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Welcome to 527 Empire Road in Sherkston-an inviting one-storey, vinyl-sided cottage set on a spacious one-acre property and offering an excellent opportunity for cottage living, investment ownership, or future redevelopment. This 528 sq. ft. cottage features two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room, and three-piece bathroom, with a simple and functional layout ready for your personal touch. Essential services are already in place, including a new cistern, working septic system, and electricity. The property offers a gravel driveway, open lawn space, mature trees, shrubs and bushes, partial fencing, and a backyard barn, providing both usable outdoor space and added versatility. With room to enjoy, improve, or reimagine, the setting offers a relaxed rural feel while remaining close to the sought-after Sherkston area. Whether you are searching for an affordable seasonal retreat, a small home, a value-add investment, or a potential site for a future larger dwelling, 527 Empire Road presents an exciting opportunity with plenty of possibilities, subject to zoning and required approvals. Property sold as is, where is.
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Monthly Cost
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Estimated monthly$1,938/mo
Mortgage (principal + interest)$1,590
Property taxFrom listing: $4,179/yr$348
Minimum $21,245 down for this price; the slider moves in whole percent, starting at 5%. Under 20% adds mortgage default insurance. Confirm with a lender.
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Estimated Budget
About how much cash you’ll need on closing day, besides the mortgage.
Down payment20% of the list price$84,980
Ontario land transfer taxProvincial brackets, no first-time refund$4,973
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$92,753
First-time buyers can get up to $4,000 back on Ontario land transfer tax. Port Colborne 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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