40 Walnut Lane

This 1899-built Paris home sits on a deep lot that backs directly onto the Cambridge to Brantford Trail — a real asset for anyone who wants trail access from their own backyard. The finished basement adds flexible living space, and recent exterior work (new doors, soffits, fascia, and eavestroughs) means the envelope has been looked after. Inside, the picture is more mixed. The kitchen cabinets are original vintage boxes that have been repainted blue — functional, but not updated. The dining room ceiling shows a visible stain around the light fixture worth investigating. Upper floor bedrooms have sloped ceilings and surface wall conditions that need cosmetic work. No central air is apparent. At $399,900 for 1,492 square feet in Paris, this is priced for a buyer who can overlook dated finishes and do some work. The lot, the trail access, and the bones of the building are the real value here.

• Finished basement with laminate floors and pot lights adds usable living space
• Deep lot backing onto Cambridge-to-Brantford Trail
• Recent exterior updates: doors (2024), soffits/fascia (2025), eavestroughs (2023)
• Tall ceilings consistent with 1899 character build
• Established rear yard with mature trees and patio
• Rear lane access and parking at both front and rear