676 Lorne Avenue E

Stratford, Stratford, N5A 6S5

$1,799,999

Reduced $399,001 from $2,199,000

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Listed 35 days ago · MLS® X13782412

About this home

TURNKEY AUTOMOTIVE OPPORTUNITY IN STRATFORD! Established car lot operation at this location forapproximately 20 plus years, offering an exceptional opportunity for an automotive user,investor, or owner-operator. Situated on approximately 1.5 acres, the property features ampleparking and a functional setup designed for vehicle sales, repair, detailing, and relatedautomotive uses.The property includes 2 offices and 2 drive-in garages. The first garage features 5 drive-indoors, providing excellent flexibility for multiple repair and detailing operations to runsimultaneously. The second garage includes a washroom, office, mezzanine, and 2 hoists,offering additional workspace and storage. Ample on-site parking provides plenty of room forvehicle inventory and customer parking.Located on the east side of thriving Stratford, the property is positioned directly along thelatest planned route for the new Highway 7/8, providing excellent future connectivity andexposure. The site also backs onto a golf course, adding to its unique setting.The existing 1.5-acre site offers strong potential for continued automotive use while alsopresenting an attractive future redevelopment opportunity, subject to municipal approvals anddue diligence.A rare combination of established automotive infrastructure, generous land, multiple drive-indoors, hoists, parking, and future potential. Excellent opportunity for an automotive operator,investor, or developer! Seller has plans/drawings for a proposed expansion to approximately 15,000 sq. ft. Property hasan appraised value of approximately $2.7M.

Details

Type
Commercial Retail
Lot
211.4 × 322.8 ft
Garage
None
Property tax
$6,100 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Stratford
Municipality
Stratford

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Gas Forced Air Open
Air conditioning
Yes
Water and sewer
Sanitary
Utilities
Yes

Building and exterior

Building area
2 Acres

More

Possession
Owner + Tenant
Cross street
From Shakespeare - South on R.
Business type
Automotive Related

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Car-dependent

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 1 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks. Nearest park: Knights of Columbus Forest Park (400 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Anne Hathaway Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 85%, math 44%
    11 min walk
  • St. Ambrose Separate School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 67%
    1.6 km
  • Shakespeare Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 26%
    1.7 km
  • Romeo Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 39%
    2.0 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 N5A

Owners / renters
66% / 34%
Median household income
$77,000
Average age
45
Children under 15
14%
Homes
55% detached, 6% high-rise
Commute by transit
2%
Population
32,898

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Gujarati 0.3%, Spanish 0.3%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.2%, Mandarin 0.2%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Stratford police: 54 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 FLOWER CITY REALTY.

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