849 Water Street

Northcrest Ward 5, Peterborough, K9H 3P1

$419,900

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

Listed 41 days ago · MLS® X13759162

About this home

Perfect for First-Time Buyers, Families, or Investors! This well-maintained 4-bedroom home offers exceptional value with numerous updates throughout, making it an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, growing families, or investors seeking a turnkey rental property. With its proximity to city transit, shopping, restaurants, parks, walking trails, the beach, and a direct bus route to Trent University, this property offers both convenience and strong rental appeal. Step inside to discover a bright, clean interior featuring fresh paint and updated light fixtures. The home has benefited from extensive improvements over the years, providing peace of mind for its next owner. Updates include a gas furnace, newer windows (2011 and 2013), new siding in 2011, and a new roof in 2025.The detached garage renovations in 2011, including a new concrete slab, updated wiring with a 60-amp pony panel, and added insulation-making it an excellent space for storage, a workshop, or hobby area. Garage shingles new in 2016. Additional exterior improvements include a rear concrete porch, freshly painted front porch, newer concrete walkway, and updated front and rear doors. Whether you're looking for a family home in a convenient location or a solid investment opportunity with excellent potential for student or family rentals, this move-in-ready property checks all the boxes. Simply unpack, settle in, and enjoy everything this fantastic home and location have to offer.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
1 1/2 Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
700-1100 sq ft
Lot
31 × 90.2 ft
Basement
Crawl Space
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$3,804 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Northcrest Ward 5
Municipality
Peterborough
Price per sq ft
$467 (8% above detached houses in Northcrest Ward 5, $431)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second)
Rooms
5 above ground + 4 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Storage

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
1 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Age
100+
Faces
North
Outdoor
Landscaped, Deck, Fence - Partial

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
4
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
31 × 90.2 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Nearby
Beach, Park, Public Transit, River/Stream
Cross street
Water Street & Hilliard St

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Bedroom 4Main3.52 × 3.59 m (11'7" × 11'9")
BathroomMain0.9 × 1.93 m (2'11" × 6'4")2 Pc Bath
Bedroom 3Second2.27 × 3.5 m (7'5" × 11'6")
LaundryMain3.63 × 2.38 m (11'11" × 7'10")
Primary BedroomSecond2.73 × 3.5 m (8'11" × 11'6")
Living RoomMain4.1 × 3.63 m (13'5" × 11'11")
Bedroom 2Second2.62 × 2.62 m (8'7" × 8'7")
KitchenMain3.37 × 3.53 m (11'1" × 11'7")
BathroomSecond2.57 × 2.62 m (8'5" × 8'7")4 Pc Bath

History of this address

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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, 3 cafés and restaurants, 7 parks. Nearest park: Pioneer Memorial Park (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Queen Elizabeth Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 72%
    10 min walk
  • St. Anne Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 57%
    14 min walk
  • Armour Heights Public School1.2 km
  • St. Paul Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 63%
    1.5 km

Secondary

  • Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 85%
    12 min walk
  • Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 49%, literacy test 76%
    1.3 km
  • Peterborough Alternative and Continuing Education1.3 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 K9H

Owners / renters
53% / 47%
Median household income
$64,000
Average age
44
Children under 15
13%
Homes
53% detached, 3% high-rise
Commute by transit
5%
Population
29,704

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 0.4%, Hindi 0.2%, Mandarin 0.2%, Korean 0.2%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Peterborough police: 68 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.

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