
196 MCGUINESS Drive
Brantford, Ontario
4 bed • 4 bath • Single Family
Welcome to this exceptional family home in the highly sought-after West Brant community, perfectly situated on a premium walkout lot backing onto peaceful greenspace. This home has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate growing families while providing outstanding indoor and outdoor spaces for entertaining. Step inside to an open concept living room, kitchen, and dining area. The spacious living room provides a warm and inviting place to gather, highlighted by a striking stone gas fireplace that serves as its focal point. The kitchen showcases rich maple cabinetry, stone countertops, a stylish glass tile backsplash, and abundant workspace for preparing meals. The adjoining dining area creates an ideal space for everyday meals while offering direct access through sliding patio doors to the expansive upper deck. Complete with a convenient natural gas BBQ hookup, the upper deck overlooks the entire backyard and offers the ideal setting for outdoor dining, summer barbecues, and evening gatherings. Upstairs the versatile loft provides the perfect space for a family lounge, home office, or children's play area. The spacious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a large walk-in closet and a luxurious ensuite featuring a jetted soaker tub and separate glass shower. The fully finished walkout basement expands the home's living space, offering a beautiful stone-surround gas fireplace creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere, and a built-in bar that makes hosting family and friends effortless. The walkout basement opens onto a covered lower deck, providing the perfect shaded space to relax while enjoying the beautifully landscaped yard and sparkling in-ground pool. With multiple outdoor living areas, a premium greenspace setting, and room for the entire family to enjoy, this exceptional property truly delivers the perfect balance of comfort, functionality, and outdoor living.
Price History
Schools
Secondary
- Assumption College School High School0.6 km
Catholic · Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB · 1865 students
Grade 10 literacy: 91% met the provincial standard
- Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School3.6 km
Public · Grand Erie DSB · 1155 students
Grade 10 literacy: 80% met the provincial standard
- St John's College4.7 km
Catholic · Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB · 1405 students
Grade 10 literacy: 91% met the provincial standard
Elementary
- Edith Monture Elementary School0.7 km
Public · Grand Erie DSB · 825 students
Grade 3 reading: 65% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 70% met the provincial standard
- St. Basil Catholic Elementary School0.9 km
Catholic · Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB · 670 students
Grade 3 reading: 57% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 57% met the provincial standard
- St. Gabriel Catholic Catholic Elementary School0.9 km
Catholic · Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB · 510 students
Grade 3 reading: 75% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 56% 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 N3T
- Population
- 37,406
- Private dwellings
- 14,602
- Median age
- 38.8
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $86,000
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 Brantford · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $594,000
- Homes sold
- 898
- Median days on market
- 25
- Sale-to-list price
- 98.2%
Based on 898 recorded sales of single family properties in Brantford over the last 12 months.
Location
Mortgage Calculator
$169,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,175
Investment Analysis
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Mortgage: $4,175/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $212/mo
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