Townhouses For Sale in Westmount, Oakville

Two building waves in one neighbourhood

Most Westmount homes went up in the early to mid-1990s, with most of the rest built in the early 2000s. Townhouses sit alongside semi-detached and detached homes of three to five bedrooms. Lots are generally smaller than in Oakville's older neighbourhoods.

The two waves show in the stock. Early-1990s rows are now on their second roof and set of windows, or due for them. Early-2000s units are newer inside but approaching their first round of major work.

Freehold maintenance on a smaller lot

Most Westmount townhouses are freehold, with no monthly fee. The owner handles roofs, windows, the driveway, snow clearing and landscaping. On a smaller lot, the outdoor work is modest, but the big-ticket items are the same as in any house.

Shared roof lines and walls mean coordinating with neighbours for some repairs. If the units on either side have recently replaced their roofs, ask whether yours was done at the same time or will need to be done separately.

A few newer infill projects may be POTL or condo, so always check the listing and title for any fee.

Snow clearing is the owner's job on a freehold row, including the driveway and the sidewalk in front, so budget the time or a contract. Fences between backyards are usually shared with neighbours, and replacing one is a joint decision.

Westmount resale: what separates one row from the next

Because so much of Westmount was built in two short waves, many townhouses share similar floor plans: an open-ish main floor, three bedrooms upstairs and a basement that may or may not be finished. Buyers end up comparing upkeep and updates more than design.

What usually sets a unit apart:

• A newer roof, windows and furnace, with receipts.
• A permitted, well-finished basement with good ceiling height.
• A location backing onto a park or trail rather than a busy road.
• An updated kitchen and bathrooms.

Units close to schools and West Oak Trails Park tend to draw families; units near Dundas and the hospital draw buyers who work nearby.

West Oak Trails Park and the Glen Abbey centre

West Oak Trails Park has soccer fields, a baseball diamond, change rooms and washrooms. The Glen Abbey Community Centre on Third Line, just south of Upper Middle Road, has pools, arenas, squash courts, fitness classes and a library. Trails, daycares and schools are spread through the neighbourhood, and the Sixteen Mile Creek valley is nearby.

Bronte Road and Third Line both connect north to the 407, which helps buyers working in Milton, Burlington or along the 407 corridor.

Near the hospital, a drive from the GO

The Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital is north of Dundas, close by, which brings steady rental demand from healthcare staff and makes the area convenient for those who work there. Dundas Street and Third Line are the main roads, with access to the 403, QEW and 407. Bronte GO and Oakville GO are a drive or bus ride south.

Westmount suits families wanting a freehold town in an established, park-rich neighbourhood, and buyers working at the hospital or along the 403 corridor. Parking is the main thing to check: smaller lots often mean one garage space and one driveway space, and on-street parking is restricted.