497 Forfar Street E

Fergus, Centre Wellington, N1M 3H6

$775,000

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  • 3+1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 5 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 17 days ago · MLS® X13855238

About this home

Welcome to 497 Forfar Street East, a well-cared-for raised bungalow offering a total of 2,113 sq ft of flexible living space, thoughtful updates and a mature corner setting in Fergus. The main level offers approximately 1,096 sq. ft. with three bedrooms and a bright, comfortable layout. An updated kitchen and bathroom, hardwood flooring and fresh paint give the home a welcoming, move-in-ready feel while still leaving opportunities for a new owner to make it their own. What really sets this home apart is the versatility of the lower level. Fully above grade kitchen with direct access to back yard, engineered flooring, additional bedroom and bathroom, this space is ideally suited to extended family, multigenerational living, older children or simply creating more room for everyday life. Outside, the mature corner lot offers established landscaping and a sense of privacy that can be difficult to replicate in newer neighbourhoods. The park behind and access the the Elora/Cataract trail are a bonus. An attached single-car garage, driveway parking for approximately four vehicles and a storage shed add everyday convenience. With three bedrooms on the main level, flexible lower-level living space, an attached garage and a mature setting, 497 Forfar Street East offers a combination of features that can appeal to buyers looking for both comfortable everyday living and room to adapt as their needs change. A wonderful opportunity to make your next move in Fergus.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow-Raised
Age
31-50 years
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
51 × 130 ft
Basement
Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance, Full, Walk-Out, Finished
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$4,069 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Fergus
Municipality
Centre Wellington
Price per sq ft
$596 (23% above detached houses in Fergus, $486)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
6 above ground + 6 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Carpet Free, In-Law Capability, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Water Heater, Water Softener

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow-Raised
Exterior
Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Age
31-50 years
Faces
North
Outdoor
Deck, Privacy, Patio, Shed

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
5
Driveway and parking
Private Double

Lot

Size
51 × 130 ft (rectangular)

More

Possession
Immediate
Nearby
Hospital, School, Rec./Commun.Centre, Park, Library, Place Of Worship
Cross street
Gartshore St & Gzowski St

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
BathroomMain1.52 × 2.31 m (5' × 7'7")4 Pc Bath
BedroomMain2.68 × 3.49 m (8'10" × 11'5")
BedroomMain3.38 × 4.67 m (11'1" × 15'4")
BedroomMain3.38 × 4.09 m (11'1" × 13'5")
KitchenMain3.24 × 4.95 m (10'8" × 16'3")
Living RoomMain3.23 × 4.64 m (10'7" × 15'3")
BathroomBasement2.71 × 1.3 m (8'11" × 4'3")3 Pc Bath
BedroomBasement3.66 × 2.76 m (12' × 9'1")
KitchenBasement3.91 × 4.21 m (12'10" × 13'10")
LaundryBasement2.71 × 1.65 m (8'11" × 5'5")
RecreationBasement3.25 × 7.17 m (10'8" × 23'6")
Utility RoomBasement3.81 × 2.95 m (12'6" × 9'8")

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, 2 cafés and restaurants, 8 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: Forfar Park (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Victoria Terrace Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 50%
    8 min walk
  • St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 88%
    15 min walk
  • John Black Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 58%
    18 min walk
  • James McQueen Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 56%, math 50%
    1.4 km

Secondary

  • Centre Wellington District High School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 63%, literacy test 89%
    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 N1M

Owners / renters
76% / 24%
Median household income
$95,000
Average age
42
Children under 15
18%
Homes
67% detached, 2% high-rise
Commute by transit
0%
Population
18,498

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.5%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.2%, Gujarati 0.2%, Malayalam 0.1%.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario).

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 80 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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Listed by Keller Williams Home Group Realty.

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