401 Nelson Street

Downtown & The Wards·Brantford, ON N3S 4E9

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,153 sqft · 1 car garage

About this home

Inside the home

This 1962 brick bungalow has seen selective updates in recent years — a fully redone main bathroom (2025), new flooring on the main level, and a roof replaced in 2020. The living area is clean and vacant, ready to move into without immediate work upstairs. The kitchen is the main caveat: original-era dark wood cabinets with white appliances. It functions but will need attention if modern finishes matter to you. The basement tells two stories — a freshly finished rec room with pot lights and new laminate on one side, and a rough unfinished utility zone with an incomplete bathroom on the other. The kitchenette adds in-law potential once finished properly. The lot is a genuine asset: deep backyard with mature trees and a covered concrete patio. Walkable to parks and daily amenities in a stable, established part of the city.

  • Newly renovated main bathroom (2025) with quality tile and vanity
  • New flooring throughout main level (2024-2026)
  • Roof replaced 2020
  • New garage door and opener (2025)
  • Large deep backyard with mature trees
  • Finished rec room in basement with pot lights
  • Basement kitchenette offers in-law potential
  • Solid brick exterior in good condition
From the listing

Welcome to this well-maintained brick bungalow in a desirable family-friendly Brantford neighbourhood. Perfect for first-time buyers, growing families, or those seeking in-law potential, this home offers 3 bedrooms, a bright living room with vinyl plank flooring, an eat-in kitchen with walkout to the fully fenced backyard, and an updated 4-piece bathroom. The finished lower level features a spacious recreation room plus a kitchenette with sink and electrical, offering excellent in-law or future income potential. Enjoy the covered patio, mature trees, and private backyard. Recent updates include a new bathroom (2025), garage door and opener (2025), roof (2020), some windows (2026), remaining windows (2010), and brand-new/refinished flooring (2026). Conveniently located close to parks, schools, shopping, and everyday amenities

Original kitchenUpdated bathroomsLaminate floorsFinished basementAttached garageNew roofForced air gasWell maintainedPatioSeparate entrance
Included in the sale
DryerRefrigeratorStoveWasher
The details

Facts & features

Property type
Single Family Residence
Year built
1962
Lot size
60.00 × 126 ft
Annual taxes
$3,691 (2025)
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Basement
Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
Parking
5 total · 1-car garage
Water
Municipal
Sewer
Sewer (Municipal)
Recently sold nearby

What did homes near this one sell for?

393 Nelson Street3 bd · 1 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888May 2026
375 Wellington Street3 bd · 2 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888May 2026
24 Park Road N2 bd · 1 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888Jun 2026

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Room by room

Layout & dimensions

Main
Eat-in Kitchen3.84 × 4.01 mInside Entry
Bathroom2.24 × 2.03 m4-Piece
Bedroom3.05 × 3.05 m
Bedroom Primary3.53 × 3.45 m
Bedroom3.28 × 3.05 m
Living Room5.31 × 3.84 mInside Entry
Foyer1.73 × 3.66 m
Lower
Kitchen3.84 × 3.66 m
Laundry8.59 × 4.93 m
Utility Room2.79 × 2.26 m
Recreation Room7.52 × 3.76 m
Bathroom2.79 × 2.49 m2-Piece
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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Recently sold nearby

What homes near this one actually sold for

393 Nelson Street3 bd · 1 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888May 2026
375 Wellington Street3 bd · 2 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888May 2026
24 Park Road N2 bd · 1 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888Jun 2026
399 Marlborough Street3 bd · 2 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888Jun 2026
688 Colborne Street3 bd · 1 ba · Single Family Residence$888,888Mar 2026

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Listing courtesy of Real Broker Ontario Ltd. 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.

$539,0003 bd · 2 ba
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