96 James Street W

Cobourg, Cobourg, K9A 2K2

$899,950

Reduced $49,050 from $949,000

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  • 4+1 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 5 parking
  • 2000-2500 sq ft

Listed 42 days ago · MLS® X13751616

About this home

Nestled in the heart of Cobourg's coveted Heritage District, this stunning brick Craftsman-Style Four Square home is a timeless blend of historic charm and thoughtful modern updates. Rich in character and beautifully maintained, the home showcases gleaming hardwood floors, exquisite original wood trim, leaded glass details, and all the treasured architectural features that have been lovingly preserved throughout the years.At the heart of the home is a spectacular custom Kingsmill kitchen, thoughtfully designed with premium Fisher & Paykel appliances, refined finishes, and exceptional functionality for everyday living and entertaining alike. The spacious main floor also offers a welcoming family room and convenient 2-piece powder room.Upstairs, the home features four generous bedrooms filled with warmth, natural light, and enduring character. An additional unfinished attic space complete with its own designated staircase from the second floor, presents incredible potential for future living space, a studio, or artist studio or retreat.The bright and inviting one-bedroom basement apartment with separate entrance offers excellent in-law or income potential.Perfectly situated within walking distance to Cobourg's vibrant downtown core, boutique shopping, restaurants, and cafés, this exceptional property is also just minutes from the white sands of Victoria Beach and Cobourg's world-class marina - the ultimate summer destination. Conveniently located only 15 minutes to Trinity College School, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly distinguished character home in one of Cobourg's most desirable neighbourhoods.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
2000-2500 sq ft
Lot
58 × 96 ft
Basement
Finished with Walk-Out
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$5,523 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Cobourg
Municipality
Cobourg
Price per sq ft
$400 (19% below detached houses in Cobourg, $496)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (lower), 1 × 2-piece (main)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
10 above ground + 5 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Natural Gas
Features
Accessory Apartment

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Shingles
Foundation
Brick, Stone
Faces
North

Parking

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

Lot

Size
58 × 96 ft (rectangular)

More

Possession
TBD
Cross street
James St W and Bond

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerMain3.67 × 3.2 m (12' × 10'6")2 Pc Bath, Hardwood Floor
Living RoomMain4.39 × 4.52 m (14'5" × 14'10")Hardwood Floor, Gas Fireplace
Dining RoomMain4.41 × 3.54 m (14'6" × 11'7")Bay Window, Hardwood Floor, Combined w/Kitchen
KitchenMain4.41 × 3.54 m (14'6" × 11'7")Combined w/Dining, Hardwood Floor, B/I Appliances
Family RoomMain4.99 × 4.2 m (16'4" × 13'9")Hardwood Floor
Mud RoomMain3.78 × 1.85 m (12'5" × 6'1")W/O To Deck, W/O To Garden
Primary BedroomSecond4.45 × 3 m (14'7" × 9'10")Hardwood Floor, Closet
Bedroom 2Second4.04 × 3.95 m (13'3" × 13')Hardwood Floor, Closet
Bedroom 3Second3.93 × 3.48 m (12'11" × 11'5")Hardwood Floor, Closet
Bedroom 4Second3.63 × 3.4 m (11'11" × 11'2")
OtherThird9.27 × 6.94 m (30'5" × 22'9")
BedroomLower4 × 3.44 m (13'1" × 11'3")
Living RoomLower7.3 × 4.55 m (23'11" × 14'11")
KitchenLower3.24 × 2.55 m (10'8" × 8'4")
Dining RoomLower3 × 1.75 m (9'10" × 5'9")
Utility RoomLower5.27 × 2.49 m (17'3" × 8'2")
BathroomMain2 Pc Bath
BathroomSecond4 Pc Bath

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

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

Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 25 cafés and restaurants, 3 parks, 4 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Almost Perfect (550 m). Nearest park: Rotary Waterfront Park (550 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Michael Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 44%
    4 min walk
  • C.R. Gummow Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 53%
    1.3 km
  • Burnham Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 81%, math 56%
    1.4 km
  • Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 65%
    1.6 km

Secondary

  • Cobourg Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 81%
    1.5 km
  • Northumberland Centre for Individual Studies1.9 km
  • St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 57%, literacy test 75%
    2.3 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 K9A

Owners / renters
74% / 26%
Median household income
$82,000
Average age
49
Children under 15
13%
Homes
65% detached, 3% high-rise
Commute by transit
1%
Population
26,757

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 0.3%, Korean 0.2%, Mandarin 0.1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.1%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Cobourg police: 85 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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