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Peterborough · Otonabee Ward 1

521 Mckellar Street

Detached

MLS® #X13741698

Listed for$485,0004 days on market

2 bed 1 bath 2 parking 700-1100 sq ft~$539/sq ft

New this week
5 schools within 1 km
Transit stop ~780 m

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Est. all-in monthly~$2,535/momortgage + property tax + maintenance · 20% down · example rate (compounded semi-annually) — the math on the list price, not a quote or what you can afford. For real rates, Alex can connect you with a mortgage pro.

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5 schools within ~1 km · nearest transit stop ~0.78 km

Property information

What house buyers ask first

Lot size: 43.61 × 96.25 ft
Square footage: 700-1100 sq ft
Age: ~51-99 years old
Property tax: $3,344 / yr
Parking: 2 spaces · Detached
Basement: Finished

Property summary

Property type: Detached
Style: Bungalow
Approx. age: 51-99 years
Lot size: 43.61 × 96.25 ft
Parking: 2 spaces · Detached
Heating: Forced Air
Air conditioning: Central Air
Basement: Finished
Kitchens: 1
Exterior: Brick
Property tax: $3,344 / yr
MLS®: X13741698

Room dimensions

Bedroom

Main2.74 × 3.04 m

Living Room

Main3.65 × 3.65 m

Bedroom 2

Main3.35 × 3.04 m

Recreation

Basement4.26 × 3.65 m

Kitchen

Main3.34 × 3.04 m

Utility Room

Basement3.35 × 3.04 m

As stated by the MLS®, nothing inferred.

Nearby homes for sale

Below-comps first · all nearby homes shown, not just the good-value ones.

Detached

$399,900

Below recent sales

51 Ephgrave Boulevard

2 bed · 1 bath·700-1100 sq ft·4 parking

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Listed 7 days ago · RE/MAX Hallmark Eastern Realty

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$449,900

Below recent sales

718 GILLESPIE Avenue

3 bed · 1 bath·700-1100 sq ft·2 parking

Peterborough

Listed 11 days ago · Flat Rate Realty Corp.

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$329,900

Below recent sales

398 EDISON Avenue

2 bed · 2 bath·1100-1500 sq ft·4 parking

Peterborough

Listed 19 days ago · Flat Rate Realty Corp.

Detached

$449,900

Below recent sales

728 Hurley Street

2+1 bed · 3 bath·1500-2000 sq ft·2 parking

Peterborough

Listed 9 days ago · Royal LePage Frank Real Estate

Detached

$479,900

Below recent sales

481 BARKER Avenue

2+1 bed · 1 bath·700-1100 sq ft·3 parking

Peterborough

Listed 11 days ago · Flat Rate Realty Corp.

Detached

$485,000

In line with recent sales

732 Gillespie Avenue

3 bed · 1 bath·700-1100 sq ft·2 parking

Peterborough

Listed 11 days ago · Royal LePage Proalliance Realty

The numbers that matter

Property tax: $3,344/yr
Est. all-in: ~$2,535/mo

Nearby rental listings are facts. Whether it works as a rental is a chat with Alex — not a number I’ll put on it.

Schools

Schools near this home, closest first by straight-line distance. These are factual locations — AskEmma doesn’t rate or rank schools.

Kenner Collegiate and Vocational InstitutePublic · Secondary · Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB0.3 km
Kenner Intermediate SchoolPublic · Secondary · Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB0.3 km
St. John Catholic Elementary SchoolCatholic · Elementary & Secondary · Peterborough Victoria Northum Clarington CDSB0.6 km
Kawartha Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · Elementary & Secondary · ..0.7 km
Roger Neilson Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB0.9 km
Otonabee Valley Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB1.2 km

Locations: Open Database of Educational Facilities (ODEF), Statistics Canada v2.1 (2022) · Open Government Licence – Canada. School locations as of 2022 — confirm current catchment and enrolment with the school board. For official provincial results, check EQAO.

Getting around

Public transit near this home, by straight-line distance. Factual locations from OpenStreetMap — not walking time, and not a rating.

Bus stopNearest transit · Bus stop~780 m

Locations: OpenStreetMap public-transit stops, © OpenStreetMap contributors · Open Database Licence (ODbL). Stop locations from OpenStreetMap — confirm current routes and service with the transit agency.

Community — Peterborough

$530KMedian sold

33Median days on market

97.9%Sale-to-list

Median sold price · Peterborough1-yr -11% · 3-yr -16%

Source: TRREB sold data via Repliers · all property types

Neighbourhood demographics — Peterborough

83,651Population (2021)

43.2Median age

$72,000Median household income

59.4%Home owners

40.6%Renters

2.3Avg household size

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census

Description & details

Charming, beautifully maintained, and full of character, this inviting two-bedroom bungalow is the perfect place to slow down and feel at home. The bright, functional layout is warm and welcoming, while the finished basement adds valuable living space with a spacious rec room and built-in bar-ideal for entertaining, movie nights, hosting friends, or creating your own studio, lounge, or hobby space. Outside, the fully fenced backyard is made for everyday living, surrounded by beautiful perennial gardens that bloom throughout the seasons. The backyard deck is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee, host friends, or relax on warm summer evenings, while the detached garage provides additional storage or workshop space. Set on a quiet street directly across from a park and just minutes from shopping, restaurants, schools, trails, and everyday amenities, this home offers a peaceful lifestyle without sacrificing convenience. Whether you're buying your first home, looking to downsize, or simply searching for a home with warmth and personality, this is a place you'll love coming home to.

The data only goes so far — condition, light and layout are worth seeing in person, with a home inspection, before you commit.

Listed by Exit Realty Liftlock. Showings via AskEmma by Alex Goodman, Sales Representative, RE/MAX Your Community Realty, Brokerage.