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278 Dalhousie Street

Town Ward 3, Peterborough, K9J 2M4

$398,000

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 1 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 6 days ago · MLS® X14030756

About this home

Character, convenience and versatile living space come together at 278 Dalhousie Street. This inviting century home is filled with personality, featuring warm wood floors, tall trim and original baseboards throughout the comfortable living and dining rooms. The bright kitchen offers crisp white cabinetry and plenty of functional workspace, while a three-piece bathroom added by the current owners brings welcome convenience to the main floor. The second level includes two bedrooms and a four-piece bathroom with a deep tub. One level above, the spacious third-storey bedroom offers added flexibility, with plenty of room to create a sitting area, workspace or study nook. Outdoors, restored brickwork frames the entrance, while the front porch, established gardens, partially fenced yard and generous attached storage area add to the home's appeal. Additional features include forced-air gas heating and an owned on-demand hot water heater. Ideally located close to downtown Peterborough, shopping, everyday amenities and public transit, this character-filled home offers an accessible opportunity for homeowners and investors alike. Quick closing available.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
25 × 74 ft
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$3,420 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Town Ward 3
Municipality
Peterborough
Price per sq ft
$306 (11% below detached houses in Town Ward 3, $343)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second)
Rooms
8 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Air Exchanger

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
Faces
North

Parking

Total parking
1

Lot

Size
25 × 74 ft

More

Possession
Immediate
Cross street
Stewart St. & Dalhousie St

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: 5 grocery stores, 64 cafés and restaurants, 7 parks, 6 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: No Frills (450 m). Nearest park: Bethune Park (50 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Prince of Wales Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 33%    14 min walk
  • The Children’s Montessori & Preparatory School Private14 min walk
  • Queen Mary Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 68%, math 29%    1.3 km
  • Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 39%    1.3 km

Secondary

  • Peterborough Alternative and Continuing Education17 min walk
  • St. Peter Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 61%, literacy test 83%    1.7 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 1 source nearby

  • 🚆 Rail line (Havelock 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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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

Listed by RE/MAX Rouge River Realty Ltd..

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