169 James Street
Elma, North Perth, N0G 1B0
$899,000
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 9 parking
- 2500-3000 sq ft
Listed 12 days ago · MLS® X13874100
About this home
LOG HOME, BACKYARD RETREAT, VAULTED CEILINGS. Built with logs sourced from British Columbia, this one-of-a-kind home is full of warmth and character. From the rich wood interiors to the aluminum-clad windows and custom finishes, every detail adds to the charm of this beautiful property. The kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring custom solid elm cabinetry, soapstone countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop and a stone-faced fireplace with gas insert. The impressive great room features soaring vaulted ceilings, black walnut paneling above the fireplace and distinctive elm hardwood flooring crafted from a tree harvested right from the property. The main-floor primary bedroom offers the convenience of one-level living and features a vaulted ceiling, with laundry just steps away. The spacious main-floor bathroom includes a tiled walk-in shower, leathered granite countertop and in-floor heating. Upstairs are two generously sized bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet, along with a 3-piece bathroom. Step outside and discover a true backyard retreat. Relax in the 6-person Arctic Spa hot tub beneath the cedar gazebo, gather around the outdoor masonry wood-burning fireplace or enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds from the Tigerwood deck, stamped concrete patio and cedar pergola. The .55-acre property features a firepit area and a cordwood garden shed with second-level storage. Additional features include municipal sewer, drilled well, geothermal heating, natural gas service, fibre optic internet and a durable Enviroshake roof. A truly special property offering authentic character, privacy and an incredible outdoor lifestyle.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Age
- 31-50 years
- Size
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Lot
- 121 × 198 ft
- Basement
- Full, Walk-Up
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $6,314 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- Elma
- Municipality
- North Perth
- Price per sq ft
- $327 (4% above detached houses in Elma, $313)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (second)
- Rooms
- 13 above ground + 2 below
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Natural Gas
- Features
- Auto Garage Door Remote, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Sump Pump, Water Heater Owned, Water Softener
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Baseboard, Gas
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Exterior
- Log
- Roof
- Shake
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Age
- 31-50 years
- Faces
- South
- Outdoor
- Deck, Hot Tub, Landscaped, Porch, Shed
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 9
- Driveway and parking
- Private Double
Lot
- Size
- 121 × 198 ft (rectangular)
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Cul de Sac/Dead End
- Cross street
- James St / Queen Street
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Main | 2.01 × 2.54 m (6'7" × 8'4") | |
| Bedroom | Main | 4.6 × 5.56 m (15'1" × 18'3") | |
| Breakfast | Main | 2.67 × 3.99 m (8'9" × 13'1") | |
| Den | Main | 2.18 × 3.78 m (7'2" × 12'5") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 6.83 × 4.04 m (22'5" × 13'3") | |
| Family Room | Main | 2.9 × 7.92 m (9'6" × 26') | |
| Foyer | Main | 2.67 × 3.91 m (8'9" × 12'10") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.09 × 4.39 m (13'5" × 14'5") | |
| Laundry | Main | 1.91 × 3.45 m (6'3" × 11'4") | |
| Living Room | Main | 6.91 × 5.49 m (22'8" × 18') | |
| Bathroom | Second | 2.44 × 3.07 m (8' × 10'1") | |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 3.43 × 4.98 m (11'3" × 16'4") | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 7.06 × 5.74 m (23'2" × 18'10") | |
| Other | Second | 1.8 × 3.43 m (5'11" × 11'3") | Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Other | Basement | 4.65 × 3.35 m (15'3" × 11') | |
| Other | Basement | 6.78 × 11.66 m (22'3" × 38'3") | |
| Other | Basement | 2.34 × 3.66 m (7'8" × 12') |
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, 1 cafés and restaurants, 0 parks.
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Elma Township Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 98%, math 54%1.5 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 N0G
- Owners / renters
- 80% / 20%
- Median household income
- $83,000
- Average age
- 41
- Children under 15
- 20%
- Homes
- 83% detached, 0% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 0%
- Population
- 86,935
Languages spoken most at home besides English: German 3.6%, Pennsylvania German 2.5%, Dutch 0.7%, Plautdietsch 0.5%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Perth County (North Perth) (OPP): 43 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.
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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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Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS INNOVATION REALTY.
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