Unbeatable Location! Experience the ultimate lifestyle in Guelph's prestigious Old University neighborhood with this beautifully maintained 1880s century home. Combining historic charm with modern peace of mind, this residence is perfect for young professionals, families, or investors looking for a "condo-style" alternative without fees. This versatile 1,600+ sq. ft. home features a functional layout with original 12-inch baseboards, 9-foot ceilings, and a main hallway boasting original tin ceilings. Main-Floor: A bright living room, spacious dining area, and a tasteful eat-in kitchen. Includes a convenient office or main floor bedroom and a full bathroom with laundry. Upper Level: Three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom updated in2020. Bonus Den Space: A "Rock Room" hobby space provides access to the backyard, while the full walk-out basement offers a workshop and extra storage. Move in with confidence thanks to extensive mechanical and structural improvements such as: furnace and A/C (2019), new dishwasher (2024), and a durable metal roof (2012). Additionally, the home's infrastructure has been modernized with PEX plumbing, updated wiring (2017), improved basement insulation, and full window replacement in 2002. Extensive improvements completed most recently include a new garage door, a gravel driveway, a complete exterior overhaul featuring gutter guards, heritage mortar foundation repairs, and drought-tolerant landscaping with creeping thyme and flagstone pathways. The interior boasts new engineered hardwood throughout the main floor, restored original stairs, and high-speed Bell fibre optic internet. Enjoy a private, low-maintenance backyard oasis with mature landscaping. You are minutes from downtown Guelph and the University. Walk to the Boathouse, Bardo, Goodness Me and local trails, or paddle down the nearby river. Whether you want a turnkey income property or a historic gem to make your own, this home is a rare find.
Address
10 James Street W
List Price
$750,000
MLS® Status
New
Expiration Date
2026-07-08
Property Type
Residential Freehold
Type of Dwelling
Detached
Style of Home
1 1/2 Storey
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Guelph
Sub-Area
Dovercliffe Park/Old University
Region
Wellington
Bedrooms
4
Bedrooms (Total)
4
Rooms Above Grade
10
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
1500-2000 Sq. Ft.
Lot Depth
66
Lot Size Units
Feet
Lot Width
50
Occupant Type
Owner
Cross Street
Between Gordon St and Martin Ave.
MLS® Number
X12870972
Listing Brokerage
Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Basement Area
Unfinished
Postal Code
N1G 1E2
Posession Details
Flexible
Parking Places (Total)
3
Parking Spaces
2
Tax Amount
$5,954.20
Tax Year
2026
Site Influences
School, School Bus Route
Interior Features
Water Heater
Property Features
School, School Bus Route
Central Vacuum
No
Family Room
No
Ensuite Laundry
No
Special Designation
Unknown
Standard Status
Active
Board Or Association
One Point Association of REALTORS
Heat Source
Gas
Heat Type
Forced Air
Cooling Features
Central Air
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding, Stucco (Plaster)
Direction Faces
South
Fireplace
No
Foundation Details
Stone
Garage
Yes
Garage Type
Attached
Covered Spaces
1
Kitchens Total
1
Kitchens Above Grade
1
Other Structures
Fence - Full
Pool Features
None
Roof
Metal
Tax Legal Description
PT PARK LOT 15, PLAN 37 AS IN RO749538; T/W CS55297 ; GUELPH
Waterfront
No
Sewer
Sewer
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | Living Room | 3.66 x 3.35 | |
| Main | Dining Room | 3.66 x 2.13 | |
| Main | Kitchen | 3.39 x 3.52 | |
| Main | Bedroom 2 | 3.09 x 3.52 | |
| Main | Bathroom | 3 Pc Bath | |
| Second | Primary Bedroom | 5.04 x 3.09 | |
| Second | Bedroom 3 | 3.82 x 2.53 | |
| Second | Bedroom 4 | 3.35 x 3.12 | |
| Second | Bathroom | 4 Pc Bath | |
| Lower | Den | 3.57 x 3.29 |