
2870 FOREST Road
Stratford, Ontario
5 bed • 3 bath • Single Family
Set on a beautifully maintained lot just over an acre, this timeless red brick home offers the perfect blend of historic character and modern comfort. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, the home provides exceptional flexibility for growing families, multi-generational living, guests, or potential income opportunities. Inside, you'll find original hardwood flooring, crown molding, transom windows, and other charming architectural details that showcase the home's rich character, while thoughtful updates make everyday living comfortable and convenient. The spacious kitchen is ideal for gathering with family and friends and offers direct access to the backyard for seamless indoor-outdoor living. A standout feature is the two main-floor bedroom suites, each with its own private ensuite, providing privacy and versatility rarely found in homes of this era. Upstairs offers three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the basement provides additional space for recreation, storage, hobbies, or future customization. Outside, mature landscaping, gardens, patios, and covered porches create a peaceful country retreat. A detached two-car garage and workshop add tremendous value for hobbyists, entrepreneurs, or those needing extra storage and workspace. Offering historic charm, modern updates, and a serene country setting just minutes from Stratford and Highway 8, this is a truly unique property ready for its next chapter.
Price History
Property
- Lot Size
- 1.27 acres
Schools
Elementary
- Anne Hathaway Public School4.4 km
Public · Avon Maitland DSB · 380 students
Grade 3 reading: 63% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 44% met the provincial standard
- Bedford Public School4.5 km
Public · Avon Maitland DSB · 480 students
Grade 3 reading: 82% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 74% met the provincial standard
- Romeo Public School4.7 km
Public · Avon Maitland DSB · 160 students
Grade 3 reading: 62% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 39% met the provincial standard
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area N5A
- Population
- 32,898
- Private dwellings
- 15,203
- Median age
- 46.4
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $77,000
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Single Family in Stratford · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $570,000
- Homes sold
- 435
- Median days on market
- 31
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.4%
Based on 435 recorded sales of single family properties in Stratford over the last 12 months.
Location
Mortgage Calculator
$219,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,379
Investment Analysis
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Mortgage: $5,379/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $274/mo
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