About this home
SPACE, POTENTIAL AND FUTURE VALUE! At $550,000, 1 John Avenue represents an exceptional opportunity to invest in a property with room to grow, improve, and potentially generate income. With approximately 2,200 sq. ft. of above-grade living space, this is currently the largest home available in Brant County priced at $550,000 or less! Originally built in 1910, this century home features 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a layout that provides plenty of possibilities for buyers with an eye toward the future. Whether you're looking to build equity through renovations, accommodate a growing or multigenerational family, or explore the potential for rental income, there's plenty to work with here. Previously used as a duplex, the home retains two separate entrances, including one that could provide direct access to the second floor. This creates intriguing possibilities for conversion back to a duplex, a long-term rental arrangement, or even short-term rental accommodations, subject to municipal approvals and applicable regulations. The main floor features a spacious living room, large kitchen, dining room, bedroom, laundry, and a renovated bathroom (2024). Upstairs are four additional bedrooms, including a generous primary bedroom with its own ensuite. Updates include appliances within the past five years, furnace, air conditioning, and 200-amp electrical service. Situated on a quiet street on a large corner lot with mature trees, the property is just a short distance from downtown Paris, the Grand River, restaurants, shops, parks, and walking trails. There's character here, there's space, and most importantly, there's potential. For buyers willing to invest some vision and effort, 1 John Avenue presents an opportunity to create something special while building value for the future.
The home
- Type
- 2-storey detached home
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Square footage
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 13
- Basement
- Partial Basement
- Lot size
- 78.3 x 76.1 ft
- Faces
- East
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Vinyl Siding
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- No
Garage & parking
- Garage
- Carport
- Driveway spaces
- 3
- Total parking
- 3
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $3,105/yr
- Tax year
- 2025
- Occupancy
- Owner
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Helen & John
- Neighbourhood
- Paris
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- Price per sq ft
- ~$244 (at 2,250 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- X14086720
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The home and its surroundings
- Separate Heating Controls
- Fenced Yard
- Arts Centre
- Place Of Worship
- Deck
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
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Listing history for 1 John Avenue
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Frequently asked questions about 1 John Avenue
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 1 John Avenue listed for, and what would it cost each month?
1 John Avenue is listed for $550,000. With 20% down ($110,000), the mortgage payment would be roughly $2,219 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $2,477 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 1 John Avenue freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
1 John Avenue is a 2-storey detached home in Paris, Brant. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1 John Avenue have?
1 John Avenue has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Does 1 John Avenue have a garage and parking?
Yes. The listing shows the garage as carport. The driveway adds 3 spaces. In total the listing counts 3 parking spaces.
Does 1 John Avenue have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as partial basement.
What style of home is 1 John Avenue?
1 John Avenue is a 2-storey detached home. A 2-storey detached house has its living space on the main floor and the bedrooms upstairs, on its own lot with no shared walls.
How big is 1 John Avenue, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 2,000 and 2,500 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 78.3 x 76.1 ft.
How is 1 John Avenue heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). Cooling is central air.
What are the property taxes for 1 John Avenue?
Property taxes are $3,105 a year (2025), or about $259 a month.
Where is 1 John Avenue?
1 John Avenue is in the Paris community of Brant. The nearest main intersection is Helen & John. The postal code is N3L 2S8.
Is 1 John Avenue still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X14086720). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar detached homes near 1 John Avenue asking?
Similar detached homes for sale nearby right now include 53 Capron Street at $474,900 (3 bed), 13 FOREST Drive at $674,900 (3+1 bed) and 92 Walnut Street at $659,900 (2+1 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 1 John Avenue sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
How do I book a showing at 1 John Avenue?
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Listing information comes from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board through PropTx and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate. It is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA.
*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.