This is a solid 1937 brick detached in East Ward that has been lived in — not neglected. The bones are good: original hardwood on the main floor, a stone fireplace with a wood mantel, leaded diamond-pane windows, and French doors between rooms. These are details that newer builds at this price point don't have.
The kitchen and bathroom are dated and will need work. The basement is finished in 1970s knotty pine paneling — usable space, but cosmetically a project. The upper bedrooms are carpeted with wallpaper borders. Budget for cosmetic updates throughout.
The mechanical side is in better shape than the decor suggests: furnace and AC replaced in 2021, windows and roof done in 2009, and a 100-amp panel already in place. The backyard has a newer cedar privacy fence and a wood deck off the rear door.
Original hardwood floors on main level
Stone fireplace with wood mantel — genuine 1930s character
French doors between living spaces
Newer cedar privacy fence in backyard
Updated mechanical: furnace, AC (2021), 100-amp panel
Listing courtesy of Re/Max Escarpment 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.
338 Darling Street: Your Foot in the Door to Homeownership
Welcome to 338 Darling Street, a 1.5-story brick detached home that offers the perfect entry point into the real estate market for 2026. This home is a dream for first-time buyers looking for a functional, reliable property they can truly make their own. It provides a solid foundation, allowing you to focus your energy and budget on cosmetic decorating and personal touches rather than costly infrastructure repairs. The critical, high-ticket updates have already been managed. You can move in with peace of mind knowing the home features a high-efficiency furnace and air conditioning system installed in 2021, along with a modern 100-amp breaker panel. Essential exterior components, including the shingles and windows, were also updated in 2009, ensuring the home is mechanically sound and energy-efficient. Inside, the main floor offers a bright and livable base featuring original hardwood floors that provide timeless character. While the home is in need of your creative decorating ideas to reach its full potential, it is clean, functional, and ready for you to build equity. Located just minutes from local schools, lush parks, and public transit, this house offers the flexibility and essential infrastructure needed to start your homeownership journey in a convenient neighborhood.
Original kitchenOriginal bathroomsHardwood floorsCarpetTile floorsCrown mouldingFinished basementFenced yardDeckNew furnaceCentral acForced air gas
Included in the sale
DryerRefrigeratorStoveWasher
The details
Facts & features
Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1.5 Storey
Year built
1937
Lot size
31.65 × 106.24 ft
Annual taxes
$3,134 (2025)
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Parking
2 total
Water
Municipal
Sewer
Sewer (Municipal)
Room by room
Layout & dimensions
Main
Living Room5.59 × 3.78 m—
Kitchen3.66 × 3.38 m—
Dining Room3.28 × 2.77 m—
Second
Bedroom3.71 × 2.46 m—
Bathroom1.85 × 1.55 m4-Piece
Bedroom4.62 × 3.68 m—
Bedroom3.38 × 3.20 m—
Lower
Recreation Room6.12 × 3.40 m—
Bathroom—2-Piece
Laundry6.12 × 3.38 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.