$454,900
St. Thomas
12 Chester Street, St. Thomas, Ontario, N5R1T8
This 1-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in St. Thomas is for sale offering roughly 2,250 sq ft of space. Listed at $454,900, it is attractively priced about 18% below the $552,535 median asking price in St. Thomas. It has been on the market 34 days, fresher than the St. Thomas average of 71 days.
Welcome to 12 Chester Street, a rare and inspiring property in the heart of St. Thomas. Originally built in 1890 as a church, this unique structure blends historic charm with the flexibility and space today's buyers and investors are seeking. Spanning approximately 2,192 square feet on the main and 1700 on 5he lower levels, the building offers nearly 3900 square feet of total living space. The main floor features a large great room with soaring ceilings and abundant natural light, a welcoming foyer, two 2-piece bathrooms, and a spacious office-ideal for remote work or creative use. The lower level is fully equipped for residential living, with a full eat-in kitchen, dining area, living space, primary bathroom, laundry room, and bedroom quarters. It's a comfortable layout that suits a variety of living or rental scenarios. Zoned R3, this property presents exciting potential for conversion into a triplex. There is also a possibility for the construction of a large garage with an additional dwelling unit above-offering further options for added living space or rental income, and parking for 10 cars. Set on just over half an acre and located close to local amenities, parks, and schools, this property combines historic character with modern opportunity. Whether you're looking to invest, redevelop, or settle into a truly one-of-a-kind space, 12 Chester Street offers a canvas full of possibility. Explore the potential! This is a property that invites your imagination. Roof replaced 2023 (id:66096)
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Extended: 34 days on market, against an average age of 71 days across the listings currently for sale in this city
Homes here sell close to asking price
Homes in this market sold for an average of 97.5 percent of their asking price over the past year, above the 96.4 percent median across the markets we publish.
This 1-bed single family in St. Thomas has been listed for 34 days, which is 37 days fresher than the city average of 71. Act while there is still low competition.
Approximate location — exact address confirmed upon showing
This home lists at $454,900, about 5.7× the local median household income of $80,000.
Carrying it typically needs a household income of about $88,858 (20% down, 25-yr amortization, stress-tested) — roughly 11% above the area median.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census (FSA N5R)
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