553 Chamberlain Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 4L6
Town Ward 3, Peterborough · Near Chamberlain and Monaghan · View map
About this home
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 coloured glass 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.
The home
- Type
- 3-storey detached home
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Square footage
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 9
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Lot size
- 32 x 224 ft
- Faces
- South
- Approximate age
- 100+ years
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Brick
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Garage
- Detached
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Driveway spaces
- 4
- Total parking
- 6
- Parking features
- Mutual
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $4,671/yr
- Tax year
- 2025
- Occupancy
- Vacant
- Possession
- 60-89 days
- Cross street
- Chamberlain and Monaghan
- Neighbourhood
- Town Ward 3
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$257 (at 1,750 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- X13764972
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The home and its surroundings
- Storage
- Hospital
- Library
- Public Transit
- Rec./Commun.Centre
- School
- 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.
553 Chamberlain Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 4L6
Town Ward 3, Peterborough · Near Chamberlain and Monaghan
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Listing history for 553 Chamberlain Street
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Frequently asked questions about 553 Chamberlain Street
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 553 Chamberlain Street listed for, and what would it cost each month?
553 Chamberlain Street is listed for $449,900. With 20% down ($89,980), the mortgage payment would be roughly $1,815 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $2,204 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 553 Chamberlain Street freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
553 Chamberlain 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 553 Chamberlain Street have?
553 Chamberlain Street has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Does 553 Chamberlain 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 6 parking spaces.
Does 553 Chamberlain Street have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as unfinished.
What style of home is 553 Chamberlain Street?
553 Chamberlain 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 553 Chamberlain Street, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 1,500 and 2,000 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 32 x 224 ft.
How is 553 Chamberlain Street heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). Cooling is central air.
What are the property taxes for 553 Chamberlain Street?
Property taxes are $4,671 a year (2025), or about $389 a month.
Where is 553 Chamberlain Street?
553 Chamberlain Street is in the Town Ward 3 community of Peterborough. The nearest main intersection is Chamberlain and Monaghan. The postal code is K9J 4L6.
Is 553 Chamberlain Street still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X13764972). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar detached homes near 553 Chamberlain Street asking?
Similar detached homes for sale nearby right now include 599 Donegal Street at $475,000 (4+3 bed), 554 Sherbrooke Street at $399,900 (4 bed) and 618 Donegal Street at $449,000 (3+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 553 Chamberlain 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 553 Chamberlain 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.