221 Grand River Avenue

Holmedale & Dufferin·Brantford, ON N3T 4Y3

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,490 sqft

About this home

Inside the home

This is a legal duplex on a deep Holmedale lot — two self-contained units, each with its own hydro and water meter and in-suite laundry. The main floor unit gets the better end of the deal: updated espresso kitchen with stainless appliances, dark hardwood floors, and a finished basement family room. The upper unit is functional but more dated, with older white appliances, cramped laundry in the kitchen, and sloped ceilings that cut into the bedrooms. Mechanically the house is in reasonable shape — furnace, AC, and roof all replaced between 2018 and 2020. The yellow brick exterior is solid. The backyard is a large raw lot with rear parking and a small deck, but it needs work. For a first-time buyer looking to offset carrying costs, or an investor adding to a portfolio, the separate metering and dual laundry are genuine practical advantages.

  • True duplex with separate hydro and water meters
  • Deep lot with rear parking
  • Main floor unit has updated kitchen with stainless appliances
  • Finished basement family room adds usable square footage
  • Updated furnace and AC (2020), roof (2018)
  • Both units have in-suite laundry
  • Solid yellow brick construction
From the listing

Welcome to Grand River Ave! This amazing family home with 2 kitchens, the perfect turn-key investment or ideal for first-time buyers. The rent in one unit will help pay the mortgage which makes it desirable for first time buyers. Featuring two separate 2-bedroom units, each equipped with its own independent hydro & water meters for effortless management. The upper unit boasts a bright layout and convenient in-suite laundry. Main floor boasts of 2 bedrooms + basement family room, separate in-suite laundry. Situated on a premium, deep lot in an attractive neighborhood close to schools, parks, and scenic river trails. Complete with parking space. Do not miss this incredible, versatile opportunity! Updates: Furnace & A/C (2020), Roof (2018), main floor paint & durable laminate flooring (2021)

Updated kitchenStainless appliancesHardwood floorsTile floorsLaminate floorsCarpetFinished basementSeparate entranceDeckForced air gasNew roofNew furnace
Included in the sale
Other2 Stainless Steel Fridges1 White Stove1 Stainless StoveWasher & Dryer (In Basement)Light Fixtures
The details

Facts & features

Property type
Single Family Residence
Lot size
32.00 × 160.34 ft
Annual taxes
$3,472 (2025)
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Parking
1 total
Water
Municipal
Sewer
Sewer (Municipal)
Recently sold nearby

What did homes near this one sell for?

188 Grand River Avenue3 bd · 2 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888May 2026
85 Morrell Street Unit 120 B2 bd · 1 ba · Condo/Apt Unit$888,888Jun 2026
85 Morrell Street Unit 1202 bd · 1 ba · Condo Apartment$888,888Jun 2026

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Room by room

Layout & dimensions

Main
Bedroom Primary3.10 × 3.51 m
Living Room5.41 × 3.33 m
Bathroom4-Piece
Eat-in Kitchen6.45 × 3.38 m
Bedroom2.41 × 1.52 m
Foyer3.10 × 1.80 m
Bedroom3.10 × 3.51 m
Second
Bedroom3.43 × 2.84 m
Kitchen3.35 × 3.15 m
Living Room5.41 × 4.24 m
Bedroom3.43 × 2.46 m
Bathroom4-Piece
Basement
Family Room5.41 × 3.35 m
Laundry5.41 × 3.15 m
Utility Room5.41 × 3.61 m
Where it is

Holmedale & Dufferin

The area

Life in Holmedale & Dufferin

Holmedale & Dufferin

Grand River residential meets heritage Brantford. Holmedale's quiet streets along the river, Dufferin Avenue's stately late-1800s homes, Lorne Crescent's curving character — older homes with real architectural pedigree.

Character homesHeritage streetsGrand River-side living
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Recently sold nearby

What homes near this one actually sold for

188 Grand River Avenue3 bd · 2 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888May 2026
85 Morrell Street Unit 120 B2 bd · 1 ba · Condo/Apt Unit$888,888Jun 2026
85 Morrell Street Unit 1202 bd · 1 ba · Condo Apartment$888,888Jun 2026
85 Morrell Street Unit 105A2 bd · 1 ba · Condo/Apt Unit$888,888Feb 2026
85 Morrell Street Unit 103A2 bd · 1 ba · Condo/Apt Unit$888,888Feb 2026

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Listing courtesy of Royal LePage State 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.

$549,9994 bd · 2 ba
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