53 BENSON AVENUE, Peterborough (Northcrest Ward 5)

$729,500

For sale: Detached

Detached at 53 BENSON AVENUE, Peterborough (Northcrest Ward 5)
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms / bathrooms
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Living area
2,000 sqft
MLS®
MLS® X13239872
Neighbourhood
Northcrest Ward 5

Welcome to this beautiful inviting character home, perfectly situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in the highly sought-after Teachers College neighbourhood of Peterborough. This prime location offers the rare combination of peaceful residential living with the convenience of being able to walk, bus or drive just minutes to downtown amenities. This spacious four-bedroom, three-bathroom home, plus a main floor powder room, blends timeless charm with thoughtful modern updates. The large living room features a wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm welcoming space for relaxing evenings. From here, the home flows seamlessly into an open-concept kitchen, dining and living area, ideal for entertaining family and friends. A standout feature is the 2-storey addition completed in 2015, designed to enhance both comfort and connection to the outdoors. The expansive family room boasts coffered ceilings, built-in cabinetry and shelving, large windows and two walk-out doors leading to a generous patio deck with wide views of the rear property. The home also offers wheel-chair accessibility through the rear entrance and deck adding versatility and thoughtful design. Hardwood flooring extends throughout the home.The primary bedroom retreat offers a spacious walk-in closet and four-piece ensuite bathroom. Enjoy the exceptional lifestyle with the Rotary Trail, Parks, biking paths, and river just steps away. A short walk brings you to downtown Peterborough's restaurants, shopping, hockey and sports facilities. ** This is a linked property.**

Sold data

Detached homes in Peterborough (Northcrest Ward 5) — recent sold market

Detached homes in Peterborough (Northcrest Ward 5) took a median of 22 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 13 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 41, across 219 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 46 days.

The median sale price was $589,900.

Homes sold for about 2.5% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.

About 7% of sales closed above the list price.

Around 23% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.

Median days to sell
22
Median sale price
$589,900
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Sold above asking
7%

Based on 219 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.

Schools

Schools in Peterborough (Northcrest Ward 5)

Peterborough (Northcrest Ward 5) has 29 Fraser Institute–rated schools (23 elementary and 6 secondary), averaging 5.2/10.

Rated schools
29
Elementary
23
Secondary
6
Average rating
5.2 / 10

Top-rated schools in Peterborough (Northcrest Ward 5)

  • James Strath — elementary, PeterboroughFraser rating 7.5/10
  • St. Peter's — secondary, PeterboroughFraser rating 6.7/10
  • Edmison Heights — elementary, PeterboroughFraser rating 6.5/10
  • St Paul's — elementary, PeterboroughFraser rating 6.2/10
  • Holy Cross — secondary, PeterboroughFraser rating 6.1/10
  • St Anne — elementary, PeterboroughFraser rating 6.0/10

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

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