690 8th Street E
Owen Sound, Owen Sound, N4K 1L8
$315,000
- 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
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Main | 2.89 × 3.71 m (9'6" × 12'2") | |
| Mud Room | Main | 2.51 × 1.67 m (8'3" × 5'6") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 2.69 × 3.83 m (8'10" × 12'7") | |
| Living Room | Main | 3.34 × 3.61 m (10'11" × 11'10") | |
| Foyer | Main | 2.14 × 3.68 m (7' × 12'1") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.1 × 2.76 m (10'2" × 9'1") | |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 2.19 × 3.58 m (7'2" × 11'9") | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 2.42 × 3.58 m (7'11" × 11'9") | |
| Bathroom | Second | 2.33 × 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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