257 ONTARIO Street
Stratford, Ontario
5 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Prime opportunity in the heart of Stratford, just steps from downtown and minutes from the Stratford Festival Theatre. Built in 1904, this charming red brick century home has been proudly owned by the same family for over five decades, and formally operated as a B&B. Full of character and history, it offers a rare opportunity in one of Stratford’s most desirable neighbourhoods. The home features five bedrooms across two levels, with three upstairs and two on the main floor. The main floor offers flexible living space, including a front room currently used as a bedroom, separated by a non-structural wall that may be removed to restore a larger open living area. The rear addition, which includes the kitchen and a back room, is the primary area ready for renovation and presents excellent potential for modernization. A standout feature is the large backyard, offering exceptional space for gardening, entertaining, and family enjoyment. Located within walking distance of schools, shops, restaurants, theatres, and all downtown amenities, this is a rare opportunity to own a character filled home in a premier Stratford location.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Romeo Public School0.3 km
Public · Avon Maitland DSB · 160 students
Grade 3 reading: 62% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 39% met the provincial standard
- Jeanne Sauvé Catholic School0.4 km
Catholic · Huron Perth CDSB · 260 students
Grade 3 reading: 73% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 48% met the provincial standard
- Stratford Intermediate School1 km
Public · Avon Maitland DSB · 465 students
Secondary
- Stratford District Secondary School2.1 km
Public · Avon Maitland DSB · 1420 students
Grade 10 literacy: 79% met the provincial standard
- St Michael Catholic Secondary School2.2 km
Catholic · Huron Perth CDSB · 750 students
Grade 10 literacy: 83% met the provincial standard
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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.
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$120,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,948
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