553 James Street
Beaverton, Brock, L0K 1A0
$649,000
- 3+1 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 3 parking
- 1100-1500 sq ft
Listed 21 days ago · MLS® N13838594
About this home
Welcome to 553 James Street, a meticulously maintained 3+2 bedroom raised bungalow offering over 2,000 sq. ft. of finished living space and excellent in-law suite potential. Situated in an established, tree-lined neighbourhood in northeast Beaverton, this bright east-west-facing home enjoys abundant natural light throughout the day. The main level features convenient laundry, air conditioning, central vacuum, multiple ceiling fans, individually controlled heating and a carpet-free interior. Most windows were replaced approximately seven years ago, the owned water heater is approximately three years old, and the stove was replaced in 2026. The fully finished lower level offers large above-grade windows, two additional bedrooms, a two-piece bathroom, games room with wet bar, and a separate sink and kitchenette area, ideal for extended family, recreation or work-from-home needs. Additional highlights include a spacious, fully fenced backyard with ample space to entertain and grow your own garden, attached garage with automatic opener and rear yard access, screen doors at both entrances, sump pump, and municipal water and sewer services. Natural gas is available at the street, with connection available at no additional cost where the service is within 20 metres of the lot line. Conveniently located near schools, medical services, shopping, restaurants, Durham Region Transit and Highway 12, and just minutes from Lake Simcoe and Beaverton Harbour Park, featuring a beach, marina, boat launch, splash pad, playground, fishing pier and waterfront recreation.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow-Raised
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 60 × 133.2 ft
- Basement
- Finished
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $3,398 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Beaverton
- Municipality
- Brock
- Price per sq ft
- $499 (6% above detached houses in Beaverton, $471)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground + 1 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 2-piece (lower)
- Rooms
- 5 above ground + 4 below
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- In-Law Capability, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Storage, Guest Accommodations, Central Vacuum
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
- Air conditioning
- Wall Unit(s)
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- Bungalow-Raised
- Exterior
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Faces
- East
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 3
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 60 × 133.2 ft (rectangular)
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Park, Fenced Yard, School
- Cross street
- James Street/Centre Street
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 8.91 × 4.92 m (29'3" × 16'2") | Combined w/Dining, Open Concept, Large Window |
| Dining Room | Main | 8.92 × 4.93 m (29'3" × 16'2") | Combined w/Living, Open Concept, Sliding Doors |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.11 × 4.01 m (13'6" × 13'2") | Window, Overlooks Backyard, W/O To Deck |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 3.35 × 4.01 m (11' × 13'2") | Window, Closet |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | 3.68 × 2.99 m (12'1" × 9'10") | Window, Closet |
| Bedroom 3 | Main | 3.68 × 2.46 m (12'1" × 8'1") | Window, Closet |
| Recreation | Lower | 8.12 × 6.04 m (26'8" × 19'10") | Open Concept, Window, Irregular Room |
| Bedroom 4 | Lower | 3.68 × 3.98 m (12'1" × 13'1") | Window |
| Den | Lower | 3.7 × 4.03 m (12'2" × 13'3") | Window |
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, 3 cafés and restaurants, 2 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest park: King Street Park (750 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Beaverton Public School10 min walk
- Holy Family Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 73%, math 27%14 min walk - Thorah Central Public School1.7 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 L0K
- Owners / renters
- 89% / 11%
- Median household income
- $88,000
- Average age
- 47
- Children under 15
- 13%
- Homes
- 91% detached, 0% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 0%
- Population
- 38,386
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Russian 0.3%, Tamil 0.1%, Polish 0.1%, Yue (Cantonese) 0.1%.
Flood and conservation No mapped hazard
Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area.
Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Durham Region (Oshawa/Whitby/Ajax) police: 43 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 Union Station (downtown Toronto): 90 km. Transit times · Driving times
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.
Listed by CENTURY 21 LEADING EDGE REALTY INC..
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