28 5TH STREET E, Cornwall

$499,900

For sale: Semi-Detached/Link

Semi-Detached/Link at 28 5TH STREET E, Cornwall
Property type
Semi-Detached
Bedrooms / bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Living area
1,500 sqft
MLS®
MLS® X13511298
Neighbourhood
717 - Cornwall

Welcome to The Red House on Fifth! Located in Cornwall's historic Square Mile, this tastefully updated 2-storey semi-detached home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and investment potential. With approx 1,200 sqft of bright, functional living space, this move-in-ready home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a thoughtfully updated interior highlighted by historic trim & staircase, solid wood kitchen countertops, and convenient main-floor laundry. The second floor offers three comfortably sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a versatile flex space that is ideal for a home office, reading nook, or art studio. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with mature landscaping, a covered deck complete with a bar-top counter and plenty of room for entertaining. Recent exterior improvements include a rebuilt front porch, restored Victorian fascia, fresh exterior paint, a new front entry door, and an asphalt roof replaced in 2023. Situated on a generous 34' x 124' lot with a private three-car driveway, this home is just steps from downtown shops, restaurants, the St. Lawrence River waterfront, the Waterfront Trail, and Cornwall's cycling network. Key local amenities like the Cornwall Community Hospital, St. Lawrence College, and the Seaway International Bridge are all just minutes away. Whether you're searching for a charming place to call home or a property with excellent rental flexibility, this one checks all the boxes. The central location, onsite parking, and flexible layout make it well suited for owner-occupants, furnished rentals, or short-term rental opportunities.

Sold data

Semi-Detached/Link homes in Cornwall — recent sold market

Semi-Detached/Link homes in Cornwall took a median of 20 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 14 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 51, across 30 recorded sales.

That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 34 days.

The median sale price was $424,900.

Homes sold for about 1.5% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.

About 17% of sales closed above the list price.

Around 20% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.

Median days to sell
21
Median sale price
$424,900
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Sold above asking
17%

Based on 30 recorded sales in the last 90 days — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.

Schools

Schools in Cornwall

Cornwall has 18 Fraser Institute–rated schools (11 elementary and 7 secondary), averaging 4.4/10.

Rated schools
18
Elementary
11
Secondary
7
Average rating
4.4 / 10

Top-rated schools in Cornwall

  • St Anne's — elementaryFraser rating 6.9/10
  • Rose des Vents — elementaryFraser rating 6.7/10
  • St. Joseph's — secondaryFraser rating 6.1/10
  • Marie-Tanguay — elementaryFraser rating 5.6/10
  • Notre-Dame — elementaryFraser rating 5.3/10
  • St Peter's — elementaryFraser rating 5.3/10

School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.

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