$539,900
For sale: Detached

Welcome to 3208 Young Avenue, where summer days near Lake Erie feel endless. Tucked away in the sought-after Thunder Bay Ridgeway community, this charming bungalow offers the perfect balance of laid-back beach town living and everyday convenience. Start your mornings with a walk to the nearby public beach access, spend afternoons biking into downtown Ridgeway for local cafés, boutiques, and restaurants, and enjoy easy access to the sandy shores and vibrant atmosphere of Crystal Beach just minutes away. Set on a rare 105' x 125' fully treed and fenced lot, this property feels like your own private retreat, offering peace, privacy, and mature surroundings that are becoming harder to find in this desirable lakeside area. Inside, the home features over 2,300 sq. ft. of comfortable main-floor living with warm, welcoming spaces throughout. The family room is filled with character, showcasing wood accents, hardwood flooring, and a WETT-certified wood-burning fireplace that creates the perfect cottage-inspired atmosphere for relaxing evenings or entertaining family and friends. A separate living room adds flexibility for growing families, guests, a home office, or recreation space, while the formal dining room, spacious kitchen, and bright sunroom/mudroom provide both functionality and natural light. With three generously sized bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, the layout is practical and inviting for a variety of buyers. An attached one-car garage offers convenient parking and additional storage space. Recent updates include a refreshed bathroom with a new vanity, toilet, and tub with a five-piece surround, along with upgraded sump components and gutter guards for added peace of mind. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, a summer getaway, or a property you can personalize over time, this is an incredible opportunity to enjoy the best of Ridgeway's relaxed Lake Erie lifestyle. Quick closing available.
Sold data
Homes in Ridgeway took a median of 54 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 19 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 74, across 44 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 74 days.
The median sale price was $637,400.
Homes sold for about 2.6% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 2% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 41% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 44 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
Fort Erie (Ridgeway) has 5 Fraser Institute–rated schools (4 elementary and 1 secondary), averaging 6.5/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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