For SaleSemi-Detached · Backsplit 4MLS® #X13779530 · TRREB MLS®
42 Buchanan Cres, Brantford, Ontario
Brantford, Ontario N3P 2A5
- Bedrooms
- 3+1
- Lot Size
- 30.88 x 159.89 ft
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Type
- Semi-Detached
- Basement
- Full
$599,999
Estimated market value
About 42 Buchanan Cres
42 Buchanan Cres is a 3+1-bedroom, 2-bathroom semi-detached house in Brantford, listed for sale at an asking price of $599,999 (MLS® X13779530).
RemarksPublic Remarks: First Time Offered | Lovingly Cared For | Move-In Ready Welcome home! First time ever offered for sale, this lovingly cared-for semi-detached home has been thoughtfully updated and maintained, offering space, comfort and a fantastic backyard in an amazing neighbourhood. This four-level back split provides plenty of room for the whole family, featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a bright living room/dining room combination, and tons of storage throughout. The inviting layout offers defined spaces for everyday living while still providing plenty of room to gather with family and friends. The updated kitchen, completed in 2022, features soft-close cupboards and drawers, creating a functional and stylish space for preparing meals and entertaining. The bathrooms have also been thoughtfully updated, including the main bathroom with Moen fixtures, while the lower-level 3 pc bathroom was updated in 2018. Important updates include windows and roof with 50-year shingles, completed in 2017/2018, providing peace of mind for years to come. The lower-level family room is sure to become a favourite gathering space, with a walk-out directly to the fully fenced, oversized backyard. Step outside to enjoy a generous patio complete with a retractable awning installed in 2020, offering a convenient shaded spot for relaxing, dining outdoors or entertaining friends and family. The backyard provides plenty of room for children and pets to play, gardening, entertaining or simply enjoying your own private outdoor space. Add in the single-car garage and abundant storage, and this home offers the practicality today's families are looking for. Located in a wonderful, established Brantford neighbourhood, this is a home that has been lovingly enjoyed and carefully maintained-and is now ready for its next chapter. First time offered. Recently updated. Lovingly cared for. An oversized backyard, great layout and a neighbourhood you'll love coming home to.
Insights
Condition Score
Good1 documented update signal
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Near break-even−$245/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 22 homes with 4 bedrooms for lease in Brantford right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
Key facts
- Tax
- $3,679 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X13779530
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Semi-Detached
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Days on market
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 30.88 x 159.89 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Attached, 2 Parking
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 42 Buchanan Cres, Brantford, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $599,999 | N/A | Pc | X13779530 |
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Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Semi-Detached
- Style
- Backsplit 4
- Municipality
- Brantford
Building
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3+1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 5pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc Lower
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 1
- Total Parking
- 2
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 30.88 ft
- Depth
- 159.89 ft
- Lot Size
- 30.88 x 159.89 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- No
- Pool
- None
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
- Extras
- Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Awning
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | 1.12 × 3.7 m | — | Ground |
| Living | 3.26 × 3.7 m | — | Ground |
| Dining | 3.08 × 3.44 m | — | Ground |
| Kitchen | 2.93 × 3.66 m | — | Ground |
| Primary | 3.27 × 3.47 m | — | 2nd |
| 2nd Br | 3.27 × 3.53 m | — | 2nd |
| 3rd Br | 2.44 × 2.53 m | — | 2nd |
| Bathroom | 2.44 × 2.47 m | 5 Pc Bath, Double Sink | 2nd |
| Rec | 4.53 × 5.52 m | Side Door | Lower |
| 4th Br | 3.45 × 3.78 m | — | Lower |
| Bathroom | 2.23 × 2.47 m | 3 Pc Bath | Lower |
| Utility | 6.63 × 6.79 m | L-Shaped Room | Bsmt |
Map and tour
Semi-detached homes for sale in Brantford right now
- For sale now
- 14
- Median asking price
- $499K
- New in 7 days
- 0
- Price cuts
- 50%
Middle half: $412K to $515K
7 in 28 days
7 listings
This home is asking 20% above the median, higher than three quarters of them.
See all homes in BrantfordAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $8,475
- Total land transfer tax
- $8,475
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $4,475
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $599,999
- $4,000
- Ontario total
- $8,475
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation2
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m1 test or monitoring hole also recorded.250 m
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity2
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- Nearest airport: 8.6 km8.6 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home1
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km1 km
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Slacan Industries Inc, 1.6 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by GrandBridge Energy Inc.At the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 80 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (80 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.80 m
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Rogers, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.Area-wide
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Each record is placed at the distance its own line states. None of it is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, Grand River Conservation Authorityor the record’s publisher.
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Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branlyn Community SchoolGrand Erie DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 600 m | 65%Grade 6 average |
| Notre Dame SchoolBrant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 650 m | 64%Grade 6 average |
| Banbury Heights SchoolGrand Erie DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 1 km | 60%Grade 6 average |
| ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-BrantfrdConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades JK–8 | 6.7 km | 41%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Park Collegiate and Vocational SchoolGrand Erie DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 2.1 km | 56%Grade 9 math |
| Grand Erie Learning AlternativesGrand Erie DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 3.5 km | — |
| Tollgate Technological Skills Centre Secondary SchoolGrand Erie DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 3.9 km | — |
| St John's CollegeBrant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 4.4 km | 61%Grade 9 math |
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Lot
- Lot area
- 4,937 sq ft459 m²
- Street frontage
- 30.88 ft9.4 m
- Depth
- 159.89 ft48.7 m
The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record.
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Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $120,000
- Total mortgage amount
- $479,999
- Total interest payment
- $341,401
- Total purchase cost
- $941,400
- Mortgage payment
- $2,738/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
27%Monthly carrying cost
$3,045- Rent $2,800
- Shortfall $245
Rental income opens at $2,800, the median asking rent of 22 comparable homes for lease in Brantford. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
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