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$699,900

Estimated value $665K to $735K

Est. $3,279/mo mortgage

2+2bd·2ba·< 700sqft

28 Essex Street · London, N6B 1G2

MLS® X14141118

Listed yesterdayListed yesterday

Listing courtesy of Right At Home Realty·Listing last changed 15 hours ago

Key facts

Property type
Detached
Square footage
< 700 sqft
Lot size
35.98 × 139.83 ft · < 0.50 acres
Age
51-99 years
Parking
3 spaces
Property tax
$4,174/yr (2025)

Description

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTORS AND FIRST-TIME BUYERS! Located in the heart of London, this fully finished bungalow offers a practical and versatile layout with 2+2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Offering potential market rental income of approximately $3,000/month, this property presents an attractive opportunity for those looking to enter the investment market or add to an existing portfolio. Offered with vacant possession and available immediately, the possibilities are yours to explore. A property with flexibility, affordability, and long-term potential!

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Property details

Interior

Size
< 700 sqft
Bedrooms
2 above grade, 2 lower level
Rooms
5 rooms
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece on Main, 1 × 3-piece on Basement
Basement
Finished, Separate Entrance
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air

Building & lot

Type
Detached, Bungalow
Age
51-99 years
Lot size
35.98 × 139.83 ft · < 0.50 acres
Exterior
Stucco (Plaster)
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Water & sewer
Sewer

Parking

Driveway
Front Yard Parking, Private (3 spaces)
Parking
3 spaces

Fees & taxes

Property tax
$4,174/yr (2025)

Rooms

Main

Bathroom, 3 pc bath, tile floor
1.01 × 1.72 m
Kitchen, double sink, open concept, laminate
3.15 × 2.9 m
Living Room, combined w/kitchen, closet, window
5.97 × 3.15 m
Bedroom, closet, laminate, window
3.15 × 2.44 m

Lower

Laundry, Open Concept
1.52 × 1.06 m
Bedroom, window, closet, laminate
4.75 × 3 m
Bedroom, window, closet, laminate
4.19 × 3.51 m
Bathroom, 3 pc bath, tile floor
1.67 × 1.08 m

Estimated value range

$665K to $735K

An automated range from recent comparable sales nearby. It is not an appraisal and says nothing about whether this home is priced correctly; condition, finishes and timing are outside what it can see.

Based on a model of 13,409 London sales through September 2026; it lands within 10% of the sold price on 64% of homes. Shown within 5% of the asking price.

Location & neighbourhood

Directions
University Heights →

London North, ON

Residential neighbourhood bordering Western University, popular with faculty and professionals.

Schools nearbyclosest is London South Collegiate Institute, 830 m

Elementary

  • Tecumseh Public School

    880 m · Grades JK-8

    Thames Valley District School Board

    6.9
  • St Martin Separate School

    910 m · Grades JK-8

    London District Catholic School Board

    7.5
  • Wortley Road Public School

    1.1 km · Grades JK-8

    Thames Valley District School Board

    6.8

Secondary

  • London South Collegiate Institute

    830 m · Grades 9-12

    Thames Valley District School Board

    4.2
  • Catholic Central High School

    1.4 km · Grades 9-12

    London District Catholic School Board

    5.7
  • London Central Secondary School

    1.4 km · Grades 9-12

    Thames Valley District School Board

    8.0

Distances are straight-line from this address. School boards set their own attendance areas and do not publish them, so a school listed here is not a guarantee of placement. Confirm with the board before you rely on it.

Monthly paymentest. $4,023/mo all in

Monthly payment estimate

Mortgage (5.07%, 25yr)$3,279
Property tax$348
Insurance (est.)$146
Utilities (est.)$250
Total monthly$4,023
Land transfer tax$10,473 on closing

Ontario LTT

$10,473

First-time rebate

−$4,000

First-time buyer rebate of up to $4,000 may apply. Consult a lawyer for eligibility.

Price & listing history

$699,900

Listed yesterday

On the market

Sold comparables nearby

201 Langley Street, London SouthSold

201 Langley Street, London South

1 bd·2 ba·700-1,100 sqft
31 Gerrard Street, London SouthSold

31 Gerrard Street, London South

3 bd·2 ba·1,500-2,000 sqft

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Market conditionsBuyer’s market in London

6.3 months of inventory: buyers have more options and negotiating power. Nearby, 6 sales in the last 90 days went for an average of 98.3% of asking.

Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market

Avg. sold price

$521,167

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

Based on 6 recent comparable sales near this home.

Affordabilityneeds $167,000 household income

Minimum household income required

$167,000

Based on 20% down, a 7.07% qualifying rate (the 5.07% contract rate plus two points), 25 year amortization, this home's listed property tax and a 32% GDS ratio. Rounded to the nearest thousand.

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Rental market$1,895/mo median for 2 bed nearby

$1,895/month is the median rent for 2-bedroom homes leased within 3km over the past 12 months, across 91 leases.

What comparable homes actually leased for, not an estimate of what this one would rent for. Rent depends on condition, finishes and timing in ways this figure cannot see.

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