickering, ON ?
The current listing price for 1288 Old Orchard Avenue, Pickering, ON in Bay Ridges, Pickering is $969,999.
Q.How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
This property features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across approximately 1100-1500 sqft.
Q.What property type and architectural style is 1288 Old Orchard Avenue, Pickering, ON ?
1288 Old Orchard Avenue, Pickering, ON is a Detached (Bungalow) featuring a Finished, Apartment basement.
Q.What interior features are included in this home?
Interior highlights include: In-Law Capability, Other.
Q.Is parking available at this property?
Yes, this property offers parking space for 8.0 vehicles (Attached).
Q.What heating and cooling systems are installed?
Heating is provided via Gas and cooling via Central Air.
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For a property listed at $969,999 in Pickering, the legal minimum down payment is $72,000 under current Canadian banking regulations. This calculation applies a 5% requirement on the first $500,000, 10% on the next $499,999, and a flat 20% on any amount exceeding $1,000,000.
Additionally, buyers in Ontario must budget for the Provincial Land Transfer Tax, which is estimated at $15,875 for this transaction. As this listing is in Pickering (outside the City of Toronto), no additional municipal land transfer tax is levied, resulting in total estimated land transfer taxes of $15,875.
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