226 Birmingham Street

Stratford, Stratford, N5A 2T5

$589,900

2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
5 parking
700-1100 sq ft

Listed today · MLS® X14097042

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About this home

Welcome to this beautifully updated mid-century home, perfectly situated on a desirable street in Stratford's Hamlet Ward. Filled with charm and character, this 2-bedroom home has been thoughtfully modernized while preserving the timeless details that make it so special. Natural light pours through the windows, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The bright, updated kitchen features a charming, sun-filled eat-in nook, while the spacious living room offers beautiful natural light and a cozy fireplace, perfect for bird watching, relaxing or entertaining. And there's even more space to enjoy downstairs! The fully finished lower level features an open-concept recreation room, an additional versatile room for overnight guests or a home office, and a convenient bathroom with a shower. Outside, a large detached garage provides plenty of room for parking, storage or hobbies. Located just short walk from Stratford's downtown, the walking trails of T.J. Dolan, the hospital, and all the wonderful amenities this beautiful city has to offer. This move-in-ready home perfectly blends mid-century character with modern comfort. Come see for yourself. A truly special place to call home!

Details

Type: Detached
Style: Bungalow
Age: 51-99 years
Size: 700-1100 sq ft
Lot: 44 × 105 ft
Basement: Finished, Full
Garage: Detached
Kitchens: 1
Property tax: $4,814 (2025)
Neighbourhood: Stratford
Municipality: Stratford
Price per sq ft: $655 (40% above detached houses in Stratford, $467)

Interior

Bedrooms: 2 above ground
Bathrooms: 1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (lower)
Rooms: 6 above ground + 4 below
Family room or den: No
Fireplace: Natural Gas
Features: Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Carpet Free

Heating, cooling and services

Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning: Central Air
Water and sewer: Sewer

Building and exterior

Style: Bungalow
Exterior: Brick
Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Metal
Foundation: Concrete, Concrete Block
Age: 51-99 years
Faces: North
Outdoor: Deck

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total parking: 5
Driveway and parking: Private

Lot

Size: 44 × 105 ft

Possession: 30-59 days
Nearby: Fenced Yard, Hospital, Library, Park, Place Of Worship, School
Cross street: West Gore & Erie St.

Rooms

Room	Level	Size	Features
Bathroom	Main	1.85 × 2.37 m (6'1" × 7'9")	4 Pc Bath
Living Room	Main	4.39 × 6.2 m (14'5" × 20'4")
Kitchen	Main	3.74 × 3.98 m (12'3" × 13'1")
Dining Room	Main	2.42 × 1.96 m (7'11" × 6'5")
Primary Bedroom	Main	3.11 × 3.47 m (10'2" × 11'5")
Bedroom	Main	4.14 × 2.7 m (13'7" × 8'10")
Bathroom	Basement	3.08 × 1.59 m (10'1" × 5'3")
Recreation	Basement	8.53 × 6.88 m (28' × 22'7")
Den	Basement	5.55 × 2.46 m (18'3" × 8'1")
Utility Room	Basement	2.02 × 2.07 m (6'8" × 6'9")

History of this address

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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: 1 grocery store, 17 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: Your Local Market Co-operative (950 m). Nearest park: Monteith Avenue Playground (450 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

Hamlet Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 63%2 min walk
St. Joseph Separate School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 50%, math 36%8 min walk
Shakespeare Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 26%12 min walk
St. Ambrose Separate School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 67%16 min walk

Secondary

Stratford Intermediate School11 min walk
Stratford Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 51%, literacy test 79%2.3 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 N5A

Owners / renters: 66% / 34%
Median household income: $77,000
Average age: 45
Children under 15: 14%
Homes: 55% detached, 6% high-rise
Commute by transit: 2%
Population: 32,898

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Gujarati 0.3%, Spanish 0.3%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.2%, Mandarin 0.2%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Stratford police: 54 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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