1700 3rd Avenue E

Owen Sound, Owen Sound, N4K 2L9

$325,000

Reduced $50,000 from $375,000

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  • 5 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 4 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 126 days ago · MLS® X13452260

About this home

Affordable duplex investment opportunity in Owen Sound with built-in upside potential. Situated on a large in-town lot, this property features two spacious three-bedroom units, a walkout basement with future potential, and a detached barn/workshop building with MC zoning the possibilities are interesting. One unit was extensively renovated in 2022 with updated flooring, kitchen, bathroom, and finishes throughout, while the building's electrical system was also completely updated in 2022. This unit is currently rented at $1,600 per month inclusive.The other three-bedroom unit could be vacant on closing, providing an excellent opportunity for an investor to renovate and set market rent, or for an owner-occupier looking to offset living costs. The unit requires updating, including flooring, kitchen improvements, and some ceiling repairs.A unique feature of this property is the existing billboard lease generating approximately $800 per year in additional income. The detached barn/workshop offers additional storage or workspace but will require renovation and updating. The walkout basement adds another layer of potential for buyers looking to maximize the property's utility and long-term value.With strong income potential, a unit ready for improvement, billboard revenue, and multiple opportunities to add value, this property is well suited for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to build equity through renovations.

Details

Type
Duplex
Style
2-Storey
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Lot
67.24 × 105 ft
Basement
Walk-Out, Full
Garage
None
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$2,645 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Owen Sound
Municipality
Owen Sound

Interior

Bedrooms
5 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece, 2 × 4-piece, 1 × 5-piece
Rooms
16 above ground
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
No

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Faces
West

Parking

Total parking
4

Lot

Size
67.24 × 105 ft (irregular)

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
3rd Ave E & 17th St E

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerMain1.45 × 1.2 m (4'9" × 3'11")
Living RoomMain4.51 × 2.99 m (14'10" × 9'10")
BathroomMain3.85 × 1.32 m (12'8" × 4'4")
KitchenMain3.79 × 3.6 m (12'5" × 11'10")
Primary BedroomMain4.76 × 3.6 m (15'7" × 11'10")
BedroomMain3.94 × 2.89 m (12'11" × 9'6")
BathroomBasement2.17 × 2.11 m (7'1" × 6'11")
Family RoomBasement7.92 × 4.38 m (26' × 14'4")
Living RoomSecond6.03 × 2.58 m (19'9" × 8'6")
BathroomSecond2.63 × 1.57 m (8'8" × 5'2")
Dining RoomSecond3.79 × 3.18 m (12'5" × 10'5")
KitchenSecond3.8 × 3.33 m (12'6" × 10'11")
BedroomSecond3.03 × 2.57 m (9'11" × 8'5")
BathroomSecond1.69 × 1.38 m (5'7" × 4'6")
BedroomSecond3.49 × 1.69 m (11'5" × 5'7")
BedroomSecond4.1 × 2.84 m (13'5" × 9'4")

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

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

Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 4 cafés and restaurants, 7 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: Wholesale Club (800 m). Nearest park: Alexandra Park (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Alexandra Community School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 69%, math 23%
    10 min walk
  • École catholique Saint-Dominique-Savio Catholic · French1.5 km
  • Notre Dame Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 55%
    1.7 km
  • Hillcrest Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 62%, math 22%
    2.0 km

Secondary

  • St. Mary's High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 44%, literacy test 80%
    6 min walk
  • Owen Sound District Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 49%, literacy test 81%
    2.1 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 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.

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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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