129 Suffolk Street W
Downtown, Guelph, N1H 2J6
$949,900
- 4 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 parking
- 2000-2500 sq ft
Listed 15 days ago · MLS® X13863444
About this home
Located in one of the most beloved areas of Guelph, you'll find this stunning example of a historic downtown Guelph home. Built in 1875, 129 Suffolk St W is a late Italianate designed home just a block from Exhibition Park. The property maintains much of it's original charm while updates (including an addition) offer modern living conveniences. Inside the front door you'll immediately notice three things: the beautiful original hardwood floors, the high ceilings and the abundance of natural light due to extra side windows. There is also a formal dining room with built in desk nook and further back is an updated kitchen. If that wasn't enough space, there is an entire room at the back that could provides many options: home office, storage, playroom or pantry. There is a side entrance that provides more storage with direct access to Kirkland St. The main level features an updated 3pc bath and a side entrance to the large treed yard. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms including a beautiful south facing primary bedroom. As an added bonus, there is an original servants staircase that connects the 4th bedroom to the main level. The 4pc bathroom upstairs has been updated to meet modern day needs. The basement is large and unfinished and offers ample storage space. Outside, the beautiful backyard features a mature tree canopy and privacy for family gatherings on the deck (2023). There is also a shed (2025) for yard tools and the 2 car driveway which is located on Kirkland St. Other updates include AC 2020, Furnace 2021, Roof 2022, front 2 bdrm windows 2022. Located within walking distance of downtown Guelph, GCVI, Exhibition Park, Sunny Acres Park and so much more!
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Age
- 100+ years
- Size
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Lot
- 51.67 × 102.5 ft
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $6,904 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Downtown
- Municipality
- Guelph
- Price per sq ft
- $422 (18% below detached houses in Downtown, $514)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second)
- Rooms
- 10 above ground
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Water Heater Owned, Water Softener
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Wood
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
- Age
- 100+
- Faces
- North
Parking
- Total parking
- 2
- Driveway and parking
- Private Double, Private
Lot
- Size
- 51.67 × 102.5 ft
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Suffolk/ Kirkland
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dining Room | Main | 3.76 × 4.42 m (12'4" × 14'6") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.55 × 4.09 m (14'11" × 13'5") | |
| Living Room | Main | 4.14 × 5.28 m (13'7" × 17'4") | |
| Sunroom | Main | 2.79 × 3.45 m (9'2" × 11'4") | |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 4.47 × 3.3 m (14'8" × 10'10") | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 2.79 × 2.62 m (9'2" × 8'7") | |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 3.38 × 4.55 m (11'1" × 14'11") | |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 4.47 × 3.3 m (14'8" × 10'10") | |
| Bathroom | Second | 3.1 × 2.2 m (10'2" × 7'3") | 4 Pc Bath |
| Bathroom | Main | 2.3 × 2.8 m (7'7" × 9'2") | 3 Pc Bath |
History of this address
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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: 8 grocery stores, 50 cafés and restaurants, 13 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Market Fresh (550 m). Nearest park: Blossom Junction (500 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Central Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 77%8 min walk - Victory Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 94%13 min walk - Guelph Montessori School Private15 min walk
- St. Joseph Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 36%17 min walk
Secondary
- Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 71%, literacy test 91%4 min walk - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 63%, literacy test 77%12 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 N1H
- Owners / renters
- 54% / 46%
- Median household income
- $77,000
- Average age
- 42
- Children under 15
- 15%
- Homes
- 39% detached, 25% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 6%
- Population
- 42,178
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tigrigna 2.2%, Vietnamese 1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.7%, Spanish 0.6%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Guelph police: 58 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 Kitchener: 21 km. Transit times · Driving times
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).
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Listed by Keller Williams Home Group Realty.
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