The upper floor is where the money was spent. Both bedrooms have been fully renovated with vaulted ceilings, light hardwood floors, built-in storage under the eaves, and a sharp bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed tile shower and floating vanity. It's a meaningful upgrade over what the exterior suggests.
The main floor is a different story. The kitchen runs on older white cabinets and laminate counters — functional, but unchanged. The living room and main floor bedroom are tidy but unimproved. A small nook off the upper landing has been fitted out as a compact home office.
The full basement is open and unfinished, which gives a buyer room to add value. The rear deck is weathered but usable, with a fenced yard and storage shed. The neighbourhood is older and established, and the aerials show industrial land to the north worth noting.
Fully renovated upper floor bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and quality finishes
Beautifully updated 4-piece bathroom with glass shower and modern vanity
Fenced backyard with deck and outdoor living space
Full unfinished basement offering future development potential
Stainless appliances in kitchen
Central AC present
From the listing
Welcome to 17 Drummond Street, a charming 1.5 storey detached home set on a quiet, family-friendly street in Brantford’s desirable east end. Offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and approximately 993 sq ft of above grade living space, this home is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a move-in ready opportunity in an established neighbourhood.
Listing courtesy of Royal LePage Action Realty. Presented by Jeff Thibodeau, Broker, REAL Broker Ontario Ltd., Brokerage. Member, Brantford Regional Real Estate Association & the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS®, and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by CREA and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Listing data via the Information Technology Systems Ontario (ITSO) board is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The main floor features a bright and inviting living room, an eat-in kitchen with space for everyday dining, a beautifully renovated 4-piece bathroom, and a convenient main floor bedroom. Upstairs, the second level has been fully renovated, offering two updated bedrooms with a fresh, modern feel. The full basement provides excellent storage and future potential, complete with rough-in for a potential second bathroom.
Step outside to enjoy a fully fenced yard, private driveway parking, and a welcoming outdoor space. Sellers have loved the quiet street, friendly neighbours, and the abundance of street parking for guests. Walking trails are just steps away, making it easy to enjoy the outdoors.
Additional updates include a backwater valve installation for added peace of mind, as well as new gutters with downspouts and leaf guards.
Ideally located within walking distance to schools, parks, and amenities, with easy access to public transit and major routes for commuting.
A fantastic opportunity to own a well-cared-for home in a central Brantford location. Flexible closing available.
Original kitchenStainless appliancesUpdated bathroomsLaminate floorsHardwood floorsUnfinished basementFenced yardDeckCentral ac
Included in the sale
DryerWasher
The details
Facts & features
Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1.5 Storey
Lot size
44.00 × 85 ft
Annual taxes
$2,566 (2025)
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Parking
2 total
Water
Municipal-Metered
Sewer
Sewer (Municipal)
Room by room
Layout & dimensions
Main
Bathroom1.57 × 2.26 m3-Piece
Eat-in Kitchen2.26 × 5.13 m—
Porch1.40 × 3.30 m—
Bedroom2.77 × 3.76 m—
Living Room2.92 × 4.93 m—
Second
Bedroom2.79 × 3.51 m—
Bedroom Primary3.33 × 4.19 m—
Lower
Storage6.81 × 7.29 m—
Where it is
Downtown & The Wards
The area
Life in Downtown & The Wards
Downtown & The Wards
Harmony Square, Brant Avenue, the VIA station and the older wards make this Brantford's most urban pocket. Walkability is real here, but so is the variation from block to block.