421 Grand Avenue E

Chatham, Chatham-Kent, N7L 1X4

$879,900

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Listed 75 days ago · MLS® X13646154

About this home

Incredible opportunity for an investor looking for a well-established property with plenty of upside. The Flamingo Motel has a long history of providing travellers, workers and longer-term guests with an affordable and welcoming place to stay in Chatham.The property currently operates with 14 motel rooms, along with a spacious attached residence featuring four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a kitchen and a living room. The residence offers flexibility for an owner-operator, on-site manager or staff accommodations. Subject to municipal approval, a buyer may also wish to explore options for creating additional rentable suites or reconfiguring portions of the property to increase its income potential.The building has benefited from several important updates, including most windows, a newer roof, an updated fire alarm system and renovations to three of the motel units. The existing layout provides a solid foundation for a new owner to continue operating the business while updating additional rooms over time.Located in Chatham, the property is well positioned to serve guests travelling through Southwestern Ontario, as well as contractors, seasonal workers, families and visitors requiring short- or longer-term accommodations. Chatham is a growing regional centre with convenient access to Highway 401, shopping, restaurants, healthcare, recreation and a diverse local economy supported by agriculture, manufacturing and service industries.Whether you are looking for an owner-operated business, an income-producing property or a value-add investment, the Flamingo Motel offers a rare combination of existing operations, on-site living accommodations and future potential. Property and business are being sold together. Buyers are responsible for completing their own due diligence regarding zoning, licensing, permitted uses and any future renovations or additional units.

Details

Type
Investment
Lot
70 × 270 ft
Garage
None
Property tax
$13,781 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Chatham
Municipality
Chatham-Kent

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Radiant
Air conditioning
Partial
Water and sewer
Sanitary
Utilities
Yes

Building and exterior

Building area
18,923 Sq Ft Divisible

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Possession
1 Month
Cross street
St. Clair St
Business type
Hotel/Motel/Inn

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

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

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 6 cafés and restaurants, 2 parks. Nearest grocery: The Little Market (200 m). Nearest park: John Waddell Dog Off-Leash Area (600 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • McNaughton Ave Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 80%, math 51%
    16 min walk
  • King George VI Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 50%
    18 min walk
  • St. Joseph Catholic School Catholic1.8 km
  • Queen Elizabeth II Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 71%, math 15%
    2.3 km

Secondary

  • Chatham-Kent Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 42%, literacy test 77%
    1.4 km
  • Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 60%, literacy test 88%
    1.9 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 N7L

Owners / renters
66% / 34%
Median household income
$68,500
Average age
45
Children under 15
15%
Homes
62% detached, 9% high-rise
Commute by transit
1%
Population
25,127

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.6%, Portuguese 0.4%, Polish 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.3%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Chatham-Kent police: 66 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.

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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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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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