$399,000
For sale: Detached

Low Upkeep, Low Costs & a Fantastic Workshop!Looking for your first home without taking on a mountain of maintenance and expenses? This charming country property offers an affordable way to own your own home, enjoy some space, and still be just minutes from town.Set on a beautiful 115' x 152' freehold lot in Tay Valley Township, this move-in-ready home is located on a great road and is less than 10 minutes from historic Perth. Enjoy the peace and privacy of the country while keeping shopping, services, restaurants, and amenities close at hand.Inside, you'll find approximately 1,100 sq. ft. of comfortable living space, including two bedrooms, hardwood flooring, large windows, and a bright living room overlooking the countryside. Two decks provide plenty of room to sit back, entertain, or simply enjoy the view.The numbers are a big part of the appeal. Property taxes are only approximately $1,350/year, hydro runs around $110/month, and propane is approximately $1,000/year. With a manageable home, freehold lot, well and septic, and relatively low operating costs, this is a great option for buyers who want to keep more money in their pocket.And then there's the 24' x 24' detached heated garage/workshop - a serious bonus! Fully wired with electricity and amped for a welder, it's ready for everything from woodworking and mechanical projects to hobbies, storage, or a home-based business. This is the kind of workshop that's hard to find at this price point.The home itself is clean, comfortable, and move-in ready, while being a little dated - giving you the opportunity to enjoy it now and update it over time as your budget and plans allow.Perfect for a first-time buyer, a downsizer, a young adult looking for their own place, or anyone wanting a simpler, lower-cost lifestyle with room to work and enjoy the outdoors.Country privacy. Close to Perth. Low upkeep. Low operating costs. A great workshop. And a price point that makes home ownership feel achievable.
Sold data
Homes in Bathurst Burgess Sherbrooke Bathurst Twp took a median of 22 days to sell over the last 365 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 13 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 63, across 48 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 36 days.
The median sale price was $565,950.
Homes sold for about 2.9% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 10% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 15% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 48 recorded sales in the last 1 year — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
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