256 Union Street, Norfolk, ON N3Y 2B5
Simcoe, Norfolk · Near Union St and Queen St. North · View map
About this home
Welcome to 256 Union Street, a beautifully renovated 3-storey home with 4 large bedrooms, 2 brand new bathrooms and additional space to finish the third floor and basement. The property also offers potential for a large detached garage or shop. A preliminary zoning and setback review has been completed, with a concept garage rendering included in the listing photos. This spacious corner-lot home has been extensively updated, combining century-home character with modern finishes and major system upgrades. The main floor features a bright custom kitchen with a large island, quartz countertops, brand new stainless steel appliances and plenty of space for cooking and entertaining, along with spacious living and dining areas, a new bathroom, main-floor bedroom and enclosed front sunroom. Upstairs are three generous bedrooms, including a primary with walk-in closet, a renovated bathroom and second-floor laundry. Major improvements include nearly 30 new windows, electrical, HVAC and AC, metal roof, siding, soffit, fascia and eaves, exterior insulation, flooring, trim, doors, lighting, grading and sod. The unfinished third level offers potential for a home office, rec room, studio or future living space. The Seller may consider constructing a garage or providing a credit toward third-level finishing as part of an acceptable offer, subject to applicable approvals. Walking distance to Norfolk General Hospital and the new West Elgin Public School. Concept garage rendering shown for illustrative purposes only; garage is not currently constructed. Proposed garage location and dimensions are based on a preliminary zoning and setback review. With extensive renovations complete, an incredible chef's kitchen, generous living space and still room to grow, 256 Union Street combines a great location with modern updates and the space and flexibility for a family to make it their forever home.
The home
- Type
- 2-storey detached home
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Square footage
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 8
- Basement
- Full, Unfinished
- Lot size
- 53.5 x 115.7 ft
- Faces
- North
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
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Driveway spaces
- 6
- Total parking
- 6
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $3,100/yr
- Tax year
- 2025
- Occupancy
- Vacant
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Union St and Queen St. North
- Neighbourhood
- Simcoe
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$311 (at 2,250 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- X13718916
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The home and its surroundings
- Primary Bedroom - Main Floor
- Water Heater Owned
- Hospital
- Park
- Public Transit
- Landscaped
- Privacy
- Porch
- Seasonal Living
- 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.
256 Union Street, Norfolk, ON N3Y 2B5
Simcoe, Norfolk · Near Union St and Queen St. North
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Listing history for 256 Union Street
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Frequently asked questions about 256 Union Street
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 256 Union Street listed for, and what would it cost each month?
256 Union Street is listed for $699,000. With 20% down ($139,800), the mortgage payment would be roughly $2,820 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $3,078 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 256 Union Street freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
256 Union Street is a 2-storey detached home in Simcoe, Norfolk. 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 256 Union Street have?
256 Union Street has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The listing gives the style as 2 1/2 storey.
Does 256 Union Street have a garage and parking?
The listing does not show a garage. The driveway adds 6 spaces. In total the listing counts 6 parking spaces.
Does 256 Union Street have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as full, unfinished.
What style of home is 256 Union Street?
256 Union Street 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 256 Union Street, 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 53.5 x 115.7 ft.
How is 256 Union Street heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). Cooling is central air.
What are the property taxes for 256 Union Street?
Property taxes are $3,100 a year (2025), or about $258 a month.
Where is 256 Union Street?
256 Union Street is in the Simcoe community of Norfolk. The nearest main intersection is Union St and Queen St. North. The postal code is N3Y 2B5.
Is 256 Union Street still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X13718916). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar detached homes near 256 Union Street asking?
Similar detached homes for sale nearby right now include 30 Donly Drive S at $715,900 (4 bed), 11 Bird Street at $679,800 (4 bed) and 284 Colborne Street N at $746,350 (4 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 256 Union Street 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 256 Union Street?
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*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.