61 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
Property Highlights
Welcome to this remarkable 1 1/2 Storey semi-detached located in the coveted neighborhood of Downtown. Expertly crafted featuring premium stone construction, this residence presents an exceptional opportunity offered at $624,900 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.
- 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom
- Generous living space spanning 700-1100 sqft on a premium 19.78 x 41.22 ft lot
- Features a full, unfinished basement, adding superb versatility for recreation, a home gym, or extra storage
- 1.0 total parking spaces available
- Notable attributes: Carpet Free, Countertop Range, Storage
- equipped with central air central cooling and highly efficient forced air heating via gas
Description
The downtown stone cottage you've been waiting for! With local cafés, restaurants, and scenic river trails just outside your door, you'll fall in love with the charm of this low maintenance historic home. 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 living, with the character, privacy, and freedom that only a historic home can provide.
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Property Summary
This detached home located at 61 Essex Street, Guelph is currently for sale and has been available on SousaSells for 2 days. This property is listed at $624,900 with an estimated mortgage of $2,080* per month. It has 2 beds, 1 bathroom, and is 700-1100 square feet. 61 Essex Street, Guelph is in the Downtown neighborhood.
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* Estimated mortgage assumes a 30% down payment, 4.00% interest rate, and 30-year amortization.Ideal for small families, couples, or individuals seeking a manageable and comfortable living layout in Downtown, Guelph.
- •2 spacious bedroom layout offering versatile living space
- •1 well-appointed bathroom
- •700-1100 sqft of generous functional square footage
First-time home buyers, professionals, or investors seeking value.
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Features
Property Features
- Fenced Yard
- Park
- School
- School Bus Route
- Public Transit
Interior Features
- Carpet Free
- Countertop Range
- Storage
- Water Heater
- Water Softener
Security Features
- Alarm System
- Smoke Detector
Community Features
None listed
Frequently Asked Questions about 61 Essex Street, Guelph, ON
Q.What is the asking price for 61 Essex Street, Guelph, ON ?
The current listing price for 61 Essex Street, Guelph, ON in Downtown, Guelph is $624,900.
Q.How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
This property features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom across approximately 700-1100 sqft.
Q.What property type and architectural style is 61 Essex Street, Guelph, ON ?
61 Essex Street, Guelph, ON is a Semi-Detached (1 1/2 Storey) featuring a Full, Unfinished basement.
Q.What key property features does 61 Essex Street, Guelph, ON offer?
Key property features include: Fenced Yard, Park, School, School Bus Route, Public Transit.
Q.What interior features are included in this home?
Interior highlights include: Carpet Free, Countertop Range, Storage, Water Heater, Water Softener.
Q.What security features are installed at 61 Essex Street, Guelph, ON ?
Security features include: Alarm System, Smoke Detector.
Q.Is parking available at this property?
Yes, this property offers parking space for 1.0 vehicle (None).
Q.What heating and cooling systems are installed?
Heating is provided via Gas and cooling via Central Air.
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For a property listed at $624,900 in Guelph, the legal minimum down payment is $37,490 under current Canadian banking regulations. This calculation applies a 5% requirement on the first $500,000, 10% on the next $499,999, and a flat 20% on any amount exceeding $1,000,000.
Additionally, buyers in Ontario must budget for the Provincial Land Transfer Tax, which is estimated at $8,973 for this transaction. As this listing is in Guelph (outside the City of Toronto), no additional municipal land transfer tax is levied, resulting in total estimated land transfer taxes of $8,973.
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