44 James Street W
Cobourg, Cobourg, K9A 2J9
$650,000
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 4 parking
- 2000-2500 sq ft
Listed 10 days ago · MLS® X13885024
About this home
Character and history fill this red brick home, ideally located moments from Lake Ontario and downtown shops, restaurants, and markets. Offering a family-friendly layout, detached garage, and private backyard, this home blends timeless charm with thoughtful updates. A bright, open foyer welcomes guests and leads into the inviting front living room, featuring a cozy fireplace and charming window nook. The living room flows seamlessly into the spacious family and dining rooms, where a bay window fills the carpet-free space with natural light. The updated kitchen offers ample cabinetry and counter space, stainless steel appliances, a large window overlooking the double undermount sink, and a tin tile-style backsplash. A full bathroom and convenient mudroom with abundant storage complete the main level. Upstairs, three well-appointed bedrooms offer ample closet space, with one bedroom enjoying a walkout to the balcony. An updated, sun-filled bathroom with a separate tub and glass shower enclosure, plus a convenient laundry room, add everyday functionality to the upper level. Outside, the private fenced backyard offers a peaceful retreat, with an elevated deck ideal for al fresco dining and a patio perfect for entertaining or quiet evenings under the stars. Just moments from downtown amenities, Cobourg Beach, and convenient 401 access, this character-filled home offers the perfect place to put down roots in Northumberland County.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Lot
- 45 × 84.06 ft
- Basement
- Full, Unfinished
- Garage
- Detached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $4,430 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Cobourg
- Municipality
- Cobourg
- Price per sq ft
- $289 (42% below detached houses in Cobourg, $500)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second)
- Rooms
- 11 above ground + 3 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Wood, Family Room
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Faces
- North
- Outdoor
- Deck, Patio, Porch, Landscaped
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 4
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 45 × 84.06 ft
- Acreage
- < .50
More
- Possession
- TBD
- Cross street
- James St W & George St
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitting | Main | 4.36 × 4.05 m (14'4" × 13'3") | Fireplace |
| Living Room | Main | 4.86 × 3.64 m (15'11" × 11'11") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 3.62 × 4.13 m (11'11" × 13'7") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 5.3 × 3.45 m (17'5" × 11'4") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 1.89 × 1.53 m (6'2" × 5') | 4 Pc Bath |
| Mud Room | Main | 3.04 × 2.64 m (10' × 8'8") | |
| Primary Bedroom | Upper | 4.75 × 3.56 m (15'7" × 11'8") | |
| Bathroom | Upper | 1.89 × 4.63 m (6'2" × 15'2") | 4 Pc Bath |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper | 4.21 × 3.64 m (13'10" × 11'11") | |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper | 3.82 × 3.45 m (12'6" × 11'4") | Walk-In Closet(s), W/O To Balcony |
| Laundry | Upper | 1.89 × 2.11 m (6'2" × 6'11") | |
| Other | Basement | 8.08 × 7.2 m (26'6" × 23'7") | Unfinished |
| Utility Room | Basement | 5.3 × 3.65 m (17'5" × 12') | |
| Other | Basement | 1.88 × 3.56 m (6'2" × 11'8") | |
| Other | Basement |
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: 3 grocery stores, 24 cafés and restaurants, 3 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: The Market & Smør (450 m). Nearest park: Rotary Waterfront Park (500 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- St. Michael Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 44%2 min walk - C.R. Gummow Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 53%18 min walk - Burnham Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 81%, math 56%1.6 km - Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 65%1.7 km
Secondary
- Cobourg Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 81%1.3 km - Northumberland Centre for Individual Studies1.8 km
- St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 57%, literacy test 75%2.2 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 K9A
- Owners / renters
- 74% / 26%
- Median household income
- $82,000
- Average age
- 49
- Children under 15
- 13%
- Homes
- 65% detached, 3% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 1%
- Population
- 26,757
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 0.3%, Korean 0.2%, Mandarin 0.1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.1%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Cobourg police: 85 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).
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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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