Located in one of Guelph's most walkable and vibrant neighbourhoods, 78 Essex Street offers a lifestyle centred around convenience, community, and downtown living. This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is just steps from downtown dining and entertainment, the GO Station, the Saturday farmers' market, Market Fresh, and some of the city's favourite local coffee shops, including Benjamin's Bodega and Balzac's. The location is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy an urban lifestyle with a neighbourhood feel. Inside, the home is warm, bright, and inviting. The vaulted ceiling, along with the virtual wall of windows fills the main living space with natural sunlight and extends the living space to the serene backyard and large deck, made for BBQ's and just lounging and watching the birds. This will be your family and friend's new favourite downtown patio hangout! *Updates include newer Furnace, Air conditioner, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher and Front door. Electrical wiring updated (2013) ESA on file. The main water and drain lines have also been replaced.
Sold for $649,000
C$649,000
78 Essex St, Guelph, ON N1H 3L1
3beds
1,018sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$638/sqft
C$2,322 Estimated rent
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Cory Scott, Salesperson,
TrilliumWest Real Estate Brokerage
Source: ITSO,MLS®#: 40836262Originating MLS®#: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Other
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: 4-Piece
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Bathroom
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,018
- Total interior livable area: 1,018 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,018
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Private Drive Single Wide
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Waterfront features: River/Stream
- Frontage type: East
- Frontage length: 38.63
Lot
- Dimensions: 38.63 x
- Features: Urban, Irregular Lot, City Lot, Library, Open Spaces, Park, Public Parking, Rail Access, Shopping Nearby
Details
- Parcel number: 712820094
- Zoning: R1B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- 100+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer (Municipal)
- Water: Municipal-Metered
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Guelph
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$638/sqft
- Annual tax amount: C$4,423
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Inclusions: Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Exclusions: All Staging Items.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Sold | C$649,000C$638/sqft |
Source: ITSO #40836262 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: N1H
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- 78 Essex St
