Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
Bower Condos is a six-storey Mattamy Homes building on Grovewood Common in The Preserve, north Oakville, registered in 2021 with about 262 suites. Fees run near $0.44 per sq ft, but utilities are extra. Oakville condo apartments sold for a median $528,000 from January to October 2026.
This guide is for buyers and renters looking at Bower Condos, Mattamy Homes’ six-storey building in The Preserve community of north Oakville. You will get the verified building facts, what the low fee does and does not cover, what Oakville condos sell and rent for now, and how to decide whether Bower fits you in 2027.
Where is Bower Condos in Oakville and what is nearby?
Bower Condos on The Preserve sits just north of Dundas Street West in north Oakville. Building-data sites list its addresses as 79–105 Grovewood Common and 70–84 Huguenot Road, and most listings use 102 Grovewood Common. MLS listings place it in the Glenorchy community. The postal code is L6H 0X3.
The Preserve is one of Mattamy’s newer master-planned communities in north Oakville, and Bower is one of its condo buildings. Because it is a six-storey building rather than a tower, it blends into the low-rise streets around it. If you are coming from a house, that scale can make the move feel less like apartment living.
What is close by, according to listing data:
- Daily shopping. A grocery store and a pharmacy are a few minutes’ walk away, with coffee and takeout nearby along Dundas.
- Parks. Several parks, including Lions Valley Park, are within about a seven-minute walk.
- Bigger shopping. The Uptown Core at Dundas and Trafalgar has the area’s largest retail cluster. My guide to Oakville’s shopping plazas lists what is there.
- Hospital. Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital is at 3001 Hospital Gate, a short drive west along Dundas.
Who built Bower Condos and when was it finished?
Mattamy Homes built Bower. The condo corporation is listed as Halton Condominium Corporation No. 733, registered on 23 July 2021. Registration is the step that turns a building into a legal condominium, so most suites have been owned outright since 2021.
Bower is a six-storey low-rise. Building-data sites list 262 suites. Earlier marketing text still repeated on some sites says 400 units, which likely reflects the original plan. Use 262 unless the status certificate says otherwise.
A building registered in 2021 is past its first few years, when most early deficiency lists get worked through. Ask the property manager whether any common-element items are still open with the builder. Anyone buying a resale of a home built within the last seven years can also check its warranty coverage in the HCRA’s Ontario Builder Directory.
What suite types and sizes are at Bower Condos?
Bower is mainly a one-bedroom-plus-den building. One building-data site gives this mix: about half of the suites are one-bedroom-plus-den, roughly a third are two-bedrooms, about 14% are one-bedrooms, and a small share are two-bedroom-plus-den or three-bedroom suites.
Published size ranges differ. One site lists about 503 to 1,304 sq ft, while the original marketing range repeated elsewhere was 543 to 1,074 sq ft. Recent listings in November 2026 ranged from about 500 sq ft for a one-bedroom-plus-den to 900 to 999 sq ft for two-bedrooms. A den is useful as a home office, but check whether it has a door and a window before you count it as a bedroom.
What amenities does Bower Condos have?
Bower is a low-rise, so do not expect a pool or a large spa. Building-data sites list these amenities:
- A gym
- A party room
- A games room
- Bike storage
- Underground parking and visitor parking
- A security system
Fewer amenities is part of why fees are lower here than in many towers. If you want a concierge, an indoor pool or a co-working lounge, look at the newer towers near Dundas and Trafalgar instead.
How much are the maintenance fees at Bower Condos?
Fees at Bower are low for Oakville. One building-data site puts them at about $0.44 per sq ft a month, against a town average of about $0.67. Listings in November 2026 showed monthly fees of about $330 for a one-bedroom-plus-den and about $490 to $505 for a two-bedroom.
The catch is what is left out. The same site lists hydro, heat, air conditioning and water as not included in the fee. That means you pay those bills yourself, so add a realistic monthly estimate before you compare Bower with a building whose fee includes utilities.
A low fee is only good news if the reserve fund is healthy. Ask for the status certificate, which a condo corporation must provide within 10 days of a request for no more than $100 including tax. My guide to reading a status certificate shows where the reserve fund numbers sit.
Condo Valuation
What’s your condo
worth today?
Three quick steps. Condos don’t price like houses — your floor, your view, and whether you own parking move the number more than anything else. This weighs all of them.
Reading recent condo sales…
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What moved the number
Starting from what comparable units in your area sell for, here’s what your specifics added or subtracted.
Market context
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Two units, same floor plan,
$90,000 apart.
That happens constantly in condos — one has the parking, the right exposure, or a board that keeps the reserve fund healthy. A model can’t see your status certificate. I can.
What do Bower condos sell and rent for in 2027?
I do not publish asking or sold prices for single suites. Here is the Oakville market that Bower suites compete in.
| Oakville | Median 2025 | Median 2026 | Change | Avg. days on market 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condo apartment | $562,000 | $528,000 | −6.0% | 45 |
| Condo townhouse | $744,500 | $712,500 | −4.3% | 34 |
| Freehold townhouse | $1,090,000 | $1,005,000 | −7.8% | 31 |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025. Town of Oakville, city-level figures, not Bower figures.
The table shows why Bower appeals to first-time buyers. A condo apartment is usually the cheapest way into north Oakville, well below the price of a townhouse. In October 2026, TRREB counted 34 Oakville condo apartment sales at a median of $523,750, with buyers paying 97% of the asking price on average.
For rent, TRREB’s Rental Market Report for the second quarter of 2026 is the latest posted. Oakville condo apartments leased for an average of $2,178 a month for a one-bedroom and $2,923 for a two-bedroom. One building-data site shows Bower leases over the past 12 months at about $2,100 to $2,350 for a one-bedroom-plus-den and $2,500 to $2,950 for a two-bedroom. For more on rents, see average rent in Oakville and Burlington for 2027.
How do you commute from Bower Condos?
Most residents here drive. Dundas Street is the main east-west road through north Oakville, Highway 407 is a short drive north, and the QEW is a drive south through town. Weekday traffic on Dundas and the QEW can be heavy, so test the route at the hour you would actually leave.
By transit, listing data shows an Oakville Transit stop on Dundas close to the building, and one building-data site names the Uptown Core Terminal as the nearest transit hub. The nearest train station is Oakville GO, roughly 5 km south-east in a straight line by my map measurement. Metrolinx runs Lakeshore West trains two ways, all day, seven days a week between Union Station and Aldershot.
If you commute to downtown Toronto every day, time the trip door to door at rush hour, including the bus or drive to the station and parking.
What are the pros and cons of living at Bower Condos?
Pros
- Low monthly fees per square foot compared with many Oakville buildings.
- A six-storey building in a newer residential community, with parks and daily shopping close by.
- Many suites have a den, which works well for working from home.
- Registered in 2021, so you are not taking on pre-construction risk.
Cons
- Utilities are paid separately, so the low fee is not the full story.
- A short amenity list with no pool or concierge listed.
- No GO station within walking distance.
- Lots of similar one-bedroom-plus-den suites, so yours needs a good floor, view or parking setup to stand out at resale.
Low fees can mean the corporation is underfunding its reserve. That can lead to a sharp fee increase or a special assessment later. Read the reserve fund study and the budget in the status certificate, and ask whether a new reserve fund study is due.
Who is Bower Condos best for?
- First-time buyers who want into north Oakville below townhouse prices.
- Couples and singles who work from home and value a den more than a pool.
- Downsizers from The Preserve and nearby areas who want to stay close to family, shops and doctors.
- Investors looking for steady demand from renters who drive.
It suits people who want resort-style amenities, or a walk to the train, less well.
Should you buy or rent at Bower Condos in 2027?
For renters, the key rule is rent control. Ontario’s 2027 rent increase guideline is 1.9%, but units first occupied for residential purposes after 15 November 2018 are exempt. Bower was registered in 2021, so its suites fall in that exempt group. Landlords still need 12 months between increases and 90 days’ written notice.
For buyers, rates rose in late 2026. The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate to 2.50% on 28 October 2026, and prime moved to 4.70%. The next decision is on 9 December 2026. First-time buyers in Oakville can claim up to $4,000 back on the Ontario land transfer tax, and Oakville has no municipal land transfer tax.
Bower makes most sense as an end-user home for someone who wants north Oakville at an entry price and is happy to drive. Prices have softened, which gives you room to negotiate. Choose a suite with a real den, good light and its own parking, and budget for utilities on top of the fee. My first-time buyer guide for Oakville and Burlington covers the rebates and cash you need to close.
What to do next
- Confirm the exact address, unit number and parking or locker details on the listing.
- Get the status certificate and read the reserve fund study and budget.
- Ask the seller or landlord for 12 months of hydro and heating bills.
- Compare recent sales or leases of the same layout in the building.
- Check your Oakville condo value range before you write an offer or set a price.
Need help with this? Talk to me.
I’m Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty, and I’m the best agent to do this kind of work for you in Toronto and across the GTA. Over $100 million in GTA sales and 100+ families helped sell. Feel free to contact me any time: call or text 833-330-1925 or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Is Bower Condos Oakville a good building?
For the right buyer, yes. Bower Condos is a six-storey Mattamy building in north Oakville, registered in 2021, with low fees per square foot and a quiet setting in The Preserve. In 2027 its trade-offs are a short amenity list, separately billed utilities and no GO station within walking distance.
Where can I find Bower Condos reviews?
I do not publish resident reviews, because they are hard to verify. For Bower Condos in 2027, a better check is the paperwork: the status certificate, reserve fund study, budget and board minutes. You can also look up Mattamy Homes in the HCRA’s Ontario Builder Directory, which shows warranty coverage for homes built in the last seven years.
Who built Bower Condos on The Preserve?
Mattamy Homes built Bower Condos on The Preserve in north Oakville. The building is registered as Halton Condominium Corporation No. 733, with a registration date of 23 July 2021. It is a six-storey low-rise that building-data sites list with 262 suites.
What is the address of Bower Condos in Oakville?
Building-data sites list Bower Condos at 79–105 Grovewood Common and 70–84 Huguenot Road, Oakville, and most listings use 102 Grovewood Common. The postal code is L6H 0X3. It sits just north of Dundas Street West, in an area MLS listings call Glenorchy.
How much are maintenance fees at Bower Condos?
Fees at Bower Condos are about $0.44 per square foot a month, according to one building-data site, against an Oakville average near $0.67. In November 2026 listings showed about $330 a month for a one-bedroom-plus-den and about $490 to $505 for a two-bedroom. Hydro, heat, cooling and water are listed as extra.
How big are the suites at Bower Condos?
Suites at Bower Condos range from roughly 500 to about 1,300 square feet, depending on the source. About half are one-bedroom-plus-den suites and roughly a third are two-bedrooms, with a few larger two-plus-den and three-bedroom units. Always check the floor plan for the exact size.
Is Bower Condos rent controlled?
No. Ontario’s rent increase guideline, 1.9% for 2027, does not apply to units first occupied for residential purposes after 15 November 2018. Bower Condos was registered in 2021, so its suites are exempt. Landlords still need 12 months between increases and at least 90 days’ written notice.
How much is rent for a condo in north Oakville?
Oakville condo apartments leased for an average of $2,178 a month for a one-bedroom and $2,923 for a two-bedroom in the second quarter of 2026, according to TRREB, the latest report posted as of November 2026. At Bower, one building-data site shows two-bedroom leases of about $2,500 to $2,950 over the past year.
What is the cheapest way to buy in The Preserve Oakville?
A condo apartment such as a suite at Bower Condos is usually the cheapest way in. Across Oakville, the median condo apartment sold for $528,000 from January to October 2026, against $712,500 for a condo townhouse and $1,005,000 for a freehold townhouse, based on TRREB MLS data via REALM.
How far is Bower Condos from Oakville GO?
Bower Condos is roughly 5 km from Oakville GO in a straight line, so most residents drive or take a bus to the station. Lakeshore West trains run two ways, all day, seven days a week to Union Station. Time your commute at rush hour before you commit.
Sources
- A building-data website: Bower Condos, 79–105 Grovewood Common and 70–84 Huguenot Road, Oakville
- A building-data website: Bower Condos, 102 Grovewood Common
- Halton Healthcare: Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
- Metrolinx: Lakeshore West line GO Expansion
- TRREB Market Watch, October 2026
- TRREB Rental Market Report, Q2 2026
- Home Construction Regulatory Authority: Ontario Builder Directory
- Condo Authority of Ontario: Status certificates
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a call.