78 Essex Street, Guelph, ON

$699,000
MLS#:X13164138
3 beds
1 baths
700-1100 sqft
1.0 parking
Residential Freehold
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Description

Property Highlights

Welcome to this remarkable ["Bungalow"] detached located in the coveted neighborhood of Downtown. Expertly crafted featuring premium stucco (plaster) and wood construction, this residence presents an exceptional opportunity offered at $699,000 to acquire a beautiful home in a highly sought-after setting. Designed for both comfortable daily living and elegant entertaining, the layout maximizes natural light, functional flow, and lifestyle utility.

  • 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom
  • Generous living space spanning 700-1100 sqft on a premium 38.63 x 105 ft lot
  • Features a ["exposed rock"] basement, adding superb versatility for recreation, a home gym, or extra storage
  • 1.0 total parking spaces available
  • Notable attributes: Carpet Free, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor
  • equipped with ["central air"] central cooling and highly efficient forced air heating via gas

Located in one of Guelph's most walkable and vibrant neighbourhoods, 78 Essex Street offers a lifestyle centred around convenience, community, and downtown living. This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is just steps from downtown dining and entertainment, the GO Station, the Saturday farmers' market, Market Fresh, and some of the city's favourite local coffee shops, including Benjamin's Bodega and Balzac's. The location is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy an urban lifestyle with a neighbourhood feel. Inside, the home is warm, bright, and inviting. The vaulted ceiling, along with the virtual wall of windows fills the main living space with natural sunlight and extends the living space to the serene backyard and large deck, made for BBQ's and just lounging and watching the birds. This will be your family and friend's new favourite downtown patio hangout! *Updates include newer Furnace, Air conditioner, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher and Front door. Electrical wiring updated (2013) ESA on file. The main water and drain lines have also been replaced.

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Key Features

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Kitchens
1
Living Area
700-1100 sqft
Property Type
Residential Freehold

Additional Details

StatusActive
Listed Date5/22/2026
Transaction TypeFor Sale

Property Details

Property Sub-TypeDetached
ConstructionStucco (Plaster), Wood
Lot Size38.63 × 105 Feet
CountyWellington
Annual Tax$4,423.44
Legal DescriptionPT LOT 246, PLAN 8 , AS IN RO748751 S/T RIGHT IN ROS195958 ; GUELPH

Parking & Garage

Parking Spaces1.0
Garage Spaces1
Garage TypeNone

Heating & Cooling

Heat SourceGas
Heat TypeForced Air
Cooling["Central Air"]

Features

Property Features

Fenced Yard, Park, Arts Centre, Public Transit

Community Features

Location

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78 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
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Pricing & Value Insights

Data-driven valuation for 78 Essex Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3L1

Estimated Sales Range
$1.2M - $1.4M

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Estimated Costs

Loan Amount$559,200
Monthly Mortgage$3,249
Property Tax (Est.)$369
Utilities & Maint.$350
Total Monthly Cost$3,968

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City & Neighborhood Guide

Comprehensive city-wide demographics, local real estate stats, and school rankings for Downtown, Guelph.

Verified Local Data
City Population143,740
City Median Age38.5 Yrs
City Ownership68% Owners
Avg Area List Price$852,830

People & Families

Age Distribution

Household Composition

One-person households
28%
Families with children
42%
Couples without children
26%
Other households
4%

Top Ethnic Origins

English28%
Canadian22%
Scottish20%
Irish19%

Local Schools Guide

Elementary Schools

Central
Public97 Dublin Street North, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 4N2
7.6
John McCrae
Public189 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 1B3
8.8
Victory
Public135 Exhibition Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 4R4
7.8
Paisley Road
Public406 Paisley Road, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 2R3
4.7
King George
Public72 Lemon Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1E 2H5
7.7

Secondary Schools

Guelph
Public155 Paisley Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 2P3
8.2
Our Lady of Lourdes
Public54 Westmount Road, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 5H7
4.6
John F Ross
Public21 Meyer Drive, Guelph, Ontario, N1E 4H1
7.7

Homes & Housing

Structural Home Types

Tenure (Ownership vs Rental)

Owner-Occupied68%
Rented32%

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