A charming stone home with the freedom of freehold ownership and the simplicity of a low-maintenance lifestyle-all in one of Downtown Guelph's most walkable and sought-after neighbourhoods. Welcome to 61 Essex Street, where local cafés, restaurants, and scenic river trails are just outside your door.The beautiful front garden welcomes you to an open-concept main floor designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The updated kitchen flows seamlessly into bright and inviting living spaces while engineered hardwood flooring and large newer windows fill the home with warmth and natural light. Thoughtful renovations throughout honour the home's timeless character while providing modern comforts.Off the kitchen you'll find a private, revitalized backyard that feels like a true extension of the living space. Featuring elegant herringbone tile, a newer fence, gate, privacy wall, and dedicated garbage enclosure, it's the perfect setting for morning coffee, summer dinners, or evenings spent with friends.Upstairs, 2 comfortable bedrooms and 1 full bathroom provide the ideal layout for professionals, downsizers, or first-time buyers. Whether you need a home office, guest room, or nursery the flexible second bedroom offers endless possibilities.Unlike condo living, storage is no concern here with the unfinished basement spanning the entire footprint of the home. Providing space for laundry, seasonal storage, and hobbies-far more practical than a storage locker.Major improvements include new windows (2024), furnace and A/C (2021), and eavestroughs, soffit, and downspouts (2026). With 1 dedicated off street parking space and free overnight street parking permitted year-round, there's flexibility for guests, partners, or households with 2 vehicles-another benefit that's hard to find in condo living.A home that offers all the walkability and convenience of downtown condo living, with the character, privacy, and freedom that only a historic home can provide.
Address
61 Essex Street
List Price
$649,900
MLS® Status
New
Property Type
Residential Freehold
Type of Dwelling
Detached
Style of Home
1 1/2 Storey
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Guelph
Sub-Area
Downtown
Region
Wellington
Bedrooms
2
Bedrooms (Total)
2
Rooms Above Grade
5
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
700-1100 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source
GeoWarehouse
Lot Depth
41.22
Lot Shape
Rectangular
Lot Irregularities
19.78 x 41.22 x 20.11 x 40.96
Lot Size Range (Acres)
< .50
Lot Size Units
Feet
Lot Width
19.78
Parcel Number
712820064
Occupant Type
Owner
Cross Street
Waterloo Ave & Dublin St S
Approx. Age
100+ Years
MLS® Number
X13456728
Listing Brokerage
Keller Williams Home Group Realty
Basement Area
Full, Unfinished
Postal Code
N1H 3K9
Posession Details
30-45 Days
Parking
Private
Parking Places (Total)
1
Parking Spaces
1
Tax Amount
$3,915.00
Tax Year
2026
Site Influences
Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Park, Public Transit, School, School Bus Route
Exterior Features
Landscaped
Interior Features
Carpet Free, Countertop Range, Storage, Water Heater, Water Softener
Property Features
Fenced Yard, Park, School, School Bus Route, Public Transit
Central Vacuum
No
Family Room
No
Ensuite Laundry
No
Special Designation
Unknown
Standard Status
Active
Board Or Association
One Point Association of REALTORS
Heat Source
Gas
Heat Type
Forced Air
Cooling Features
Central Air
Construction Materials
Stone
Direction Faces
North
Fireplace
No
Foundation Details
Stone
Garage
No
Garage Type
None
Kitchens Total
1
Kitchens Above Grade
1
Pool Features
None
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Tax Legal Description
PT LOT 385, PLAN 8 , PARTS 1 & 5 , 61R5737, S/T RO715155; T/W RO715155 PARTIALLY RELEASED BY WC722235 ; GUELPH TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART LOT 385 PLAN 8 PART 1 61R22644 AS IN WC722233
Security Features
Alarm System, Smoke Detector
View Type
City
Waterfront
No
Sewer
Sewer
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Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement | Laundry | 4.78 x 4.32 | Laundry Sink |
| Basement | Furnace Room | 4.78 x 4.65 | |
| Main | Living Room | 3.73 x 3.96 | |
| Main | Kitchen | 4.62 x 4.65 | |
| Second | Bedroom | 2.95 x 3 | |
| Second | Bedroom | 2.87 x 3 | |
| Second | Bathroom | 1.65 x 3.58 | 4 Pc Bath |
