690 8th Street E

Owen Sound, Owen Sound, N4K 1L8

$315,000

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 2 parking
  • 700-1100 sq ft

Listed 32 days ago · MLS® X13799112

About this home

Welcome to this move-in ready 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home on Owen Sound's East Hill. Fully updated throughout, this property offers a fresh, modern feel with nothing left to do but move in and enjoy. The practical layout provides comfortable everyday living, while the recent improvements make this an easy option for buyers looking to avoid renovations or added expenses. Conveniently located close to the YMCA, Rec Centre, hospital, schools, shopping, restaurants and other East Side amenities. Whether you're a first-time buyer, ready to make the move from renting to home ownership, or an investor looking for a solid addition to your portfolio, this home offers great value in a convenient location. Updated, affordable and ready for its next owner. Book your private showing today.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
700-1100 sq ft
Lot
26 × 60 ft
Basement
Unfinished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$2,840 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Owen Sound
Municipality
Owen Sound
Price per sq ft
$350 (5% below detached houses in Owen Sound, $367)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (second)
Rooms
7 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Faces
North

Parking

Total parking
2
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
26 × 60 ft (rectangular)

More

Possession
Possession at any time
Cross street
8th St E & 7th Ave E

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain2.89 × 3.71 m (9'6" × 12'2")
Mud RoomMain2.51 × 1.67 m (8'3" × 5'6")
Dining RoomMain2.69 × 3.83 m (8'10" × 12'7")
Living RoomMain3.34 × 3.61 m (10'11" × 11'10")
FoyerMain2.14 × 3.68 m (7' × 12'1")
BedroomSecond3.1 × 2.76 m (10'2" × 9'1")
Bedroom 2Second2.19 × 3.58 m (7'2" × 11'9")
Bedroom 3Second2.42 × 3.58 m (7'11" × 11'9")
BathroomSecond2.33 × 2.76 m (7'8" × 9'1")4 Pc Bath

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

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

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 14 cafés and restaurants, 9 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Lawson's (800 m). Nearest park: Ryerson Park (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Alexandra Community School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 69%, math 23%
    13 min walk
  • Hillcrest Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 62%, math 22%
    1.5 km
  • St. Basil's Separate School Catholic2.3 km

Secondary

  • St. Mary's High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 44%, literacy test 80%
    15 min walk
  • Owen Sound District Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 49%, literacy test 81%
    1.9 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 N4K

Owners / renters
66% / 34%
Median household income
$69,500
Average age
46
Children under 15
14%
Homes
60% detached, 6% high-rise
Commute by transit
1%
Population
28,975

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 0.2%, Korean 0.1%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.1%, Malayalam 0.1%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Owen Sound police: 103 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).

From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.

Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

Listed by RE/MAX Grey Bruce Realty Inc..

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