49 Norfolk Street B
Downtown, Guelph, N1H 4J1
$20/mo
Listed 137 days ago · MLS® X13248312
About this home
Become Part of Guelph History at The Albion! This is more than just a commercial space, it's an opportunity to become part of one of Guelph's most recognizable landmarks and carry forward the legacy of The Albion. For generations, The Albion has been woven into the fabric of downtown Guelph, serving as a gathering place, a destination, and a piece of the city's rich heritage.Located in the heart of the downtown core, this unique space offers exceptional character, exposure, and the rare chance to operate within a building that locals know and remember. Surrounded by thriving businesses, restaurants, entertainment, and year-round pedestrian traffic, the location provides the perfect blend of history and opportunity.Whether you're envisioning a boutique retail concept, professional office, creative studio, hospitality venture, or another exciting use, this space provides a remarkable canvas to establish your presence while honouring the building's storied past. Original architectural elements and historic charm create an atmosphere that simply cannot be replicated in modern construction.Adding to the opportunity, the other two levels of the building are also available, creating a rare possibility for an owner-occupier, investor, or business looking to expand across multiple floors within one of downtown Guelph's most iconic properties.Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare. Take your place in the next chapter of The Albion's history and help shape its future for generations to come.
Details
- Type
- Commercial Retail
- Lot
- 53.7 × 66 ft
- Garage
- None
- Property tax
- $7 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Downtown
- Municipality
- Guelph
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Gas Forced Air Open
- Air conditioning
- Yes
- Utilities
- Yes
Building and exterior
- Building area
- 3,000 Square Feet
Rental terms
- Minimum term
- 36 months
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Norfolk St and Macdonell St
Location
Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map
The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.
Within a 10-minute walk: 8 grocery stores, 66 cafés and restaurants, 17 parks, 5 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Himalayan Grocers (100 m). Nearest park: Northumberland Park (150 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Central Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 77%4 min walk - Guelph Montessori School Private13 min walk
- John McCrae Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 97%, math 84%16 min walk - Sacred Heart Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 68%18 min walk
Secondary
- Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 71%, literacy test 91%12 min walk - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 63%, literacy test 77%1.5 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 N1H
- Owners / renters
- 54% / 46%
- Median household income
- $77,000
- Average age
- 42
- Children under 15
- 15%
- Homes
- 39% detached, 25% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 6%
- Population
- 42,178
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tigrigna 2.2%, Vietnamese 1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.7%, Spanish 0.6%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Guelph police: 58 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 Kitchener: 22 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise 1 source nearby
- 🚆 Rail line (Metrolinx Guelph Subdivision)200 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).
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 Keller Williams Home Group Realty.
Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.
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