478 First Avenue W
Central, North Bay, P1B 3C4
$449,900
- 4+1 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 2 parking
- 1500-2000 sq ft
Listed 61 days ago · MLS® X13695242
About this home
Opportunity Knocks! Spacious detached home 1,654 sq ft (above grade floor) plus basement; offering 5 bedrooms and 3 washrooms, with a separate entrance to the basement. Ideally located in a convenient central location close to public transit, shopping, and just a short walk to the waterfront. A great opportunity for a large family, multi-generational household, or investor. Step inside to a welcoming foyer leading to a bright and spacious living room featuring large windows that fill the space with natural light; The dining area offers plenty of room for family meals and gatherings. The bright and cozy kitchen provides ample cupboard space and direct access to the backyard deck-perfect for entertaining or enjoying warm summer evenings. A 3-piece bathroom completes the main floor. The second level features 4 generous bedrooms, each with a window and closet, plus a 4-piecebathroom.The lower level offers a separate entrance, 1 good-sized bedroom, 2-piece bathroom, and laundry area, providing excellent potential for an in-law suite or additional living space. Private parking for two vehicles is available along the side of the home. Hot water tank is owned. A versatile property with plenty of space and potential in a highly convenient location-don't miss this opportunity!
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- Lot
- 33 × 89.72 ft
- Basement
- Finished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $3,435 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Central
- Municipality
- North Bay
- Price per sq ft
- $257 (10% below detached houses in Central, $287)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground + 1 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (ground), 1 × 2-piece (basement)
- Rooms
- 7 above ground + 1 below
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Carpet Free, Water Heater Owned
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Faces
- South
- Outdoor
- Deck, Garden Shed
Parking
- Total parking
- 2
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 33 × 89.72 ft
More
- Possession
- 60-89 days
- Nearby
- Fenced Yard, Public Transit, School, Library
- Cross street
- Front Street & First Ave W
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 3.8 × 5.8 m (12'6" × 19') | Laminate, Window |
| Dining Room | Main | 4.59 × 3.5 m (15'1" × 11'6") | Laminate |
| Kitchen | Main | 2.99 × 3.7 m (9'10" × 12'2") | Laminate, Window, W/O To Deck |
| Bathroom | Main | 3.65 × 3.05 m (12' × 10') | Ceramic Floor, 3 Pc Bath |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 3.7 × 5.69 m (12'2" × 18'8") | Laminate, Closet |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 2.7 × 5.09 m (8'10" × 16'8") | Laminate, Closet |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 2.8 × 2.89 m (9'2" × 9'6") | Laminate, Closet |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 2.3 × 3.09 m (7'7" × 10'2") | Laminate, Closet |
| Bathroom | Second | 3.65 × 3.05 m (12' × 10') | Ceramic Floor, 4 Pc Bath |
| Bedroom 5 | Basement | 4.99 × 3.7 m (16'4" × 12'2") | Laminate |
| Laundry | Basement | 3.2 × 5.3 m (10'6" × 17'5") | Laminate, Window |
| Bathroom | Basement | 3.05 × 3.05 m (10' × 10') | Laminate, 2 Pc Bath |
History of this address
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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: no grocery stores, 12 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks. Nearest park: Third Ave Trail (500 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Mother St. Bride School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 25%3 min walk - St. Alexander School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 87%, math 27%14 min walk - École Saint-Vincent Catholic · French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 75%, math 6%14 min walk - St. Hubert Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 37%14 min walk
Secondary
- École secondaire catholique Algonquin French6 min walk
- St Joseph-Scollard Hall Secondary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 35%, literacy test 85%13 min walk - Chippewa Secondary School1.2 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 P1B
- Owners / renters
- 57% / 43%
- Median household income
- $66,000
- Average age
- 44
- Children under 15
- 13%
- Homes
- 50% detached, 10% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 3%
- Population
- 33,113
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.2%, Italian 0.2%, Spanish 0.1%, Yue (Cantonese) 0.1%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for North Bay police: 88 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 Northern Life Realty, Brokerage.
Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.
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