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Welcome to The Red House on Fifth! Located in Cornwall's historic Square Mile, this tastefully updated 2-storey semi-detached home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and investment potential. With approx 1,200 sqft of bright, functional living space, this move-in-ready home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a thoughtfully updated interior highlighted by historic trim & staircase, solid wood kitchen countertops, and convenient main-floor laundry. The second floor offers three comfortably sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a versatile flex space that is ideal for a home office, reading nook, or art studio. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with mature landscaping, a covered deck complete with a bar-top counter and plenty of room for entertaining. Recent exterior improvements include a rebuilt front porch, restored Victorian fascia, fresh exterior paint, a new front entry door, and an asphalt roof replaced in 2023. Situated on a generous 34' x 124' lot with a private three-car driveway, this home is just steps from downtown shops, restaurants, the St. Lawrence River waterfront, the Waterfront Trail, and Cornwall's cycling network. Key local amenities like the Cornwall Community Hospital, St. Lawrence College, and the Seaway International Bridge are all just minutes away. Whether you're searching for a charming place to call home or a property with excellent rental flexibility, this one checks all the boxes. The central location, onsite parking, and flexible layout make it well suited for owner-occupants, furnished rentals, or short-term rental opportunities.
Property Details
Listing
MLS® number
X13879912
Status
For Sale
Listed
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 19, 2026
Possession
Immediate
Building
Type
Semi-Detached
Style
2-Storey
Approx. age
100+
Approx. size
1,100–1,500 ft²
Basement
Unfinished, Full, Exposed Rock
Lot
Frontage
34.59 ft
Depth
124.60 ft
Lot area
≈ 4,310 ft² (calculated)
View
South
Community
717 - Cornwall
Parking & utilities
Garage
None, 0 spaces
Driveway
Private, Available, 3 spaces
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water / sewer
Not provided by brokerage
Taxes
Property tax
$1,834 / 2025
Condo fee
N/A
Source
Data source
TRREB (VOW feed)
Listed by
REALTY EXECUTIVES REAL ESTATE LTD
Interior
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Interior Features
Bedrooms above grade: 3
Kitchens: 1 above grade
Basement: Unfinished, Full, Exposed Rock
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Exterior
Pool features: None
Property features: Fenced Yard, Hospital, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, River/Stream, School
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Estimated Rental Income
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Monthly Cost
A quick estimate to plan with. Taxes come from the listing; change the other inputs to match your situation.
Estimated monthly$1,832/mo
Mortgage (principal + interest)$1,679
Property taxFrom listing: $1,834/yr$153
Minimum $22,445 down for this price; the slider moves in whole percent, starting at 5%. Under 20% adds mortgage default insurance. Confirm with a lender.
Mortgage uses Canadian semi-annual compounding. Houses-Gate doesn’t offer financing.
Estimated Budget
About how much cash you’ll need on closing day, besides the mortgage.
Down payment20% of the list price$89,780
Ontario land transfer taxProvincial brackets, no first-time refund$5,453
Legal fees & disbursementsTypical range $1,800–$2,800$1,800
Home inspectionTypical range $500–$800$600
Title insuranceTypical range $300–$600$400
Cash needed at closingEstimate$98,033
First-time buyers can get up to $4,000 back on Ontario land transfer tax. Cornwall has no municipal land transfer tax (Toronto does).
Uses Ontario’s land transfer tax brackets and the down payment set in Monthly Cost. Legal, inspection and title-insurance figures are typical ranges, not quotes.
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