178 Balaclava Street
St. Thomas, St. Thomas, N5P 3E3
$399,900
Reduced $20,000 from $419,900
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 9 parking
- 700-1100 sq ft
Listed 77 days ago · MLS® X13634294
About this home
Welcome to 178 Balaclava Street, where, space, nature, and location come together. Situated on an impressive over quarter-acre lot, this well-maintained home offers 2 bedrooms plus a versatile office that could easily serve as a third bedroom, making it ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or growing families.The front deck welcomes you inside to the bright front Sunroom, providing the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee. The main floor features a spacious Living room, Dining area showcasing parquet flooring, 2 Bedrooms and flex room currently used as an Office. A 4-piece bathroom completes the functional layout.Step outside to discover an expansive backyard with a back deck, offering endless possibilities for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying your own private outdoor retreat. The heated 2-car tandem garage is a standout feature, complete with hydro, a metal roof, and an automatic garage door opener-perfect for parking, hobbyists, a workshop, or extra storage. The oversized driveway provides parking for up to 7 vehicles, plus 2 more in the garage.Conveniently located near Lockes Public School, Monsignor Morrison Catholic School, Waterworks Park, Dalewood Conservation Area and more, this property offers a rare combination of indoor and outdoor space in a desirable family-friendly neighbourhood. Don't miss your opportunity to make this exceptional property your next home!Enjoy peace of mind with numerous updates, including a furnace and central air (approx. 5 years), windows (approx. 2016), shingles (approx. 2012), fridge (2023), stove (2024), and sump pump (2025).
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Size
- 700-1100 sq ft
- Lot
- 62 × 178 ft
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Garage
- Detached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $2,979 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- St. Thomas
- Municipality
- St. Thomas
- Price per sq ft
- $444 (8% above detached houses in St. Thomas, $412)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (main)
- Rooms
- 8 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- Bungalow
- Exterior
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Shingles
- Foundation
- Block
- Faces
- West
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 9
Lot
- Size
- 62 × 178 ft
More
- Possession
- FLEXIBLE
- Cross street
- Balaclava and Hammond
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | Main | 2.72 × 3.44 m (8'11" × 11'3") | |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | 2.72 × 3.39 m (8'11" × 11'1") | |
| Foyer | Main | 2.22 × 2.96 m (7'3" × 9'9") | |
| Den | Main | 2.72 × 2.99 m (8'11" × 9'10") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 4.32 × 2.31 m (14'2" × 7'7") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 2.81 × 3.47 m (9'3" × 11'5") | |
| Living Room | Main | 4.32 × 4.08 m (14'2" × 13'5") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 1.41 × 2.55 m (4'8" × 8'4") |
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, 0 cafés and restaurants, 0 parks, 1 pharmacy.
Schools nearby
Elementary
- June Rose Callwood Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 74%, math 18%6 min walk - Monsignor Morrison Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 75%, math 30%8 min walk - Lockes Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 78%, math 37%9 min walk - Forest Park Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 64%, math 39%2.2 km
Secondary
- Balaclava Street Adult Learning Centre16 min walk
- Arthur Voaden Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 27%, literacy test 48%18 min walk - Central Elgin Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 50%, literacy test 79%2.4 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 N5P
- Owners / renters
- 68% / 32%
- Median household income
- $77,500
- Average age
- 42
- Children under 15
- 17%
- Homes
- 69% detached, 6% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 0%
- Population
- 21,081
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Polish 0.2%, Vietnamese 0.2%, Spanish 0.2%, Gujarati 0.1%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for St. Thomas police: 62 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 London: 22 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise 1 source nearby
- 🛣️ Highway 3200 m
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
Internet High-speed
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Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE TRILAND REALTY.
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