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Welcome to 36 Empress Avenue-an inviting detached home offering space, updates and outstanding value for first-time buyers! Situated on an oversized corner lot beside a family-friendly park, this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home provides plenty of room to live, play and grow. Step inside to discover bright, beautifully updated interiors featuring stylish flooring, a welcoming living room, a generous dining area and an attractive open-concept kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable, well-sized bedrooms. Recent improvements provide added peace of mind, including an upgraded furnace (Nov 2023), owned hot water tank (Nov 2023) and updated electrical panel (Sept 2023). One of the property's standout features is the brand-new detached garage-perfect for secure parking, additional storage or an incredible workshop for hobbyists, tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts. The extra-large fully fenced corner lot offers excellent outdoor possibilities for gardening, entertaining, children and pets. Enjoy the welcoming lifestyle Smiths Falls is known for, with schools, shopping, restaurants, recreation and community amenities nearby. Spend your free time exploring the Rideau Canal, waterfront parks, nearby beaches, scenic trails, boating, paddling, fishing and local festivals. Smiths Falls also offers convenient VIA Rail service and an easy drive to Perth, Carleton Place, Ottawa and Kingston. Affordable, detached and full of potential, this is a wonderful opportunity to step into homeownership and make a home your own! Appliances as/is.
Property Details
Listing
MLS® number
X13795676
Status
For Sale
Listed
Sep 14, 2026
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Possession
Flexible
Building
Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Approx. age
Not provided by brokerage
Approx. size
700–1,100 ft²
Basement
Unfinished
Lot
Frontage
24.38 ft
Depth
90.00 ft
Lot area
≈ 2,194 ft² (calculated)
View
West
Community
901 - Smiths Falls
Parking & utilities
Garage
Detached, Garage, 2 spaces
Driveway
3 spaces
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Water / sewer
Not provided by brokerage
Taxes
Property tax
$2,164 / 2026
Condo fee
N/A
Source
Data source
TRREB (VOW feed)
Listed by
RIGHT AT HOME REALTY
Interior
Level
Room
Size
Features
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Interior Features
Bedrooms above grade: 3
Bedrooms below grade: 0
Kitchens: 1 above grade · 0 below grade
Basement: Unfinished
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: None
Exterior
Pool features: None
Property features: Park
Cross street: Turn left on Cornelia Street. Turn right on Rideau Avenue N, and right on Chambers Street. Turn left on Empress Avenue, and property is on right.
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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$1,433/mo
Mortgage (principal + interest)$1,253
Property taxFrom listing: $2,164/yr$180
Minimum $16,745 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$66,980
Ontario land transfer taxProvincial brackets, no first-time refund$3,499
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$73,279
First-time buyers can get up to $4,000 back on Ontario land transfer tax. Smiths Falls 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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