38 Nelson Street

Downtown & The Wards·Brantford, ON N3T 2M8

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,732 sqft

About this home

Inside the home

This is a long-operating up/down duplex on a generous lot in Downtown East, with separate entrances, separate electrical services, and over 50 years of rental history behind it. The solid brick shell is in good shape. Inside, the two units tell different stories — the upper unit has a partially updated kitchen and a functional bathroom, while the lower unit retains its original 1980s-era kitchen and a very dated bathroom. The basement is fully unfinished and needs attention before any serious use is possible. Moisture staining and loose debris are visible throughout. For an investor, this is a property that produces income today but needs capital invested to get both units to current rental standards. For an owner-occupant considering multi-generational use, budget for a lower unit renovation before moving in.

  • Solid red brick construction with good structural appearance
  • Legal duplex with separate electrical services and private entrances
  • Original hardwood floors in lower unit living areas
  • Large rear lot with ample parking
  • Stained glass staircase window — intact period detail
  • Newer rear deck on back entrance
From the listing

Well-maintained 2-storey brick up/down duplex, operating as a duplex for over 50 years, with a retrofit

completed in 1998. Each unit features 2 bedrooms, private entrances, and functional layouts ideal for

comfortable living. The property offers ample rear parking and has been consistently maintained. An

excellent opportunity for investors seeking reliable rental income, or for owner-occupants. Also well-suited

for multi-generational living with separate, self-contained units.

Original kitchenOriginal bathroomsHardwood floorsCarpetTile floorsLaminate floorsSeparate entranceUnfinished basementFenced yardDeckForced air gas
Included in the sale
RefrigeratorStove
The details

Facts & features

Property type
Duplex Up/Down
Lot size
33.05 × 129.99 ft
Annual taxes
$3,844 (2026)
Heating
Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Other
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Parking
4 total
Water
Municipal
Sewer
Sewer (Municipal)
Recently sold nearby

What did homes near this one sell for?

53 Chatham Street2 ba · Duplex Up/Down$888,888Jun 2026
60 West Street3 bd · 2 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888Apr 2026
12 Pearl Street3 bd · 2 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888May 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

53 Chatham Street2 ba · Duplex Up/Down$888,888Jun 2026
60 West Street3 bd · 2 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888Apr 2026
12 Pearl Street3 bd · 2 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888May 2026
1 Wellington Street Unit 2051 bd · 1 ba · Condo Apartment$888,888Apr 2026
1 Wellington Street Unit 2071 bd · 1 ba · Condo Apartment$888,888Feb 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.

$434,9004 bd · 2 ba
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