185 Empress Ave S
Thunder Bay, Ontario
- 2 bed
- 2 bath
- Single Family
This 2-bedroom bungalow represents a highly efficient entry point for first-time buyers or a savvy addition to an investment portfolio in the Thunder Bay core. The main floor features an open-concept layout that seamlessly connects the living area to the kitchen, maximizing natural light and square footage utility. A full bathroom serves the main level. The lower level delivers unique lifestyle value and exceptional utility, featuring a built-in sauna complemented by a separate dedicated shower and a separate toilet area. The partially finished recreation room offers a flexible footprint for a home office, media room, or fitness space, anchored by an ornamental fireplace that provides classic architectural character. Perfect for buyers looking to build equity in a high-demand market, this property balances functional open-concept living with low-maintenance urban appeal. Positioned close to central amenities, transit, and local hubs, it offers immediate long-term potential.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Algonquin Avenue Public School0.2 km
Public · Lakehead DSB · 265 students
Grade 3 reading: 67% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 23% met the provincial standard
- Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School0.3 km
Catholic · Thunder Bay CDSB · 265 students
Grade 3 reading: 65% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 66% met the provincial standard
- Ecole Gron Morgan Public School0.4 km
Public · Lakehead DSB · 770 students
Grade 3 reading: 77% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 58% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Hammarskjold High School0.7 km
Public · Lakehead DSB · 960 students
Grade 10 literacy: 88% met the provincial standard
- École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye1.6 km
French Catholic · CSDC des Aurores boréales · 135 students
Grade 10 literacy: 90% met the provincial standard
- Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute2 km
Public · Lakehead DSB · 685 students
Grade 10 literacy: 76% 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 P7B
- Population
- 22,675
- Private dwellings
- 11,110
- Median age
- 40.8
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $70,000
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 Thunder Bay · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $415,000
- Homes sold
- 281
- Median days on market
- 14
- Sale-to-list price
- 107.2%
Based on 281 recorded sales of single family properties in Thunder Bay over the last 12 months.
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$65,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,621
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Mortgage: $1,621/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $82/mo
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