$499,000
For sale: Detached

Located in a quiet part of Ridgeway's desirable Thunder Bay neighbourhood, and just moments from the shores of Lake Erie, this charming 1.5-storey home offers approximately 1,500 sq ft of living space with plenty of room for a growing family, home business, or downsizers seeking flexibility and convenience. The main floor features a bright and welcoming living room with a wood-burning fireplace, complete with a beautiful stone surround and wood mantel, while the expansive front window fills the space with natural light. The dining area includes large sliding doors to the backyard, creating an easy connection to outdoor living and entertaining. The functional kitchen offers ample cabinetry and leads to the main-floor laundry area and 4-piece bathroom. Also on the main level is the spacious primary bedroom, which could also function well as a home office or business space, featuring its own side entrance and sliding doors to the backyard for added flexibility and convenience. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, providing plenty of space for family, guests, or hobbies. Outside, the property includes a detached single-car garage with workshop space, a garden shed, and an expansive backyard perfect for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. If the buyers were to pursue a municipality-approved minor variance, there is also potential to sever the 105ft x 125ft lot into two lots, offering future development or investment possibilities. Ideally situated between the Friendship Trail and the Lake Erie shoreline, the area offers endless opportunities for walking, running, cycling, kayaking, paddleboarding, shopping, and dining. Just a short drive to Downtown Ridgeway's shops and restaurants, Crystal Beach's sandy shoreline, and only 15 minutes to the QEW or Peace Bridge, this property combines lifestyle, flexibility, and future potential in one attractive package.
Sold data
Detached homes in Fort Erie (Ridgeway) took a median of 37 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 18 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 75, across 160 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 64 days.
The median sale price was $549,450.
Homes sold for about 3.4% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 8% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 36% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 160 recorded sales in the last 90 days. 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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