This is a 1911 bungalow with a lot more square footage than the price tag suggests — over 1,100 sq ft on the main floor plus a full unfinished basement that spans the entire footprint. The lot is the other headline: it runs deep, giving future owners real options.
The interior is largely original. The living spaces have genuine older trim and hardwood floors with character, but both need work. The kitchen has been updated with white cabinets and stainless appliances and is functional day one. The enclosed front porch and mudroom entry are in rough shape and will need attention early.
At $299,900 in a Downtown East location, this is a project property priced accordingly. Buyers should plan for cosmetic work throughout and budget for the porch and mudroom. The basement is a blank slate — open joist ceiling, concrete floor, full footprint — ready for whatever comes next.
Exceptionally deep lot with room for addition, garden, or outbuilding
Main floor laundry room — full dedicated space
Original dark wood cased openings and trim with genuine 1911 character
Large unfinished basement offering significant development potential
White cabinet kitchen with stainless appliances is functional and usable
Den and mudroom provide extra main floor square footage beyond the two bedrooms
From the listing
Welcome to 678 Colborne Street East, a charming bungalow full of character in the heart of Brantford. This home has been lovingly cared for by the same family for many years and is ready for its next chapter.
Listing courtesy of Peak Realty 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.
Step onto the inviting covered front porch and feel the warmth of a home filled with timeless details, including original baseboards and moldings that add charm and personality to every room. Inside, you’ll find a bright and functional layout with 3 bedrooms (currently used as 2 with an upstairs laundry) and 1 full bathroom, offering plenty of space for family living.
The kitchen is thoughtfully designed for everyday living, and the spacious basement is ready for your finishing touches – offering the potential to nearly double your living space. Outside, the extra-deep lot provides room for gardening, play, or entertaining, with plenty of parking for family and guests.
Centrally located, everything you need is close by – shopping, schools, the hospital, and all of Brantford’s amenities. This home combines charm, space, and location, making it a perfect place to create lasting memories.
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The details
Facts & features
Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bungalow
Year built
1911
Lot size
36.50 × 183.42 ft
Annual taxes
$2,953 (2025)
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Basement
Development Potential, Full, Unfinished
Parking
4 total
Water
Municipal-Metered
Sewer
Sewer (Municipal)
Room by room
Layout & dimensions
Main
Living Room3.17 × 2.92 m—
Family Room3.78 × 4.24 m—
Kitchen4.39 × 4.19 m—
Bedroom2.69 × 2.95 mCarpet Free
Den2.84 × 3.07 m—
Bedroom Primary3.12 × 2.92 mCarpet Free
Laundry3.05 × 2.92 mLaundry
Bathroom1.75 × 2.90 m4-Piece
Lower
Mud Room2.84 × 2.59 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.