171 Nelson Street

Downtown & The Wards·Brantford, ON N3S 4B7

10 bd · 4 ba · 3,941 sqft · 3 car garage

About this home

Inside the home

This is a late-Victorian fourplex on a quarter-acre downtown lot — four units, a large detached garage, and a wraparound covered porch on a building that has stood for over 120 years. The reported income is $100K-plus annually across the four units, with the attic unit currently vacant. Condition varies significantly by unit. The basement unit has been freshened with new laminate flooring and a clean white kitchen. The attic unit is a different story — full tongue-and-groove wood panelling on every surface, a dated kitchen, and one bathroom that needs a complete redo. No photos of the main or second floor units were provided, so buyers will need to assess those at viewing. The bones are solid red brick. The lot size and garage are genuine assets for an income property in this location. Budget for porch deck replacement and the attic unit cosmetics before placing a new tenant.

  • Impressive Victorian red brick exterior with strong curb presence
  • Four self-contained units generating reported $100K+ annual rental income
  • Large 0.25-acre lot with over 80 feet of frontage
  • Oversized detached garage/workshop approximately 44x28 feet
  • Wraparound covered front porch — rare for income properties
  • Basement unit recently refreshed with new flooring and white kitchen
  • Ample gravel parking for multiple tenants
  • Exterior fire escape provides required egress for upper units
From the listing

Build Wealth with this High-Performing Income Property! An impressive all-brick fourplex sitting on a 0.25 of an acre lot with over 80 feet of frontage, a 44’6” x 28’6” detached garage/workshop, a wraparound covered front porch, and plenty of parking. This outstanding 3,941sq.ft. income-producing powerhouse generates over $100,000 in annual rental income and a fantastic 12.27% cap rate. The rental income is as follows: Basement Unit: $1,350/month + hydro; Main Floor Unit: $2,200/month all-inclusive; 2nd Floor Unit: $2,750/month all-inclusive; Attic Unit: $1,500/month + hyrdo(tenant recently vacated and it was left vacant by the current owner so the new owner can choose their own tenant and rent at the market rate). The financials for the property are attached to the MLS listing for your realtor to access for you and a copy is also available upon request. Whether you’re growing your portfolio or purchasing your first investment property, this fourplex offers a cash-flow opportunity that rarely becomes available. Don’t miss out on this lucrative investment property! Book a viewing today!

Separate entranceFinished basementDetached garageLaminate floorsHardwood floorsDeck
Included in the sale
RefrigeratorStove
The details

Facts & features

Property type
Multi-4 Unit
Year built
1900
Lot size
82.50 × 132 ft
Annual taxes
$6,141 (2026)
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Basement
Walk-Up Access, Full, Partially Finished
Parking
13 total · 3-car garage
Water
Municipal
Sewer
Sewer (Municipal)
Recently sold nearby

What did homes near this one sell for?

184 Wellington Street2 bd · 1 ba · Semi-Detached$888,888Aug 2026
129 Peel Street5 bd · 2 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888Feb 2026
213 Darling Street4 bd · 2 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888Apr 2026

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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.

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What homes near this one actually sold for

184 Wellington Street2 bd · 1 ba · Semi-Detached$888,888Aug 2026
129 Peel Street5 bd · 2 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888Feb 2026
213 Darling Street4 bd · 2 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888Apr 2026
212 Chatham Street5 bd · 2 ba · Duplex Side/Side$888,888Jun 2026
135 Marlborough Street3 bd · 2 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888Apr 2026

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Listing courtesy of Re/Max Twin City Realty Inc. 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.

$649,90010 bd · 4 ba
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