70 Colborne Street
Brantford, N3T 2G5
$1,699,999
Listed 27 days ago · MLS® X13818636
About this home
Prime Downtown Brantford Investment Opportunity! Perfectly positioned in the vibrant heart of downtown Brantford, this fully occupied mixed- use property offers an exceptional blend of convenience, high demand, and significant investment potential. Located directly across from Canada's largest YMCA, the bustling casino, and Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford campus, this property is at the epicenter of a dynamic, rapidly evolving student and professional community. The property includes five fully leased residential units, catering to a growing and steady student population of over 2,700 undergraduates and graduates, ensuring reliable rental income. The four ground-floor commercial units offer prime retail spaces in a high-traffic, sought-after downtown location with excellent visibility and consistent foot traffic from students, professionals, and local residents. The property features 10,946 sq. ft. of above-grade space and an additional 3,000 sq. ft. of below-grade space that provides diverse rental opportunities, ideal for storage, retail expansion, or other creative uses. Furthermore, the untapped attic space presents a unique opportunity for further development, whether expanding an existing residential unit for premium living or creating an entirely new unit with stunning views of the casino and Grand River. With the ongoing transformation of Laurier Brantford and the surrounding downtown area, this property is perfectly positioned to continue benefiting from year-round demand from students, professionals, and businesses. The added potential for development of the attic and below-grade spaces presents an exciting opportunity for investors looking to maximize returns and capitalize on the area's continued growth.
Details
- Type
- Investment
- Lot
- 40.25 × 132 ft
- Garage
- None
- Property tax
- $13,792 (2026)
- Municipality
- Brantford
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Gas Forced Air Open
- Air conditioning
- Yes
- Utilities
- Yes
Building and exterior
- Building area
- 10,946 Square Feet
More
- Possession
- Immediate
- Cross street
- King and Colborne
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, 15 parks. Nearest grocery: FreshCo (550 m). Nearest park: Prominence Point (200 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Central Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 73%, math 23%12 min walk - Dufferin Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 42%1.3 km - École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Catholic · French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 71%, math 18%1.5 km - Agnes G. Hodge Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 55%, math 23%1.6 km
Secondary
- Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 49%, literacy test 80%12 min walk - St. Mary Catholic Learning Centre Catholic1.3 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 N3T
- Owners / renters
- 66% / 34%
- Median household income
- $86,000
- Average age
- 40
- Children under 15
- 19%
- Homes
- 65% detached, 12% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 4%
- Population
- 37,406
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Punjabi (Panjabi) 3.1%, Urdu 0.6%, Polish 0.6%, Gujarati 0.5%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Brantford police: 84 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 RE/MAX TWIN CITY REALTY INC..
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