553 Chamberlain Street
Peterborough, ON
- 4 bed
- 3 bath
- approx. 1500-2000 sqft
- Detached
- 10 days on market
Welcome to this charming century home, where original character meets endless potential. Beautiful details include original hardwood flooring in select rooms, exposed brick in the kitchen, and oversized original trim surrounding many windows and doors. A large bay window in the kitchen overlooks the private backyard, bringing in plenty of natural light.The spacious living and dining areas feature high ceilings and two large windows with stained-glass transoms which is perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. A generous front foyer welcomes you in, while the inviting front porch is an ideal spot for morning coffee. With three bedrooms upstairs plus a fourth bedroom or flexible space in the finished attic, there is room for the whole family. The home also offers a 3-piece main-floor bath and 4-piece bath upstairs, plenty of basement and shed storage, and a detached garage with an additional bay for the handyman.The deep private lot is perfect for summer evenings outdoors, while the convenient location puts you close to downtown and public transit. Whether you're drawn to the character of a century home or eager to create your own modern vision, this property offers a wonderful opportunity to make it truly yours.
Listing Details
- Taxes (2025)
- $4,671
- Listed
- September 10, 2026
Price History
Property
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Age
- 100+
- Construction
- Brick
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Stone
- Interior
- Storage
- Lot Size
- 32 x 224 Feet
Parking
- Garage
- Detached
- Covered Spaces
- 2
- Total Parking
- 6
Utilities
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Heat Source
- Gas
Location & Legal
- Cross Street
- Chamberlain and Monaghan
- Zoning
- R1 - Residential
- Parcel Number
- 280800026
- Possession
- 60-89 days
- Occupancy
- Vacant
Included
- Inclusions
- Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Rental Items
- Hot water tank
Schools
Elementary
- Prince of Wales Public School0.7 km
Public · Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB · 555 students
Grade 3 reading: 49% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 33% met the provincial standard
- ÉÉC Monseigneur-Jamot0.8 km
French Catholic · CS catholique MonAvenir · 245 students
Grade 3 reading: 77% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 48% met the provincial standard
- St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School1.1 km
Catholic · Peterborough Victoria Northum Clarington CDSB · 215 students
Grade 3 reading: 75% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 41% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Kenner Collegiate and Vocational Institute1.6 km
Public · Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB · 525 students
Grade 10 literacy: 68% met the provincial standard
- Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School2 km
Public · Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB · 385 students
- St. Peter Catholic Secondary School2.1 km
Catholic · Peterborough Victoria Northum Clarington CDSB · 1035 students
Grade 10 literacy: 83% 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 K9J
- Population
- 44,547
- Private dwellings
- 19,998
- Median age
- 44
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $72,500
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
Residential Freehold in Peterborough · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $555,000
- Homes sold
- 1,040
- Median days on market
- 25
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 1,040 recorded sales of residential freehold properties in Peterborough over the last 12 months.
Rooms
3-piece on Main, 4-piece on Second, 3-piece on Basement
Third
- Loft11'3" x 22'2"
Second
- Bedroom9'6" x 8'11"
- Bedroom8'10" x 12'10"
- Bedroom12'5" x 9'11"
Main
- Dining Room9'10" x 8'6"
- Foyer6'11" x 16'9"
- Kitchen13'11" x 10'11"
- Living Room11'4" x 10'11"
- Mud Room4'5" x 10'11"
Basement
- Utility Room7'3" x 25'5"
- Utility Room25'5" x 10'4"
Listed by
Coldwell Banker Electric Realty
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$89,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,210
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Mortgage: $2,210/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $389/mo · Insurance: $112/mo
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