579 John Street
South Bruce Peninsula, South Bruce Peninsula, N0H 2T0
$415,000
Reduced $14,000 from $429,000
- 4 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 6 parking
- 700-1100 sq ft
Listed 50 days ago · MLS® X13729676
About this home
Imagine waking up every day in the heart of Wiarton, Ontario - a town celebrated for its natural beauty and welcoming community. This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom home at 579 John Street offers the perfect canvas for your next chapter. The sun-drenched living room invites you to unwind, featuring large windows, soft natural light, warm hardwood-style flooring, and a charming rustic live-edge shelf that adds a touch of character. The stunning kitchen is a true showstopper - gleaming granite-looking countertops, crisp white shaker cabinets, a bold mosaic tile backsplash, and modern stainless-steel appliances make cooking a genuine pleasure. The spa-inspired bathroom boasts warm wood vanity accents, floating shelves, and elegant slate-toned flooring. Bedrooms are cozy and well-appointed, with ceiling fans, ample natural light, and tasteful finishes throughout. The upper floor offers versatile additional space with built-in shelving & two bedrooms. These rooms would be ideal for a retreat, studio, or extra guest rooms. Here are some of the Owner's favourite things about this property: economical A/C, new water heater (approx. 2022), Dishwasher & Island, Updated Bathroom, Exterior of House Newly Painted, 4 bedrooms, large, fenced backyard & covered deck, nice privacy, good for dogs. Close to the K to 12 School/Town but also away from busy downtown. Whether you're a first-time buyer, young family, older couple, investor, or just looking for a lifestyle change in Georgian Bay cottage country, this home delivers comfort, style, and endless possibility.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Size
- 700-1100 sq ft
- Lot
- 50 × 198 ft
- Basement
- Full, Unfinished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $1,805 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- South Bruce Peninsula
- Municipality
- South Bruce Peninsula
- Price per sq ft
- $461 (about the same as detached houses in South Bruce Peninsula)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (main)
- Rooms
- 10 above ground + 1 below
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Water Heater Owned
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
Building and exterior
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Exterior
- Wood
- Roof
- Metal, Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Faces
- East
- Outdoor
- Deck, Landscape Lighting, Landscaped, Privacy, Recreational Area, Year Round Living, Shed
Parking
- Total parking
- 6
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 50 × 198 ft (rectangular)
More
- Possession
- FLEXIBLE
- Nearby
- School Bus Route, School, Wooded/Treed, Rec./Commun.Centre, Place Of Worship, Library
- Cross street
- George Street & John Street
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Main | 2.99 × 2.94 m (9'10" × 9'8") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 3.11 × 1.49 m (10'2" × 4'11") | |
| Living Room | Main | 4.21 × 3.09 m (13'10" × 10'2") | |
| Pantry | Main | 1.52 × 1.23 m (5' × 4') | |
| Mud Room | Main | 1.49 × 1.46 m (4'11" × 4'9") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 3.05 × 1.47 m (10' × 4'10") | |
| Bedroom | Main | 3.56 × 3.08 m (11'8" × 10'1") | |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | 3.37 × 2.6 m (11'1" × 8'6") | |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper | 3.37 × 2.91 m (11'1" × 9'7") | |
| Bedroom 4 | Upper | 3.24 × 2.89 m (10'8" × 9'6") | |
| Utility Room | Basement | 7.92 × 6.95 m (26' × 22'10") |
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: 1 grocery store, 9 cafés and restaurants, 2 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: Foodland (800 m). Nearest park: Jimmy Brown Park (400 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Peninsula Shores District School6 min walk
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 N0H
- Owners / renters
- 86% / 14%
- Median household income
- $86,000
- Average age
- 48
- Children under 15
- 14%
- Homes
- 86% detached, 0% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 0%
- Population
- 53,674
Languages spoken most at home besides English: German 0.4%, Pennsylvania German 0.3%, Urdu 0.2%, Gujarati 0.2%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Grey Bruce (South Bruce Peninsula) (OPP): 42 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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