181 Front St
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 181 Front St, Oakville is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part V (as part of a heritage conservation district).
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.
Demolition permit issued September 11, 2026 (Issued). Demolition of single detached dwelling, garage, walkways, fences, driveway, swim spa, retaining walls Demo credit used on 26-002411. Details
At a glance
- Year built
- 1840
- Existing land use
- Residential
- Heritage neighbours
- 24 other heritage properties within 100 m
- Designation
- Part V (heritage conservation district)
- By-law
- 1981-144
- Ward
- Ward 3
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
This small house has a 3 bay front with side entrance hall. The 12 pane sash and simple detailing suggest a construction date in the mid-19th century.Description, from Town of Oakville — Heritage Properties
Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.
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?
Demolition permits
- Demolition: Detached House · applied March 26, 2026 · issued September 11, 2026 · Issued2026 006758 000 00 BDP · 181 Front StreetDemolition of single detached dwelling, garage, walkways, fences, driveway, swim spa, retaining walls Demo credit used on 26-002411.
From municipal building permit open data (Open Government Licence — Town of Oakville), matched by address. A permit can cover part of a property (a garage or rear addition); read its description. Heritage status is unchanged until the register changes.
Development applications
- Site Plan · filed September 15, 2020 · ClosedAbout 18 m away, at 187 Front St · 689080Demolish existing single-family home and construct new single detached dwelling.
From municipal open data (Open Government Licence — Town of Oakville). An application is a proposal; it doesn't change the property's heritage status. Nearby means within 50 m.
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.