26 Ontario Street 221

St. Patrick's Ward, Guelph, N1E 7K1 · More in this building

$489,000

Reduced $40,900 from $529,900

1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
1 parking
700-799 sq ft

Listed 183 days ago · MLS® X13021790

About this home

Experience true loft living in the heart of Guelph's vibrant and historic St. Patrick's Ward. This beautifully designed one-bedroom unit offers 700 sq. ft. of character, charm, and comfort in the award-winning Mill Lofts conversion at 26 Ontario Street.Originally built in 1902 as a spinning mill, the building was transformed between 2003-2004 into 78 boutique residential lofts-carefully preserving its industrial heritage while adding modern sophistication.Inside, you'll find exposed brick, soaring wood-plank ceilings, and oversized windows that flood the space with natural light. The open-concept layout includes an updated kitchen with contemporary finishes, a spacious bedroom retreat, and a cozy living area perfect for relaxing or entertaining.Additional conveniences include:* A designated parking spot* A private storage locker* Condo fees that include heat and water* Average hydro costs of approximately $85/month* Access to a rustic party/meeting room in a separate building on-site* Surface parking for residents and visitorsStep outside and you're just a short walk from downtown Guelph's GO/Train and Transit hub, parks, trails, the farmer's market, boutique shops, pubs, and restaurants. The Ward is one of Guelph's most desirable neighbourhoods-known for its culture, community spirit, and unique urban lifestyle.Units in this building range from 515 sq. ft. studios to two-storey, 1,225 sq. ft. lofts, each showcasing exposed brick, original mechanical features, hardwood accents, and large industrial windows.Don't miss your chance to make this exceptional loft your home. Call today for more details or to schedule a private viewing.

Details

Type: Condo Apartment
Style: Apartment
Size: 700-799 sq ft
Basement: None
Garage: None
Kitchens: 1
Property tax: $2,432 (2025)
Maintenance fee: $640/month
Neighbourhood: St. Patrick's Ward
Municipality: Guelph
Price per sq ft: $652 (13% above condo apartments in St. Patrick's Ward, $579)
Fee per sq ft: $0.85/month (Guelph median $0.63)

Interior

Bedrooms: 1 above ground
Bathrooms: 1 × 4-piece
Rooms: 3 above ground
Family room or den: No
Fireplace: No
Laundry: In-Suite Laundry, Ensuite
Features: Brick & Beam, Separate Heating Controls

Heating, cooling and services

Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning: Central Air

Building and exterior

Style: Apartment
Exterior: Brick
Outdoor: Paved Yard

Parking

Total parking: 1
Driveway and parking: Surface

Condo

Monthly fee: $640
Fee includes: Water Included, Parking Included, Common Elements Included
Locker: Exclusive
Exposure: North East
View: Panoramic
Pets: Yes-with Restrictions
Property manager: Wilson Blanchard Management Inc.

Possession: Immediate if buyer so wish
Cross street: Arthur Street South

Rooms

Room	Level	Size	Features
Living Room	Main	5.65 × 5.56 m (18'6" × 18'3")
Kitchen	Main	2.26 × 3.2 m (7'5" × 10'6")
Bedroom	Main	3.12 × 4.85 m (10'3" × 15'11")
Bathroom	Main	2.57 × 2.59 m (8'5" × 8'6")	4 Pc Bath
Foyer	Main	2.79 × 2.72 m (9'2" × 8'11")

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

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

Within a 10-minute walk: 7 grocery stores, 62 cafés and restaurants, 17 parks, 5 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Kazem Meat & Chicken Fruit & Vegetable House (600 m). Nearest park: Riverwalk Park (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

Sacred Heart Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 68%6 min walk
Central Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 77%17 min walk
King George Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 89%1.3 km
John McCrae Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 97%, math 84%1.3 km

Secondary

Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 71%, literacy test 91%1.6 km
St. James Catholic High School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 44%, literacy test 85%1.8 km
John F. Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 76%, literacy test 90%1.8 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 N1E

Owners / renters: 74% / 26%
Median household income: $96,000
Average age: 40
Children under 15: 18%
Homes: 56% detached, 5% high-rise
Commute by transit: 3%
Population: 44,799

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.7%, Italian 0.7%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.5%, Polish 0.5%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Guelph police: 58 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 Kitchener: 23 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

🚆 Rail line (Goderich Subdivision)300 m

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).

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Listed by Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate.

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Estimated monthly cost

Mortgage: $2,141
Property tax: $203
Maintenance: $640
Total: $2,984

$97,800 down, 25-year amortization at 4.39%.

Cash needed to buy

Down payment: $97,800
Land transfer tax: $6,255
Legal and other costs: ~$2,500
Total: $106,555

First-time buyers can get up to $8,475 of land transfer tax back. All closing costs

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Rental potential

$2,150/month

Typical asking rent for 1 bedroom condos like this within 2 km (5 for rent now; most $1,795–$2,400).

As a rental, with 20% down

Rent: $2,150
Mortgage: −$2,141
Property tax: −$203
Maintenance fee: −$640
Insurance, repairs, vacancy: −$164
Cash flow: −$998/month

Cap rate 2.8% · gross yield 5.3%. Rentals need 20% down. Rough figures before income tax; ask us for a full analysis.

Rent control: Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.

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