70 FOREST Street, Guelph, ON

$1,099,900
MLS#:X10875696
3 beds
2 baths
2000-2500 sqft
3.0 parking
Residential Freehold
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This property was sold on December 29, 2024. This listing is for reference purposes only. to view the sold price.

Property Highlights

Welcome to this remarkable Other detached located in the coveted neighborhood of Dovercliffe Park/Old University. Expertly crafted featuring premium brick and vinyl siding construction, this residence presents an exceptional opportunity offered at $1,099,900 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.

  • 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms
  • Generous living space spanning 2000-2500 sqft on a premium 62 x 135 ft lot
  • Features a finished, full basement, adding superb versatility for recreation, a home gym, or extra storage
  • 3.0 total parking spaces available with a convenient attached configuration
  • Notable attributes: Central Vacuum
  • equipped with central air central cooling and highly efficient forced air heating via gas

Description

Welcome to 70 Forest Street, a true gem located in the highly sought-after Old University neighbourhood. Boasting over 2400 square feet of living space, this home will immediately catch your attention with its attractive curb appeal and large covered porch. An addition at the rear of the home has transformed this from a run-of-the-mill sidesplit to a spacious and bright family home, with a true nature lover's backyard to boot! With the addition, on top of a formal living room and formal dining room, there is a lovely sunroom and a large eat-in kitchen that overlooks the spacious family room. Main floor laundry and a convenient 3-piece bathroom for guests complete the main floor. Upstairs you will find a main 5-piece bathroom, 3 generously sized bedrooms - two with their own walk-in closets - and the primary having its own 4-piece ensuite bathroom. The backyard of this oversized 62’ x 135’ property features a tiered deck where you can enjoy a morning coffee next to the soothing sounds of the small pond. The lower level is finished with three additional rooms that offer the potential for a spare bedroom, office space, studio or you could open it up to create a large rec room. There is also a large workshop area for the handy person in the home. Just a short walk to parks, schools and the university, this home has almost too much to offer.

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Property Summary

This detached home located at 70 FOREST Street, Guelph is currently for sale and has been available on SousaSells for 654 days. This property is listed at $1,099,900 with an estimated mortgage of $3,661* per month. It has 3 beds, 2 bathrooms, and is 2000-2500 square feet. 70 FOREST Street, Guelph is in the Dovercliffe Park/Old University neighborhood.

* Estimated mortgage assumes a 30% down payment, 4.00% interest rate, and 30-year amortization.

Key Features

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Kitchens
1
Living Area
2000-2500 sqft
Property Type
Residential Freehold

Additional Details

StatusSold
Sold DateDecember 16, 2024
Sold price information is available to members only
Listed Date10/2/2024
Transaction TypeFor Sale

Property Details

Property Sub-TypeDetached
Architectural StyleOther
ConstructionBrick, Vinyl Siding
BasementFinished, Full
Lot Size62 × 135 Feet
CountyWellington
Annual Tax$8,115.79
Legal DescriptionPART LOT 44 PLAN 50, PARTS 1 AND 2, 61R22563 SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER PART 1, 61R22563 AS IN MS101900 CITY OF GUELPH

Parking & Garage

Parking Total3.0
Parking Space2
Garage TypeAttached

Heating & Cooling

Heat SourceGas
Heat TypeForced Air
CoolingCentral Air

Features

Property Features

Interior Features

Central Vacuum

Security Features

Community Features

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70 FOREST Street, Guelph, ON
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$1.2M - $1.4M

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Interest Rate4.00%
Down Payment$329,970 (30.0%)
* Minimum Canadian down payment required for this price is $219,980.
Amortization Period30 Years
Estimated Monthly Payment$3,661Based on a loan of $769,930 over 30 years.
Purchase Price$1,099,900
Loan Amount$769,930
Provincial Land Transfer Tax:$18,473
Total Estimated Closing Taxes:$18,473

About Purchasing a Home in Guelph, ON

For a property listed at $1,099,900 in Guelph, the legal minimum down payment is $219,980 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 $18,473 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 $18,473.

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City & Neighborhood Guide

Comprehensive city-wide demographics, local real estate stats, and school rankings for Dovercliffe Park/Old University, Guelph.

Verified Local Data
City Population143,740
City Median Age38.5 Yrs
City Ownership68% Owners
Avg Area List Price$879,899

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%

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Elementary Schools

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John McCrae
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8.8
Fred A Hamilton
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Secondary Schools

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Structural Home Types

Tenure (Ownership vs Rental)

Owner-Occupied68%
Rented32%

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