273 William Street
Town Ward 3, Peterborough, K9J 5E5
$579,900
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 parking
- 1500-2000 sq ft
Listed 3 days ago · MLS® X14087730
About this home
Charming, full of character, and positioned just minutes from downtown, this classic 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence seamlessly blends historic warmth with highly functional living spaces. From the welcoming front porch to the serene screened-in porch at the rear, the home offers fantastic options for outdoor relaxation and seasonal entertaining. Inside, traditional details shine throughout a comfortable layout, capped off by a versatile back bonus room perfect for a home office, playroom, or sun-drenched lounge. With three bedrooms, huge bathroom, 2nd floor laundry, and an unbeatable location close to local dining, shops, and urban amenities, this home presents a rare blend of timeless personality and vibrant downtown convenience.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Age
- 100+ years
- Size
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- Lot
- 41 × 87.5 ft
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $4,629 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Town Ward 3
- Municipality
- Peterborough
- Price per sq ft
- $331 (4% below detached houses in Town Ward 3, $344)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (second)
- Rooms
- 11 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
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Age
- 100+
- Faces
- West
- Outdoor
- Deck, Landscaped, Porch, Shed
Parking
- Total parking
- 2
- Driveway and parking
- Available
Lot
- Size
- 41 × 87.5 ft (rectangular)
More
- Possession
- 60 Day Closing
- Nearby
- Arts Centre, Fenced Yard, Hospital, Level, Library, Park
- Cross street
- King St
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dining Room | Main | 4.88 × 3.61 m (16' × 11'10") | |
| Living Room | Main | 3.68 × 3.58 m (12'1" × 11'9") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 3.18 × 4.7 m (10'5" × 15'5") | |
| Sunroom | Main | 2.92 × 4.09 m (9'7" × 13'5") | |
| Den | Main | 3.33 × 2.95 m (10'11" × 9'8") | |
| Foyer | Main | 2.31 × 3.58 m (7'7" × 11'9") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 1.09 × 1.7 m (3'7" × 5'7") | 2 Pc Bath |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 3.56 × 4.06 m (11'8" × 13'4") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.48 × 3.38 m (11'5" × 11'1") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3 × 2.9 m (9'10" × 9'6") | |
| Bathroom | Second | 3.02 × 4.14 m (9'11" × 13'7") | 3 Pc Bath |
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: 4 grocery stores, 49 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks, 8 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Charlotte Pantry (300 m). Nearest park: Bethune Park (450 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Prince of Wales Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 33%9 min walk - Queen Mary Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 68%, math 29%13 min walk - The Children’s Montessori & Preparatory School Private1.2 km
- Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 39%1.7 km
Secondary
- Peterborough Alternative and Continuing Education18 min walk
- St. Peter Catholic Secondary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 61%, literacy test 83%1.3 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 K9J
- Owners / renters
- 62% / 38%
- Median household income
- $72,500
- Average age
- 44
- Children under 15
- 15%
- Homes
- 62% detached, 10% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 2%
- Population
- 44,547
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 0.4%, Spanish 0.2%, Gujarati 0.2%, Hindi 0.2%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Peterborough police: 68 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.
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.
Listed by Royal LePage Frank Real Estate.
Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.
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