159 Balsam Dr
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 159 Balsam Dr, Oakville is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part IV (as an individual property).
Designation is the strongest protection under the Act and is not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline. Source: Town of Oakville — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.
At a glance
- Year built
- c.1830s
- Existing land use
- Residential
- Designation
- Part IV (individual property)
- By-law
- 2024-095
- Ward
- Ward 3
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
The Thomas and Electa Leach House has cultural heritage value because of its direct associations with the Leach family, an early local settler family who were renowned for their skills as carpenters. The property is also associated with the Wass family who were significant to the community because of their business endeavours, public service and active involvement in the development of St. John’s United Church. The…Statement of cultural heritage value, from Town of Oakville — Heritage Properties · full text at the source
Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.
Elsewhere on the record
Matched by address from Wikidata (CC0). Community-edited: check it against the municipality's records.
At council
- June 10, 2024 · Planning and Development Council: Designation by-law.By-law 2024-095: Heritage Designation By-law 2024-095 - 159 Balsam DriveAgenda itemStaff report
- April 8, 2024 · Planning and Development Council: Notice of intention to designate.Notice of intention to designate – 159 Balsam Drive – April 8, 2024Agenda itemStaff report
An agenda item is a proposal, not a decision. Check the meeting minutes for the outcome.
Municipal notices
- April 10, 2024 · Notice of intention to designate.Notice of intention to designate - 159 Balsam DriveRead the notice
Condition on the ground
No condition reports yet.
A vacant or neglected heritage building can be reported to the municipality's property standards or by-law office (311 in most cities). Photos must be taken from public property and must not show people.
Community collection
No historic photos, documents or recollections yet. Do you have one?
History on this site
- First recorded as designated
Other heritage properties on this street
Source: Town of Oakville — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence — Town of Oakville.
Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.