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512 Downie Street

Stratford, Stratford, N5A 1Y2

$359,900

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  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 2 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 19 days ago · MLS® X13849702

About this home

Embrace the enduring charm and remarkable versatility of this classic 2+ storey red-brick century home centrally located at 512 Downie Street in the vibrant heart of Stratford. Perfectly tailored for asset-building portfolios or anyone with a creative personal style looking for a blank canvas that this expansive property offers. The generous layout features four bedrooms and a cozy sitting area. Creative minds will appreciate the exceptional design flexibility found in the unfinished third-floor loft- complete with its own dedicated staircase; ideal for a creative studio - and full basement featuring a convenient separate side entrance. Step outside to relax on the fully covered front porch, a quintessential character feature perfect for morning coffee or warm summer evening gatherings. Positioned on a central unmatched location that puts you just a 10-minute stroll from Stratford's historic downtown core, placing world-class theatres, artisanal coffee shops, renowned local restaurants and scenic Avon River trails right at your doorstep. Residents are also steps from neighborhood parks, while professionals and students are just a quick two-minute trip from the University of Waterloo Stratford Campus. Centrally located for commuters to utilize the proximity to major regional hubs of Kitchener, Waterloo, Woodstock and London.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
33.83 × 66 ft
Basement
Unfinished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$4,216 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Stratford
Municipality
Stratford
Price per sq ft
$277 (41% below detached houses in Stratford, $467)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (second)
Rooms
7 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Yes
Features
Carpet Free

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Age
100+
Faces
West

Parking

Total parking
2

Lot

Size
33.83 × 66 ft

More

Possession
2 weeks from unconditional
Nearby
Fenced Yard
Cross street
Grant Street and Perth St

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Dining RoomMain4.19 × 3.08 m (13'9" × 10'1")
Living RoomMain3.93 × 3.13 m (12'11" × 10'3")
KitchenMain3.89 × 3.08 m (12'9" × 10'1")
SittingMain2.74 × 2.68 m (9' × 8'10")
BedroomSecond3.33 × 2.6 m (10'11" × 8'6")
BedroomSecond3.05 × 2.69 m (10' × 8'10")
BedroomSecond3.33 × 2.6 m (10'11" × 8'6")
BedroomSecond3 × 2.71 m (9'10" × 8'11")
OtherUpper6.71 × 5.49 m (22' × 18')
Utility RoomBasement7.2 × 3.12 m (23'7" × 10'3")

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

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

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 12 cafés and restaurants, 9 parks. Nearest grocery: Foodland (250 m). Nearest park: Inverness Playground (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Shakespeare Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 26%    7 min walk
  • Anne Hathaway Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 85%, math 44%    10 min walk
  • St. Ambrose Separate School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 67%    11 min walk
  • Romeo Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 39%    13 min walk

Secondary

  • Stratford Intermediate School1.4 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 N5A

Owners / renters
66% / 34%
Median household income
$77,000
Average age
45
Children under 15
14%
Homes
55% detached, 6% high-rise
Commute by transit
2%
Population
32,898

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Gujarati 0.3%, Spanish 0.3%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.2%, Mandarin 0.2%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Stratford police: 54 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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