$1,129,000
For sale: Detached

ESCARPMENT LIVING WITH A RESORT FEEL ... Why book a getaway when home feels this good? Set along the Grimsby Escarpment, 126 Dorchester Drive combines beautifully updated interiors, flexible living space and a backyard made for enjoying life at home. With 4+ BEDROOMS, a FULLY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL & OVER $100,000 IN UPDATES, there's room to gather, entertain and unwind in this RAISED BUNGALOW. Inside, the bright OPEN-CONCEPT design features soaring VAULTED CEILINGS, engineered hardwood and plenty of natural light. The updated kitchen is the heart of the home with QUARTZ COUNTERS, a generous island, stainless steel appliances and ample cabinetry, flowing seamlessly into the dining and living areas. Patio doors lead directly outside for an effortless indoor-outdoor connection. Your PRIVATE BACKYARD RETREAT is ready for summer with a HEATED SALTWATER ON-GROUND POOL, patio and plenty of space to relax, entertain or spend evenings under the stars. The primary bedroom adds another escape with a renovated ensuite featuring a luxurious WET-ROOM STYLE SHOWER & SOAKER TUB. Both bathrooms have been beautifully renovated. Downstairs, the bright FULLY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL features a spacious recreation/media area with PROJECTOR & SCREEN, plus additional finished rooms ideal for bedrooms, office, gym or hobbies. An attached DOUBLE GARAGE and exposed aggregate concrete drive/walkway complete the package. Updates incl irrigation '24, windows '22, concrete '22, appliances '22, furnace & A/C '21, owned HWT '21 & MORE. Resort-inspired living right at home! Close to the hospital, schools, parks, all amenities and just a few minutes to QEW access. CLICK ON MULTIMEDIA for virtual tour, drone photos, floor plans & more.
Sold data
Detached homes in Grimsby (Grimsby East) took a median of 16 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 9 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 41, across 52 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 24 days.
The median sale price was $899,444.
Homes sold for about 2.6% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 15% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 12% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 52 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
Grimsby (Grimsby East) has 9 Fraser Institute–rated schools (8 elementary and 1 secondary), averaging 8.3/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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