$499,900
Stratford
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257 Ontario Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A3H6
This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Stratford is for sale offering roughly 1,750 sq ft of space. Listed at $499,900, it is attractively priced about 23% below the $650,000 median asking price in Stratford. It has been on the market 13 days, fresher than the Stratford average of 103 days.
Welcome to this classic red-brick beauty, offering the perfect blend of historic charm and incredible potential in the heart of Stratford! From the moment you step into the enclosed front porch-ideal for welcoming guests-and through into the formal foyer, you will be captivated by the timeless details. This home proudly features original hardwood floors, intact historic trim, soaring high ceilings, and unique architectural touches throughout.The main floor offers a highly versatile layout. A spacious living room and a separate office/study sit side-by-side; they can easily be opened up to create a massive, fluid living area or kept separate for a cozy, traditional feel. The main level continues with a formal dining room that leads into a kitchen awaiting your modern updates. Conveniences off the kitchen include a practical bonus room and an adjacent storage area that was previously functioning as a bathroom.Upstairs, you will find three remarkably spacious, sunlit bedrooms and a full family bathroom.Outdoor living is a delight with a private deck located directly off the kitchen, looking over a fully fenced backyard complete with established perennial gardens-your own private oasis in the city.Unbeatable Location & Rare Features; Pedestrian Paradise: Situated just steps from downtown Stratford's vibrant shops, world-class restaurants, iconic theatres, beautiful parks, and the serene Avon River,Ample Parking: A massive bonus for downtown living, featuring private parking space for up to four vehicles,Investment Potential: Highly desirable, multi-unit friendly zoning opens up excellent future development or income possibilities.Bring your creative vision and personal touch to this special property. Book your personal viewing today and step into your next chapter! (id:66096)
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Active: 13 days on market, against an average age of 103 days across the listings currently for sale in this city
This 3-bed single family in Stratford has been listed for 13 days, which is 90 days fresher than the city average of 103. Act while there is still low competition.
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This home lists at $499,900, about 6.5× the local median household income of $77,000.
Carrying it typically needs a household income of about $97,648 (20% down, 25-yr amortization, stress-tested) — roughly 27% above the area median.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census (FSA N5A)
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