26 Arthur Avenue
St. Thomas, St. Thomas, N5P 3L2
$299,000
- 4 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 8 parking
- 2000-2500 sq ft
Listed 13 days ago · MLS® X13870232
About this home
Exceptional opportunity in desirable St. Thomas! This large 2-1/2 Storey Century Home is brimming with character, space and endless potential! This value-priced detached solid brick property sits on one of the larger lots in the neighbourhood (54ft x 137ft) and contains ample space including a large side yard, a very large backyard and ample parking. Zoned a duplex, this property contains 2 kitchens, 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. Perfect for renovators, investors, or savvy buyers looking to build instant equity. By securing this property at a substantial discount compared to neighboring renovated homes, you get to customize every detail to your exact taste. The main floor features impressive soaring ceiling's, stained glass windows, original craftsman styled staircase, original hardwood floors, and 9 inch solid wood baseboards. This character property is rounded out with original doors, trim and antique doorhandles. The foyer and formal living and dining areas are incredibly spacious. The kitchen directly accesses the large rear yard and private parking. A separate 2 car tandem garage provides opportunity for vehicles and a hobby/work shop. Upstairs, the spacious 2nd floor hosts 4 bedrooms, a washroom and plenty of storage, continue to the 3rd floor to see the potential for a grand primary suite, a tv/play area for the kids or a separate apartment. This home has a high walkability score with access to downtown St. Thomas, restaurants, and retail just a block away (Canadian Tire, Walmart, Tim Hortons, Dollarama and much more...). Floorplans attached. A rare chance to transform a solid home with great bones into your ultimate dream vision!
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Age
- 100+ years
- Size
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Lot
- 54.02 × 137.6 ft
- Basement
- Partially Finished
- Garage
- Detached
- Kitchens
- 2
- Property tax
- $2,899 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- St. Thomas
- Municipality
- St. Thomas
- Price per sq ft
- $133 (68% below detached houses in St. Thomas, $412)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (third)
- Rooms
- 14 above ground + 2 below
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Accessory Apartment, In-Law Suite
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Exterior
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Age
- 100+
- Faces
- East
- Outdoor
- Porch, Shed
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 8
- Driveway and parking
- Mutual
Lot
- Size
- 54.02 × 137.6 ft
More
- Possession
- Immediate
- Cross street
- First Ave & Talbot St.
History of this address
1 earlier listing at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.
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: 5 grocery stores, 15 cafés and restaurants, 3 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: FreshCo (250 m). Nearest park: Canron Parkette (200 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- June Rose Callwood Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 74%, math 18%12 min walk - Forest Park Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 64%, math 39%16 min walk - Pierre Elliott Trudeau French Immersion Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 66%1.3 km - St. Anne's Separate School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 85%, math 39%1.5 km
Secondary
- Balaclava Street Adult Learning Centre8 min walk
- Arthur Voaden Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 27%, literacy test 48%14 min walk - Central Elgin Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 50%, literacy test 79%1.2 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: 23 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise Nothing major nearby
No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
Internet High-speed
50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).
From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.
Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
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