162 Earl Street
14 - Central City East, Kingston, K7L 2H2
$1,250,000
- 7 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 parking
- 2000-2500 sq ft
Listed 47 days ago · MLS® X13740760
About this home
Historic 1867 Sydenham Ward End-Unit Townhome Bathed in natural light, this 1867 landmark seamlessly blends historic charm, unbeatable location, and versatile layout options. Nestled on a quiet street on the fringe of the university district, you are minutes on foot to Queen's University,downtown Kingston Harbour, and Lake Ontario.Inside, grand principal rooms showcase soaring ceilings, transom windows, and original curved, beveled, and stained glass.The spacious 3-story floor plan features 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and flexible spaces for home offices or studios. Outside,enjoy a private backyard with a separate pottery/work studio, storage shed, and parking for 2 small cars. Top-rated schools are right around the corner.Currently a family-occupied student rental, it offers incredible potential as a high-yielding investment or a restored single-family dream home. Rented through April 2027 with vacant possession available at the end of the school year. Flexible closing options. Book your private showing today!
Details
- Type
- Att/Row/Townhouse
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Age
- 100+ years
- Size
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Lot
- 59 × 36.87 ft
- Basement
- Development Potential, Partially Finished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $11,918 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- 14 - Central City East
- Municipality
- Kingston
- Price per sq ft
- $556 (50% above freehold townhouses in Kingston, $369)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 7 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (second)
- Rooms
- 12 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- Natural Gas
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Radiant, Gas
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Exterior
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
- Age
- 100+
- Faces
- South
- Outdoor
- Out Buildings
Parking
- Total parking
- 2
Lot
- Size
- 59 × 36.87 ft (irregular)
More
- Possession
- Negotiable
- Nearby
- Arts Centre, Hospital, Library, Park, Public Transit, School
- Cross street
- Corner of Earl Street and West Street
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Main | 4.22 × 5.56 m (13'10" × 18'3") | |
| Living Room | Main | 4.85 × 5.26 m (15'11" × 17'3") | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 7.06 × 4.34 m (23'2" × 14'3") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 2.44 × 1.39 m (8' × 4'7") | |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 4.03 × 4.51 m (13'3" × 14'10") | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 4.04 × 2.93 m (13'3" × 9'7") | |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 6 × 4.4 m (19'8" × 14'5") | |
| Bedroom 5 | Second | 3.76 × 2.76 m (12'4" × 9'1") | |
| Office | Second | 2.62 × 2.77 m (8'7" × 9'1") | |
| Bathroom | Second | 2.32 × 2.58 m (7'7" × 8'6") | |
| Bedroom | Third | 5.77 × 5.16 m (18'11" × 16'11") | |
| Bedroom | Third | 4.15 × 3.72 m (13'7" × 12'2") | |
| Recreation | Basement | 4.35 × 4.89 m (14'3" × 16'1") | |
| Other | Basement | 2.94 × 1.87 m (9'8" × 6'2") | |
| Utility Room | Basement | 4.15 × 5.21 m (13'7" × 17'1") |
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: 7 grocery stores, 113 cafés and restaurants, 13 parks, 9 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: J&K Supermarket (400 m). Nearest park: City Park (400 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Sydenham Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 40%1 min walk - Cathedrale Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 54%5 min walk - Central Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 65%10 min walk - Winston Churchill Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 97%, math 75%18 min walk
Secondary
- Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute11 min walk
- Katarokwi Learning Centre1.3 km
- École secondaire publique Mille-Iles French1.4 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%.
Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.
Who lives here postal area K7L
- Owners / renters
- 46% / 54%
- Median household income
- $72,500
- Average age
- 43
- Children under 15
- 9%
- Homes
- 40% detached, 24% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 6%
- Population
- 19,621
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 1.7%, Arabic 0.5%, Spanish 0.5%, Portuguese 0.3%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Kingston police: 69 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).
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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE PROALLIANCE REALTY, BROKERAGE.
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