39 Dale Drive

Dorchester, Thames Centre, N0L 1G2

$529,900

2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
5 parking
700-1100 sq ft

Listed 12 days ago · MLS® X13873740

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About this home

Welcome to small-town living at its best-with direct access to the Thames River right from your own beautiful lot! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in Dorchester, this charming two-bedroom bungalow is perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or couples seeking a peaceful place to call home. Inside, you'll find convenient main-floor living, a spacious sun-filled living room, and an open-concept kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an inviting dining area. The second bedroom also offers great flexibility as a home office. But the true highlight is the backyard. Step outside to a large deck, relaxing hot tub, breathtaking water views, and direct river access-perfect for launching a canoe, fishing, or simply sitting back and watching the Thames flow by. With deer, foxes, and other wildlife passing through, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy nature from your own backyard. A four-season bunkie provides additional space for a private office, creative studio, or cozy guest retreat. The fully waterproofed basement is a blank canvas ready for your future plans. Close to great schools and nearby amenities, with easy access to Highway 401, this special property offers comfort, convenience, and an incredible riverside lifestyle.

Details

Type: Detached
Style: Bungalow
Size: 700-1100 sq ft
Lot: 60.15 × 177.44 ft
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Garage: None
Kitchens: 1
Property tax: $2,528 (2025)
Neighbourhood: Dorchester
Municipality: Thames Centre
Price per sq ft: $589 (24% above detached houses in Dorchester, $473)

Interior

Bedrooms: 2 above ground
Bathrooms: 1 × 3-piece (ground)
Rooms: 5 above ground
Family room or den: Yes
Fireplace: No
Features: Floor Drain, On Demand Water Heater, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Sump Pump

Heating, cooling and services

Heating: Baseboard, Gas
Air conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
Water and sewer: Septic

Building and exterior

Style: Bungalow
Exterior: Brick
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Block
Faces: South
Outdoor: Deck, Fishing, Hot Tub, Landscaped, Privacy, Porch, Fence - Full, Out Buildings, Shed, Storage
Waterfront: Direct

Parking

Total parking: 5
Driveway and parking: Private Double

Lot

Size: 60.15 × 177.44 ft (rectangular)
Acreage: < .50

Possession: 30 days
Nearby: Cul de Sac/Dead End, Fenced Yard, Greenbelt/Conservation, River/Stream, School, Waterfront
Cross street: Richmond Street

Rooms

Room	Level	Size
Living Room	Ground	7.58 × 3.51 m (24'10" × 11'6")
Kitchen	Ground	4.06 × 3.51 m (13'4" × 11'6")
Dining Room	Ground	2.28 × 3.51 m (7'6" × 11'6")
Bedroom	Ground	3.09 × 3.51 m (10'2" × 11'6")
Bedroom	Ground	2.68 × 3.51 m (8'10" × 11'6")
Bathroom	Ground	1.54 × 3.51 m (5'1" × 11'6")

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Car-dependent

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

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 5 cafés and restaurants, 0 parks. Nearest grocery: Foodland (950 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

St. David Separate School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 77%, math 48%3 min walk
River Heights School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 69%, math 63%1.5 km

Secondary

Northdale Central Public School6 min walk
Lord Dorchester Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 63%, literacy test 74%10 min walk

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%.

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Who lives here postal area N0L

Owners / renters: 87% / 13%
Median household income: $100,000
Average age: 42
Children under 15: 18%
Homes: 90% detached, 0% high-rise
Commute by transit: 0%
Population: 49,817

Languages spoken most at home besides English: German 0.4%, Portuguese 0.3%, Spanish 0.2%, Pennsylvania German 0.2%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Middlesex (Thames Centre) (OPP): 27 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: 14 km. Transit times · Driving times

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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