178 Balaclava Street

St. Thomas, St. Thomas, N5P 3E3

$399,900

Reduced $20,000 from $419,900

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  • 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

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
BedroomMain2.72 × 3.44 m (8'11" × 11'3")
Bedroom 2Main2.72 × 3.39 m (8'11" × 11'1")
FoyerMain2.22 × 2.96 m (7'3" × 9'9")
DenMain2.72 × 2.99 m (8'11" × 9'10")
Dining RoomMain4.32 × 2.31 m (14'2" × 7'7")
KitchenMain2.81 × 3.47 m (9'3" × 11'5")
Living RoomMain4.32 × 4.08 m (14'2" × 13'5")
BathroomMain1.41 × 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

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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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