28 5th Street
Cornwall, ON
- 3 bed
- 2 bath
- approx. 1100-1500 sqft
- Semi-Detached
- 77 days on market
Welcome to The Red House on Fifth! Located in Cornwall's historic Square Mile, this tastefully updated 2-storey semi-detached home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and investment potential. With approx 1,200 sqft of bright, functional living space, this move-in-ready home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a thoughtfully updated interior highlighted by historic trim & staircase, solid wood kitchen countertops, and convenient main-floor laundry. The second floor offers three comfortably sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a versatile flex space that is ideal for a home office, reading nook, or art studio. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with mature landscaping, a covered deck complete with a bar-top counter and plenty of room for entertaining. Recent exterior improvements include a rebuilt front porch, restored Victorian fascia, fresh exterior paint, a new front entry door, and an asphalt roof replaced in 2023. Situated on a generous 34' x 124' lot with a private three-car driveway, this home is just steps from downtown shops, restaurants, the St. Lawrence River waterfront, the Waterfront Trail, and Cornwall's cycling network. Key local amenities like the Cornwall Community Hospital, St. Lawrence College, and the Seaway International Bridge are all just minutes away. Whether you're searching for a charming place to call home or a property with excellent rental flexibility, this one checks all the boxes. The central location, onsite parking, and flexible layout make it well suited for owner-occupants, furnished rentals, or short-term rental opportunities.
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Listing Details
- Taxes (2025)
- $1,834
- Originally Listed
- $549,000
- Listed
- July 2, 2026
Price History
Property
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Age
- 100+
- Construction
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Rolled
- Foundation
- Stone, Brick
- Interior
- Carpet Free
- Lot Size
- 34.59 x 124.6 Feet
Parking
- Garage
- None
- Covered Spaces
- 0
- Total Parking
- 3
Utilities
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Heat Source
- Gas
Location & Legal
- Cross Street
- Fifth St E @ Sydney
- Zoning
- RES 30
- Parcel Number
- 601720083
- Possession
- 1-29 days
- Occupancy
- Vacant
Included
- Inclusions
- Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, window blinds & curtains, deck storage cabinet, three window air conditioners
- Exclusions
- None. Furniture is negotiable
- Rental Items
- Hot Water Tank
Schools
Elementary
- Cornwall Intermediate School0.1 km
Public · Upper Canada DSB · 165 students
- Central Public School0.5 km
Public · Upper Canada DSB · 575 students
Grade 3 reading: 44% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 17% met the provincial standard
- Bishop Macdonell Separate School0.5 km
Catholic · CDSB of Eastern Ontario · 385 students
Grade 3 reading: 47% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 19% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School0.1 km
Public · Upper Canada DSB · 575 students
Grade 10 literacy: 72% met the provincial standard
- St Matthew Catholic Secondary School1 km
Catholic · CDSB of Eastern Ontario · 140 students
Grade 10 literacy: 18% met the provincial standard
- École secondaire catholique La Citadelle1.3 km
French Catholic · CSDC de l'Est ontarien · 465 students
Grade 10 literacy: 92% 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 K6H
- Population
- 30,440
- Private dwellings
- 14,112
- Median age
- 46
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $61,200
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
Residential Freehold in Cornwall · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $405,000
- Homes sold
- 679
- Median days on market
- 31
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.4%
Based on 679 recorded sales of residential freehold properties in Cornwall over the last 12 months.
Rooms
4-piece on Second, 2-piece on Main
Second
- Bathroom9'11" x 5'7"
- Bedroom11'9" x 11'2"
- Bedroom 211'2" x 10'
- Bedroom 311'2" x 9'10"
- Sitting24'7" x 9'3"
Main
- Dining Room17'2" x 9'11"
- Foyer14'2" x 6'4"
- Kitchen17'2" x 10'1"
- Living Room14'6" x 10'6"
- Powder Room6'8" x 2'4"
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Taxes: $153/mo · Insurance: $125/mo
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