169 James Street

Elma, North Perth, N0G 1B0

$899,000

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  • 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

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
BathroomMain2.01 × 2.54 m (6'7" × 8'4")
BedroomMain4.6 × 5.56 m (15'1" × 18'3")
BreakfastMain2.67 × 3.99 m (8'9" × 13'1")
DenMain2.18 × 3.78 m (7'2" × 12'5")
Dining RoomMain6.83 × 4.04 m (22'5" × 13'3")
Family RoomMain2.9 × 7.92 m (9'6" × 26')
FoyerMain2.67 × 3.91 m (8'9" × 12'10")
KitchenMain4.09 × 4.39 m (13'5" × 14'5")
LaundryMain1.91 × 3.45 m (6'3" × 11'4")
Living RoomMain6.91 × 5.49 m (22'8" × 18')
BathroomSecond2.44 × 3.07 m (8' × 10'1")
Bedroom 2Second3.43 × 4.98 m (11'3" × 16'4")
Bedroom 3Second7.06 × 5.74 m (23'2" × 18'10")
OtherSecond1.8 × 3.43 m (5'11" × 11'3")Walk-In Closet(s)
OtherBasement4.65 × 3.35 m (15'3" × 11')
OtherBasement6.78 × 11.66 m (22'3" × 38'3")
OtherBasement2.34 × 3.66 m (7'8" × 12')

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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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