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1218 1st Avenue W

Owen Sound, Owen Sound, N4K 4L1

$449,000

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  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 2 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 104 days ago · MLS® X13541176

About this home

Step into the charm of this lovingly updated 2.5-storey century home, where classic character meets modern comfort. Featuring four spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms, this beautiful home offers plenty of room for families, guests, or those who love to entertain. Original architectural details, including elegant pocket doors, accent panelled walls, open transoms and built in cabinetry blends seamlessly with thoughtful updates throughout. The functional layout includes an eat-in kitchen, a separate formal dining room, and the convenience of main-floor laundry. Situated on a fully fenced, private corner lot, you'll enjoy outdoor space that's perfect for children, pets, gardening, or simply relaxing. Ideally located just minutes from downtown, the Marine Museum, and the Medical Centre, this home is also positioned in a neighbourhood experiencing exciting revitalization with the development of Harbour West waterfront accommodations, making it an excellent place to call home while benefiting from the area's continued growth. If you're looking for a home that combines historic charm, modern convenience, and an exceptional location, this is one you won't want to miss.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Lot
44.5 × 68.5 ft
Basement
Unfinished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$3,333 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Owen Sound
Municipality
Owen Sound
Price per sq ft
$257 (29% below detached houses in Owen Sound, $364)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (third)
Rooms
12 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Carpet Free

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Window Unit(s)
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Faces
West
Outdoor
Recreational Area, Year Round Living, Shed

Parking

Total parking
2

Lot

Size
44.5 × 68.5 ft (square)

More

Possession
30-59 days
Nearby
Fenced Yard, Public Transit, River/Stream, School Bus Route
Cross street
12th Street West and 1st Ave West

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerMain2.08 × 1.47 m (6'10" × 4'10")
Living RoomMain4.75 × 4.22 m (15'7" × 13'10")
Dining RoomMain3.38 × 3.15 m (11'1" × 10'4")
KitchenMain4.62 × 3.02 m (15'2" × 9'11")Concrete Counter, Eat-in Kitchen
BedroomSecond3.17 × 4.01 m (10'5" × 13'2")

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

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

Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 14 cafés and restaurants, 10 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Wholesale Club (250 m). Nearest park: Harrison Field (600 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Hillcrest Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 62%, math 22%    18 min walk
  • Alexandra Community School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 69%, math 23%    19 min walk
  • St. Basil's Separate School Catholic1.5 km
  • Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 60%    2.1 km

Secondary

  • St. Mary's High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 44%, literacy test 80%    15 min walk
  • Owen Sound District Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 49%, literacy test 81%    18 min walk

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%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area N4K

Owners / renters
66% / 34%
Median household income
$69,500
Average age
46
Children under 15
14%
Homes
60% detached, 6% high-rise
Commute by transit
1%
Population
28,975

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 0.2%, Korean 0.1%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.1%, Malayalam 0.1%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Owen Sound police: 103 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

Noise Nothing major nearby

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

Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.

Internet High-speed

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

From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.

Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

Listed by Royal LePage RCR Realty.

Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.

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