591 Elgin Street
Saugeen Shores, Saugeen Shores, N0H 2C0
$685,000
Reduced $90,000 from $775,000
- 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
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 8.41 × 3.52 m (27'7" × 11'7") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 6.22 × 3.73 m (20'5" × 12'3") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 5.18 × 3.04 m (17' × 10') | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 3.85 × 3.88 m (12'8" × 12'9") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 5.01 × 4.57 m (16'5" × 15') | |
| Bedroom | Second | 5.48 × 5.66 m (18' × 18'7") | |
| Den | Main | 3.86 × 4.36 m (12'8" × 14'4") | |
| Laundry | Main | 3.65 × 3.96 m (12' × 13') | |
| Other | Second | 7.04 × 5.2 m (23'1" × 17'1") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 3.85 × 4.01 m (12'8" × 13'2") | 3 Pc Ensuite |
| Bathroom | Second | 3.39 × 2.6 m (11'1" × 8'6") | 4 Pc Bath |
| Bathroom | Main | 1.23 × 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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Listed by Wilfred McIntee & Co Limited.
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