400 Downie Street, Peterborough, ON K9H 4J3
Town Ward 3, Peterborough · Near Hunter · View map
About this home
Looking for a project? Built in the popular Queen Anne style, this impressive 1880's brick mansion sits on the corner of Hunter St and Downie. Almost hidden away in its own little patch of greenery, this large home sits proudly with its gable windows and exquisite wrap around veranda. The main floor consists of three large rooms with its 12 ft ceilings and bay window. The dining room has a gas fireplace. There is also a large, bright sunroom and a bathroom/laundry room combo. Upstairs there are 4 good sized bedrooms, master has its own fireplace, and there is also another 4 piece bath. The third floor has 2 more bedrooms, and a closet that holds a second gas furnace. The basement is not finished but it's dry and has plenty of room for storage. There is also and outside entrance to the basement. This property would lend itself very well to be converted to a multiplex, as there is already an outside staircase to every floor. This amazing home awaits someone with a vision, to take it back to its former glory days.
The home
- Type
- 3-storey detached home
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Square footage
- 3000-3500 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 10
- Basement
- Unfinished, Exposed Rock
- Lot size
- 55 x 96 ft
- Faces
- East
- Approximate age
- 100+ years
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Security
- Smoke Detector
- Exterior
- Brick
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Electric
- Heating type
- Baseboard
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Garage
- Detached
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Driveway spaces
- 4
- Total parking
- 4
- Parking features
- Front Yard Parking
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $6,440/yr
- Tax year
- 2026
- Occupancy
- Vacant
- Possession
- To Be Arranged
- Cross street
- Hunter
- Neighbourhood
- Town Ward 3
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$185 (at 3,250 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- X14126370
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The home and its surroundings
- Water Heater Owned
- Water Heater
- Storage
- Fenced Yard
- Hospital
- Golf
- Park
- Place Of Worship
- Level
- Lighting
- Year Round Living
- Porch
- 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.
400 Downie Street, Peterborough, ON K9H 4J3
Town Ward 3, Peterborough · Near Hunter
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Listing history for 400 Downie Street
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Frequently asked questions about 400 Downie Street
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 400 Downie Street listed for, and what would it cost each month?
400 Downie Street is listed for $599,900. With 20% down ($119,980), the mortgage payment would be roughly $2,420 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $2,956 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 400 Downie Street freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
400 Downie Street is a 3-storey detached home in Town Ward 3, Peterborough. 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 400 Downie Street have?
400 Downie Street has 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Does 400 Downie Street have a garage and parking?
Yes. The listing shows the garage as detached, with room for 2 cars. The driveway adds 4 spaces. In total the listing counts 4 parking spaces.
Does 400 Downie Street have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as unfinished, exposed rock.
What style of home is 400 Downie Street?
400 Downie Street is a 3-storey detached home. A 3-storey detached house spreads its rooms over three floors, often on a narrower city lot.
How big is 400 Downie Street, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 3,000 and 3,500 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 55 x 96 ft.
How is 400 Downie Street heated and cooled?
Heating is baseboard (electric). Cooling is central air.
What are the property taxes for 400 Downie Street?
Property taxes are $6,440 a year (2026), or about $537 a month.
Where is 400 Downie Street?
400 Downie Street is in the Town Ward 3 community of Peterborough. The nearest main intersection is Hunter. The postal code is K9H 4J3.
Is 400 Downie Street still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X14126370). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar detached homes near 400 Downie Street asking?
Similar detached homes for sale nearby right now include 553 Chamberlain Street at $449,900 (4 bed), 575 Bethune Street at $439,999 (6 bed) and 599 Donegal Street at $475,000 (4+3 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 400 Downie 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 400 Downie Street?
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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.