$6,575,000
For sale: Detached

153 Balsam Drive is a sophisticated 4,337 sqft custom residence set on a 50' x 304' park-like lot in one of Oakville's most sought-after settings. Close to Downtown Oakville, top-rated schools, the home pairs craftsmanship with thoughtful functionality. A dramatic double-volume marble foyer with heated flooring and architectural staircase creates an elegant arrival, while custom millwork, designer lighting, oversized windows and premium white oak flooring establish a refined aesthetic throughout. The main level is designed for family living and entertaining, with gracious living and dining spaces flowing into a warm family room with a wood-burning fireplace. A dedicated office overlooks mature greenery. At the heart of the home, the kitchen features a 10' x 4' marble island, face-frame cabinetry, marble surfaces, bespoke lighting and a 60" Lacanche range with a custom plaster hood. A marble-finished pantry and heated natural-stone mudroom add function and elegance. Upstairs, four bedrooms each feature a walk-in closet. The primary suite offers a vaulted ceiling, double skylights with remote blinds, a lounge area and an oversized walk-in closet. The spa-inspired ensuite features heated marble floors, a steam shower with double heated marble seating, custom wainscoting, detailed marble trim and an imported Water Monopoly bathtub. The lower level extends the home's living and entertaining spaces with 10' ceilings and zoned underfloor heating. A fifth bedroom, recreation and games rooms, gym, wine cellar and theatre/flex space offer exceptional versatility for family living and entertaining. A heated three-car garage with car-lift capacity for two additional vehicles, plus exterior snow-melt infrastructure, adds year-round convenience. 153 Balsam Drive is a rare combination of timeless architecture, refined materials, modern functionality and exceptional attention to detail, thoughtfully brought together on one of Oakville's most coveted streets.
Sold data
Homes in Oo Old Oakville took a median of 32 days to sell over the last 365 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 16 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 66, across 82 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 130 days.
The median sale price was $2,322,000.
Homes sold for about 5.1% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 7% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 15% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 82 recorded sales in the last 1 year — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Oakville (OO Old Oakville) has 56 Fraser Institute–rated schools (45 elementary and 11 secondary), averaging 7.8/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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