12 Chester Street

St. Thomas, St. Thomas, N5R 1T8

$454,900

1 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
10 parking
2000-2500 sq ft

Listed 19 days ago · MLS® X13851930

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About this home

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

Details

Type: Detached
Style: Bungalow
Age: 100+ years
Size: 2000-2500 sq ft
Lot: 101.36 × 125.37 ft
Basement: Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance, Walk-Out
Garage: None
Kitchens: 1
Property tax: $1,739 (2025)
Neighbourhood: St. Thomas
Municipality: St. Thomas
Price per sq ft: $202 (51% below detached houses in St. Thomas, $412)

Interior

Bedrooms: 1 above ground
Bathrooms: 2 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (basement)
Rooms: 12 above ground
Family room or den: No
Fireplace: No
Features: Storage, Water Heater Owned

Heating, cooling and services

Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning: Central Air
Water and sewer: Sewer

Building and exterior

Style: Bungalow
Exterior: Brick
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Foundation: Concrete, Poured Concrete, Wood Frame
Age: 100+
Faces: South
Outdoor: Porch

Parking

Total parking: 10
Driveway and parking: Available

Lot

Size: 101.36 × 125.37 ft (irregular)
Acreage: .50-1.99

Possession: Flexible
Nearby: Arts Centre, Hospital, Level, Library, Park, Place Of Worship
Cross street: Chester and wilson

Rooms

Room	Level	Size	Features
Foyer	Main	6 × 5.63 m (19'8" × 18'6")	2 Pc Bath
Office	Main	4.2 × 3.03 m (13'9" × 9'11")	2 Pc Bath
Great Room	Main	12.23 × 12.4 m (40'1" × 40'8")	Tile Ceiling, Walk-Out
Bathroom	Main	1.67 × 1.47 m (5'6" × 4'10")
Bathroom	Main	1.67 × 1.42 m (5'6" × 4'8")
Dining Room	Basement	5.12 × 4.34 m (16'10" × 14'3")
Kitchen	Basement	4.94 × 4.46 m (16'2" × 14'8")	Eat-in Kitchen
Family Room	Basement	7.04 × 4.44 m (23'1" × 14'7")	Walk-Out
Primary Bedroom	Basement	5.69 × 7.81 m (18'8" × 25'7")
Laundry	Basement	4.56 × 4.57 m (15' × 15')
Bathroom	Basement	3.47 × 4.06 m (11'5" × 13'4")
Utility Room	Basement	3 × 3.44 m (9'10" × 11'3")

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Car-dependent

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 2 cafés and restaurants, 0 parks.

Schools nearby

Elementary

John Wise Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 34%1.4 km
Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 66%1.7 km
Elgin Court Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 58%, math 29%2.2 km
St. Anne's Separate School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 85%, math 39%2.4 km

Secondary

Arthur Voaden Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 27%, literacy test 48%1.6 km
Parkside Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 52%, literacy test 82%1.6 km
Balaclava Street Adult Learning Centre1.9 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

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Who lives here postal area N5R

Owners / renters: 74% / 26%
Median household income: $80,000
Average age: 44
Children under 15: 16%
Homes: 71% detached, 2% high-rise
Commute by transit: 0%
Population: 30,680

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 0.3%, Polish 0.2%, Khmer (Cambodian) 0.2%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.1%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for St. Thomas police: 62 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To downtown London: 24 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

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Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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