
8 STRATHCONA Avenue
Brantford, Ontario
- 3 bed
- 2 bath
- Single Family
Welcome to 8 Strathcona Avenue, where timeless character meets thoughtful modern updates on an exceptionally oversized lot near Brantford's core. Built in 1910 and offering over 1,400 sq. ft. of living space, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features an inviting front porch, classic curb appeal, and an extra-long private driveway with parking for multiple vehicles. Inside, soaring ceilings, original tall trim, solid oak hardwood flooring, and century-home craftsmanship create a warm and welcoming feel. The bright living room showcases elegant wall mouldings, oversized windows, and French doors leading into the spacious dining room, perfect for entertaining while preserving the home's historic charm. The updated eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinetry, generous countertops, a breakfast bar, top of the line stainless steel appliances, and an open-concept layout that keeps family and guests connected. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. The back room on the main floor is ideal as a playroom, home office, or flex space overlooking the backyard. Outside, the massive park-like yard offers mature trees, raised garden beds, a gazebo (2025), children's play structure, storage shed, and plenty of room to entertain, garden, relax, or expand. Major updates include roof (2024), furnace & air conditioner (2025), water softener (2026), living and dining room windows (2020), house painted (2022), fridge (2022), dishwasher (2022), oven (2025), partial French drain in basement (2025), and toilets (2017), offering added peace of mind. Ideally located in Brantford's established Eagle Place neighbourhood, close to Grand River trails, parks, schools, shopping, downtown Brantford, the Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, and highway access. Eagle Place is known for its mature tree-lined streets, character homes, strong sense of community, and ongoing neighbourhood and park improvements.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Princess Elizabeth Public School0.4 km
Public · Grand Erie DSB · 235 students
Grade 3 reading: 31% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 17% met the provincial standard
- Bellview Public School0.8 km
Public · Grand Erie DSB · 345 students
Grade 3 reading: 75% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 23% met the provincial standard
- Madonna Della Libera Catholic Elementary School1 km
Catholic · Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB · 350 students
Grade 3 reading: 74% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 41% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- St. Mary Catholic Learning Centre1.3 km
Catholic · Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB
- St. Mary Catholic Learning Centre Day1.4 km
Catholic · Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB · 135 students
Grade 10 literacy: 70% met the provincial standard
- Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Vocational School2 km
Public · Grand Erie DSB · 930 students
Grade 10 literacy: 50% 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 N3S
- Population
- 27,527
- Private dwellings
- 12,070
- Median age
- 39.2
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $68,500
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
- $592,076
- Homes sold
- 900
- Median days on market
- 24
- Sale-to-list price
- 98.2%
Based on 900 recorded sales of single family properties in Brantford over the last 12 months.
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$107,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,628
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