Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
MODO is Kaitlin Corporation’s pair of 12-storey towers at 51 and 55 Clarington Boulevard, Bowmanville, with 440 units in total. Clarington condo apartments sold at a $440,000 median from January to October 2026, down 13.7%, and one-bedrooms leased for about $1,913 in Q2 2026. The Bowmanville GO extension is under construction with no opening date.
This guide is for buyers, renters and owners looking at condos in Bowmanville in 2027. I focus on MODO, the twin-tower condo on Clarington Boulevard, because it is the largest recent condo project in town, and I use Clarington-wide TRREB numbers to show what suites sell and rent for.
Where is MODO in Bowmanville, and what is nearby?
MODO is at 51 and 55 Clarington Boulevard in Bowmanville, part of the Municipality of Clarington in Durham Region. UrbanToronto’s project listing places it on the south side of Clarington Boulevard, south of Prince William Boulevard and east of Green Road, close to the planned Bowmanville GO station.
When Kaitlin launched the first tower in 2019, its marketing in Homes magazine pointed to:
- Shops, groceries and restaurants in Bowmanville a short trip away
- Existing GO bus service within walking distance
- Views of parkland to the north and Lake Ontario to the south from upper floors
If you are still choosing between communities, my guide to the best neighbourhoods in Clarington covers Courtice, Newcastle and the lakefront as well.
Who built MODO, and when was it finished?
MODO was developed by Kaitlin Corporation. The facts I could confirm from published sources:
- Two towers, 12 storeys each, according to UrbanToronto, designed by Chamberlain Architect Services
- 440 units across both buildings, according to the Durham Post’s report on the municipal zoning notice
- Site plan application SPA2017-0005 with the Municipality of Clarington, under the owner name Fifty Five Clarington Ltd.
The timeline is worth knowing. Homes magazine reported in May 2019 that construction was expected to start the following year. Photos posted on UrbanToronto’s project thread show work under way by March 2023 and the first tower topped off by March 2024. In October 2024 the Durham Post reported the complex was nearing completion, as Clarington moved to lift the holding symbol on the zoning.
That makes MODO a 2020s building. For renters this matters a lot, as I explain in the rent section below.
What suite sizes and layouts does MODO have?
Kaitlin’s 2019 marketing described one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, many with dens, from about 500 to over 1,300 square feet. Each suite was offered with a private balcony or patio and one surface parking spot. Starting prices at that launch were advertised from $289,000, which shows how much the market moved in the years since.
Finishes listed at launch included nine-foot ceilings in living areas, plank flooring, granite or quartz counters, undermount sinks and frameless glass showers, with buyers choosing from four design packages. That means two suites with the same floor plan can look quite different inside, so compare finishes, not just square footage.
Surface parking is the detail I would flag. It usually costs less to maintain than an underground garage, which can help fees over time. The trade-off is clearing snow off your car in January.
What amenities does MODO have, and what are the condo fees?
For a 12-storey building in a smaller town, the amenity list Kaitlin published is generous:
- A seventh-floor rooftop terrace lounge with a barbecue area
- Fitness, yoga and multi-purpose rooms
- A boardroom and library, kitchenette, bar area, lounge and games room
- A kids’ court and landscaped grounds
- A lobby with concierge service, parcel storage and two elevators
Confirm what was actually built and what staff the corporation pays for today, because launch marketing is not a promise of current services.
I did not find a published fee range for MODO, so I will not quote one. In a building this new, the first budget is usually set by the builder, and fees can rise once the owners’ board sees real costs. The status certificate shows the suite’s current fee, the budget, the reserve fund and any special assessments. Under the Condominium Authority of Ontario’s rules, the corporation must deliver it within 10 days of a request and can charge up to $100. My post on what to look for in a status certificate explains each part.
What do condos in Bowmanville and Clarington sell for in 2026?
TRREB reports Clarington as one area that takes in Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle and the smaller villages, so these are municipality-wide numbers, not MODO prices.
| Clarington, Jan–Oct | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condo apartment sales | 83 | 100 | +20.5% |
| Condo apartment median price | $510,000 | $440,000 | −13.7% |
| Condo apartment average days on market | 34 | 37 | — |
| Condo townhouse median price | $620,000 | $525,000 | −15.3% |
| Detached median price | $855,000 | $820,000 | −4.1% |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025. Clarington-wide medians, not building figures.
Condo apartment sales rose while the median fell. That pattern usually means more suites came to market and buyers had choice. TRREB’s October 2026 Market Watch shows the same picture: eight condo apartment sales in Clarington that month at a $430,000 median, with 47 active listings, and an apartment benchmark price of $448,600, down 5.73% from a year earlier.
For a buyer, that is room to negotiate. For an owner, it means your suite is competing with similar ones in the same towers. My guide on what homes are worth in Bowmanville and Clarington in 2027 covers freehold values if you are weighing a townhouse instead.
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…
Estimated market value
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Most likely $0 · about $0 per square foot
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.
How much does it cost to rent a condo in Bowmanville?
TRREB’s most recent rental market report is for Q2 2026 (the Q3 report was not posted when I checked in November 2026). In that quarter Clarington recorded 132 apartment leases from 174 listings. Average lease rates were:
- One-bedroom: $1,913 (96 leases)
- Two-bedroom: $2,574 (33 leases)
- Three-bedroom: $3,100 (2 leases)
Across Durham Region the averages were $1,948 for a one-bedroom and $2,533 for a two-bedroom, so Clarington sits close to the regional level. Clarington also logged more apartment leases than Oshawa that quarter, which tells landlords there is real competition for tenants.
Here is the part renters must understand. Ontario’s rent increase guideline (1.9% for 2027) does not apply to units first occupied for residential purposes after 15 November 2018. MODO was built in the 2020s, so its suites fall outside the guideline. Your landlord still needs to give at least 90 days’ written notice and wait 12 months between increases, but there is no cap on the amount. Negotiate a longer lease or a fixed renewal rate if you can.
How do you commute from MODO to Toronto?
Today, getting to Toronto by transit from Bowmanville means a GO bus, usually connecting to the train at Oshawa. Metrolinx is building the Bowmanville Extension of the Lakeshore East line: 18.7 km of new track, with half-hourly peak-direction and hourly off-peak trains once complete. Metrolinx expects the extension to cut in-vehicle travel time from Bowmanville to Union Station by 15 minutes compared with taking the GO bus and transferring at Oshawa.
Progress so far, from Metrolinx’s project page: early works started in March 2025, the major construction contract was awarded in January 2026, and bridge replacements at Simcoe Street and Farewell Street have begun. Metrolinx has not published an in-service date. Treat the train as a future benefit, not something to pay for today.
By car, Highway 401 runs along the south side of Bowmanville. Drive times to downtown Toronto vary a great deal with traffic.
What are the pros and cons of living at MODO?
Pros
- A newer building with modern finishes and a full amenity floor
- Original plans with suites from about 500 to more than 1,300 square feet, so there is room to size up
- Prices well below the GTA average for condo apartments
- A future GO train station nearby, if Metrolinx delivers on schedule
Cons
- 440 units across two towers means many similar suites competing when you sell or lease
- Surface parking rather than a heated garage
- Transit to Toronto relies on buses until the rail extension opens
- No rent control on the suites, which cuts both ways
MODO gives you more space per dollar than almost anything closer to Toronto, and the rail extension is a real project with real contracts. I would still buy it for today’s life, not tomorrow’s train. Compare your suite against the other units for sale in both towers, not just the town average, because that is who you are really up against. If you are an investor, run your numbers on Clarington’s actual rents, around $1,900 for a one-bedroom and $2,600 for a two-bedroom, and leave room for a vacant month.
Who is MODO best for?
- First-time buyers priced out of Ajax, Pickering or Whitby who still want a new building
- Downsizers from Clarington houses who want to stay close to family and services
- Remote or hybrid workers who commute a few days a week and value space over a short trip
- Renters who want a newer suite with amenities at a rent near the Durham average
It is a weaker fit for daily downtown Toronto commuters who need fast, frequent transit now. My comparison of Oshawa and Bowmanville in 2027 may help if you are deciding between the two.
Buying or renting at MODO in 2027: what should you check?
The site is close to rail corridors. When Clarington lifted the zoning hold in 2024, one condition was an updated noise and vibration study to the satisfaction of CP Railway and Metrolinx. Visit the suite at different times of day, check which way it faces, and ask whether warning clauses about rail noise appear in the declaration or your agreement.
For buyers:
- Confirm whether your tower has registered as a condominium corporation. If it has not, the seller may still be in interim occupancy, and a lawyer must handle the closing carefully
- Read the first reserve fund study and the current budget for fee increases
- Check the parking space and locker are tied to the unit
- Budget land transfer tax: on Clarington’s 2026 median of $440,000 it is $5,275 under Ontario’s rates, with no municipal tax. First-time buyers can get up to $4,000 refunded
For renters: ask for a two-year lease or a written renewal rate, confirm who pays hydro and water, and check that the parking spot is included in the rent.
What to do next
- Run the condo estimator above for a first range on a MODO suite.
- List every active and recently sold suite in both towers with the same bedroom count, and compare floor, view and finish package.
- Request the status certificate and have your lawyer check registration, budget and reserve fund.
- Visit at rush hour and in the evening to judge rail and road noise for your exposure.
- Book a call with me if you want a suite-by-suite price before you list, offer or lease. My notes on choosing a realtor in Bowmanville list the questions to ask any agent.
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
What are the newest condos in Bowmanville?
MODO, at 51 and 55 Clarington Boulevard, is the largest recent condo project in Bowmanville. Kaitlin Corporation built two 12-storey towers with 440 units in total. Construction was under way by March 2023, and in October 2024 the Durham Post reported the complex was nearing completion as Clarington moved to lift the zoning hold on the site.
How much is a condo in Bowmanville in 2027?
About $440,000 at the median, based on the latest data: that was the Clarington condo apartment median from January to October 2026, down 13.7% from $510,000 a year earlier, per TRREB MLS data via REALM. Bowmanville is reported inside Clarington. In October 2026 the median was $430,000 and the apartment benchmark $448,600. Price a suite from sales in its own building.
How much is rent for a condo in Bowmanville?
About $1,913 a month for a one-bedroom and $2,574 for a two-bedroom, based on Clarington averages in TRREB’s Q2 2026 rental market report. Clarington recorded 132 apartment leases that quarter. Durham Region averaged $1,948 and $2,533. These are averages for leased apartments across the municipality, not MODO-specific rents.
Who built MODO condos in Bowmanville?
Kaitlin Corporation developed MODO, with Chamberlain Architect Services as architect, according to UrbanToronto’s project listing. The Municipality of Clarington’s zoning notice, reported by the Durham Post in October 2024, named the owner as Fifty Five Clarington Ltd. under site plan application SPA2017-0005 for 51 and 55 Clarington Boulevard.
What amenities does MODO Bowmanville have?
Kaitlin’s 2019 launch marketing listed a seventh-floor rooftop terrace lounge with barbecues, fitness, yoga and multi-purpose rooms, a boardroom and library, a games room, a kids’ court, landscaped grounds and a lobby with concierge and parcel storage. Confirm what was built and what services the condo corporation pays for today in the status certificate.
Is MODO 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, and MODO was built in the 2020s. A landlord must still give at least 90 days’ written notice and wait 12 months between increases, but the amount is not capped. Ask for a longer lease or written renewal terms.
When will the GO train come to Bowmanville?
Metrolinx has not published an opening date. The Bowmanville Extension of the Lakeshore East line, 18.7 km of new track, is under construction: early works began in March 2025 and the major contract was awarded in January 2026. Once complete, Metrolinx plans half-hourly peak-direction and hourly off-peak trains, saving about 15 minutes versus bus-to-Oshawa.
Do you pay land transfer tax on a Bowmanville condo?
Yes, but only Ontario’s land transfer tax, because Clarington has no municipal land transfer tax. On Clarington’s 2026 condo apartment median of $440,000, Ontario’s rates work out to $5,275. Eligible first-time buyers can have up to $4,000 refunded, which would cut the tax on that price to $1,275.
Is Bowmanville a good place to buy a condo in 2027?
It can be for buyers who want space for less money and can live with bus-based transit for now. Clarington condo prices fell 13.7% at the median in 2026 while sales rose, so buyers have choice and room to negotiate. The main risks are competing listings in large new towers and an open-ended wait for GO train service.
Sources
- Homes magazine — Kaitlin’s MODO condo combines small-town charm with GTA access (May 2019)
- Durham Post — 440-unit condo complex in Clarington readies for market (Oct 2024)
- UrbanToronto — Clarington Modo 55 project thread (Kaitlin Corporation)
- Metrolinx — Bowmanville Extension
- TRREB — Market Watch, October 2026
- TRREB — Rental Market Report, Q2 2026
- Government of Ontario — Rent increase guideline
- Condominium 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.