521 Onion Lake RD
Thunder Bay, Ontario
4 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Welcome to 521 Onion Lake Road, where peaceful country living meets the convenience of being just minutes from the city. Tucked away in a sought after rural location, this property offers the privacy, space, and quiet so many families dream of, without sacrificing easy access to schools, shopping, and everyday amenities. Inside, you'll find a beautifully renovated kitchen featuring rich espresso maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a stone backsplash, abundant cupboard space, and a functional layout that's ready for family life and entertaining. The remainder of the home offers an excellent opportunity to add your own cosmetic updates and create a space that truly reflects your style. The versatile upper level provides endless possibilities. Design a private primary retreat, an additional family room, games room, loft, home office, or extra bedroom to suit your needs. The fully finished basement adds even more functional living space, perfect for a growing family, recreation room, home gym, or whatever best suits your lifestyle. Updated shingles, a large garage, and an unbeatable location complete the package. If you've been searching for the perfect balance of privacy, potential, and proximity to the city, this is a property you won't want to miss
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Our Lady of Charity Catholic Elementary School2.7 km
Catholic · Thunder Bay CDSB · 155 students
Grade 3 reading: 74% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 29% met the provincial standard
- Vance Chapman Public School2.8 km
Public · Lakehead DSB · 200 students
Grade 3 reading: 73% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 41% met the provincial standard
- St Margaret Catholic Elementary School3.3 km
Catholic · Thunder Bay CDSB · 205 students
Grade 3 reading: 62% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 30% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute3.8 km
Public · Lakehead DSB · 685 students
Grade 10 literacy: 76% met the provincial standard
- Hammarskjold High School4.3 km
Public · Lakehead DSB · 960 students
Grade 10 literacy: 88% met the provincial standard
- École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye4.3 km
French Catholic · CSDC des Aurores boréales · 135 students
Grade 10 literacy: 90% 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 P7G
- Population
- 13,238
- Private dwellings
- 5,781
- Median age
- 44.8
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $117,000
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.
Location
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Mortgage Calculator
$119,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,947
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Mortgage: $2,947/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $150/mo
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