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.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
Bungalow
Total Approx Floor Area:
1100-1500
Lot Depth:
117'8"35.9 m
Lot Frontage:
50'15.2 m
Direction Faces:
North
Bedrooms:
3+2
Bathrooms:
3.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
2
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
6
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Finished, Apartment
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
Attached
Garage Spaces:
2.0
Parking Spaces:
6
Total Parking Spaces:
8.0
Family Room:
No
Possession Details:
TBA
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$7,369 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
-
Durham
Pickering
Bay Ridges
In-Law Capability, Other
Furnace, Hot Water Tank
Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Basement Walk In Closet
Mirror in basement bathroom, Stagers Items, Personal Items
Data was last updated July 23, 2026 at 02:15 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
20
Avg list price:
$975,000
Min list price:
$700,000
Max list price:
$40,000,000
Avg days on market:
28
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
868
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and located in
Bay Ridges. Average values are
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