591 Elgin Street

Saugeen Shores, Saugeen Shores, N0H 2C0

$685,000

Reduced $90,000 from $775,000

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 4 parking
  • 2500-3000 sq ft

Listed 77 days ago · MLS® X13636984

About this home

Welcome to this unique, classic, and stately Ontario Cottage-style century home, perfectly situated just steps from downtown and close to the shores of Lake Huron. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully enhanced over the years, this timeless residence blends historic charm with modern comfort. The elegant main floor features a formal living room, dining room that showcase the character and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Bonus room would be a perfect location for a home business. A thoughtfully designed addition offers a beautiful kitchen complete with maple cabinetry, granite countertops, and direct access to a spacious covered porch overlooking the charming backyard and flagstone patio-an ideal setting for entertaining or quiet evenings outdoors. Convenience meets comfort with main floor laundry, a 2-piece powder room, and a spacious primary retreat featuring a 3-piece ensuite, dressing room, and walk-in closet. Upstairs, you'll find two generous bedrooms, a cozy reading area, and a 4-piece bathroom, providing plenty of space for family and guests. Adding to the appeal is a detached single-car garage, with an adjoining workshop totaling 600 sq ft perfect for hobbies, projects, or additional storage. Enjoy the best of Port Elgin living with Lake Huron just down the road and an array of shops, eateries, and services all within walking distance. This is a rare opportunity to own a distinguished home rich in character and history in one of Ontario's most desirable lakeside communities.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
1 1/2 Storey
Size
2500-3000 sq ft
Lot
66 × 132 ft
Basement
Exposed Rock, Development Potential
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$3,230 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Saugeen Shores
Municipality
Saugeen Shores
Price per sq ft
$249 (55% below detached houses in Saugeen Shores, $550)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second)
Rooms
9 above ground + 4 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Yes
Features
Central Vacuum, Propane Tank, Sump Pump, Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Radiant, Gas
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
1 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Brick, Wood
Roof
Shake
Foundation
Concrete, Stone
Faces
North

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
4

Lot

Size
66 × 132 ft

More

Possession
60+ days
Cross street
Goderich St and Elgin St.

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain8.41 × 3.52 m (27'7" × 11'7")
Dining RoomMain6.22 × 3.73 m (20'5" × 12'3")
KitchenMain5.18 × 3.04 m (17' × 10')
Primary BedroomMain3.85 × 3.88 m (12'8" × 12'9")
BedroomSecond5.01 × 4.57 m (16'5" × 15')
BedroomSecond5.48 × 5.66 m (18' × 18'7")
DenMain3.86 × 4.36 m (12'8" × 14'4")
LaundryMain3.65 × 3.96 m (12' × 13')
OtherSecond7.04 × 5.2 m (23'1" × 17'1")
BathroomMain3.85 × 4.01 m (12'8" × 13'2")3 Pc Ensuite
BathroomSecond3.39 × 2.6 m (11'1" × 8'6")4 Pc Bath
BathroomMain1.23 × 1.06 m (4' × 3'6")2 Pc Bath

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, 10 cafés and restaurants, 9 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest park: Missionary Church Park (400 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St Joseph's School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 32%
    7 min walk
  • Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 74%, math 44%
    11 min walk
  • Northport Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 39%
    13 min walk

Secondary

  • Saugeen District Senior School12 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 Saugeen Shores police: 46 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.

Listed by Wilfred McIntee & Co Limited.

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