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53 BENSON Avenue

Northcrest Ward 5, Peterborough, K9H 5X7

$674,900

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  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 4 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 28 days ago · MLS® X13813152

About this home

Welcome to this beautiful, inviting character home, perfectly situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in the highly sought-after Teachers Colledge neighbourhood of Peterborough. This prime location offers a rare combination of peaceful living and exceptional convenience, with the ability to walk, bus or drive just minutes to downtown amenities. This spacious four-bedrrom, three bathroom home, complete with a main-floor powder room, blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. The large living room features a wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and welcoming space for relaxing evenings with family and friends. From here, the home flows seamlessly into the open-concept kitchen, dining, and living areas, making everyday living and entertaining effortless. A standout feature is the impressive addition completed in 2015, thoughtfully designed to enhance both comfort and connection to the outdoors. The expansive family room showcases coffered ceilings, custom built-in cabinetry and shelving, large windows, and two walk-out doors leading to spacious rear deck. The design provides a bright, comfortable gathering space while offering easy access to the outdoors and wheelchair accessibility to the rear entrance and deck. Hardwood floors extends throughout the home, adding warmth and continuity to the living spaces. The spacious primary bedroom offers a wonderful retreat, complete with a generous walk-in closet and a large four-piece ensuite bathroom. Enjoy an exceptional Peterborough lifestyle with the Rotary Trail, parks, biking paths, and the river close at hand. Downtown Peterborough is just a short walk away, offering a wonderful selection of restaurants, shopping, hockey and sports facilities, cultural events, and summer festivals. Little Lake Marina and Beavermead Park are also nearby, providing even more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. A wonderful combination of character, space, thoughtful updates, and an outstanding location.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Lot
40 × 100 ft
Basement
Unfinished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$6,972 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Northcrest Ward 5
Municipality
Peterborough
Price per sq ft
$386 (11% below detached houses in Northcrest Ward 5, $431)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second)
Rooms
8 above ground
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Features
Water Heater Owned, Wheelchair Access

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick, Stucco (Plaster)
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Block
Age
100+
Faces
East

Parking

Total parking
4
Driveway and parking
Lane

Lot

Size
40 × 100 ft (rectangular)
Acreage
< .50

More

Possession
30-59 days
Nearby
Public Transit, Place Of Worship, Park, School
Cross street
Parkhill Rd W & George St. N

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain19.1 × 12 m (62'8" × 39'4")East View, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
Family RoomMain15.7 × 17.2 m (51'6" × 56'5")NW View, Hardwood Floor, W/O To Deck
Dining RoomMain11.6 × 12.6 m (38'1" × 41'4")Overlooks Family, Hardwood Floor, Overlooks Living
KitchenMain11.5 × 15.6 m (37'9" × 51'2")Overlooks Dining, Hardwood Floor, Breakfast Area
BedroomSecond15.5 × 12.3 m (50'10" × 40'4")4 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 2Second12 × 14.8 m (39'4" × 48'7")Hardwood Floor, East View
Bedroom 3Second12 × 12.9 m (39'4" × 42'4")Hardwood Floor, East View
Bedroom 4Second8.1 × 9.11 m (26'7" × 29'11")Hardwood Floor, West View

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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, 10 cafés and restaurants, 9 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: The Grocery Outlet (700 m). Nearest park: Dixon Park (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Queen Elizabeth Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 72%    9 min walk
  • St. Anne Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 57%    10 min walk
  • Highland Heights Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 32%    18 min walk
  • Armour Heights Public School1.5 km

Secondary

  • Peterborough Alternative and Continuing Education13 min walk
  • Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 85%    18 min walk
  • Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 49%, literacy test 76%    1.9 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 K9H

Owners / renters
53% / 47%
Median household income
$64,000
Average age
44
Children under 15
13%
Homes
53% detached, 3% high-rise
Commute by transit
5%
Population
29,704

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 0.4%, Hindi 0.2%, Mandarin 0.2%, Korean 0.2%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Peterborough police: 68 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.

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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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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE TERREQUITY REALTY.

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