898 Sydenham Road

Ashburnham Ward 4, Peterborough, K9J 1K2

$564,900

3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
5 parking
700-1100 sq ft

Listed today · MLS® X14097378

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About this home

Welcome to 898 Sydenham Road, a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom back split in Peterborough's southeast end, close to Chelsea Gardens Park, schools, shopping and convenient Highway 115 access. On the outside, you'll find a double paved driveway, attached garage, mature landscaping, perennial gardens and a welcoming front walkway. The level backyard features a newer patio, offering plenty of room for outdoor entertaining or relaxing with family and friends. On the inside, the home features original hardwood flooring, 1.5 bathrooms and an exceptionally spacious kitchen with extensive cabinetry, stone countertops, tile backsplash and plenty of preparation space. The dining and living areas offer a comfortable layout with sliding doors leading to the backyard. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and an updated bathroom with walk-in shower, while the lower level provides a cozy rec room and additional storage. Notable improvements include a newer roof, furnace, attic insulation and backyard patio. A thoughtfully cared-for home offering space, functionality and a convenient location!

Details

Type: Detached
Style: Backsplit 3
Age: 51-99 years
Size: 700-1100 sq ft
Lot: 49 × 100 ft
Basement: Partially Finished
Garage: Attached
Kitchens: 1
Property tax: $4,685 (2026)
Neighbourhood: Ashburnham Ward 4
Municipality: Peterborough
Price per sq ft: $628 (39% above detached houses in Ashburnham Ward 4, $450)

Interior

Bedrooms: 3 above ground
Bathrooms: 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (second)
Rooms: 5 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den: No
Fireplace: Electric
Features: Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning: Central Air
Water and sewer: Sewer

Building and exterior

Style: Backsplit 3
Exterior: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Foundation: Block
Age: 51-99 years
Faces: North

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total parking: 5
Driveway and parking: Private Double

Lot

Size: 49 × 100 ft (rectangular)
Acreage: < .50

Possession: 75+ days
Cross street: River Rd & Sydenham Rd

Rooms

Room	Level	Size	Features
Kitchen	Main	2.45 × 5.49 m (8' × 18')
Living Room	Main	4.55 × 7.11 m (14'11" × 23'4")
Bathroom	Main	1.52 × 1.19 m (5' × 3'11")	2 Pc Bath
Primary Bedroom	Second	4.36 × 3.44 m (14'4" × 11'3")
Bedroom	Second	3.26 × 2.88 m (10'8" × 9'5")
Bedroom	Second	3.33 × 3.44 m (10'11" × 11'3")
Bathroom	Second	3.08 × 2.15 m (10'1" × 7'1")	3 Pc Bath
Recreation	Basement	3.49 × 6.2 m (11'5" × 20'4")
Laundry	Basement	4.01 × 6.29 m (13'2" × 20'8")

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

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

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 6 cafés and restaurants, 8 parks. Nearest park: Chelsea Gardens (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

Otonabee Valley Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 68%, math 25%10 min walk
St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 39%18 min walk
St. John Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 57%, math 29%1.4 km
The Children’s Montessori & Preparatory School Private1.5 km

Secondary

Kenner Collegiate and Vocational Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 19%, literacy test 68%2.4 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 K9J

Owners / renters: 62% / 38%
Median household income: $72,500
Average age: 44
Children under 15: 15%
Homes: 62% detached, 10% high-rise
Commute by transit: 2%
Population: 44,547

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 0.4%, Spanish 0.2%, Gujarati 0.2%, Hindi 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.

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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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