Custom Side Split with 120-ft Backyard Near Rideau Canal

Property details for 31 Ross Street, Smiths Falls

Type: Residential
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Lot Size: 60 x 120 FT
Basement: Partially finished, N/A
Parking: Attached Garage, Garage
Heating: Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Brick, Aluminum siding
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $5,164 (2025)

This custom-built side split on 31 Ross Street has a standout 120-foot deep backyard that backs onto unused school property, giving you instant privacy with mature trees and hedges. The main level flows from living room to dining room to kitchen, with sliding doors off the dining room leading to a sundeck. Upstairs, three bedrooms include a primary with ensuite, plus another full bath. The ground level has a big family room with gas fireplace and patio doors to the yard, and the seller will throw in up to $3,200 for new flooring there. Lower level adds a bedroom/den, games room, three storage closets, and utility space. Laundry's currently in a kitchen alcove, but a contractor confirmed you can move it to the lower level if you want a pantry instead. Outside, the double garage and driveway offer parking for 6. Located half a kilometer from Food Basics, a kilometer from the Rideau Canal Museum, and minutes to downtown Smiths Falls. At $545,000, that's below the neighborhood median of $599,900, with 7 active listings nearby. Brick and aluminum exterior, central air, forced air gas heating. Taxes run $5,164 a year. If you're after a solid family home with room to personalize, this is worth a look.

About 31 Ross Street, Smiths Falls — Property Score

Feature Rich Great Location

Score: 65/100

Value

Priced 22.6% above area median of $444,450 based on 38 comparable properties nearby 36

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

4 bedrooms - 1 more than similarly priced 3-bedroom homes nearby 72

3 bathrooms - 1 more than similarly priced properties nearby 72

7,200 sqft lot - a generous lot for the area 78

Location

$50K median household income - below the Canadian average of $70K 55

80% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 88

53% homeownership rate - a balanced mix of owners and renters 67

71% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 87

1,150/km² population density - a well-balanced suburban area 82

Market

Just listed - area average is 14 days on market 88

-1.6% median price change over 1 month - stable pricing in the area 42

45 months of housing supply - 45 active listings with 1 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

6-car garage - more than the area average of 3.8 spots 95

Partially finished, N/A basement - potential for additional finished space 85

efficient gas forced air heating 80

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.95% effective tax rate ($5,164/yr) - below the Canadian average of ~1% 72

46% renter population - moderate rental market 85

Quality

Condition

Listing

49 photos provided - 26% more than the area average of 39 photos 92

6 of 7 key property details provided (86%) - comprehensive listing with excellent detail 86

* This property score is an approximate estimate based on publicly available data, nearby comparable listings, and automated analysis. Scores are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional appraisals or investment advice. Actual property values may vary. We recommend consulting a licensed real estate professional for accurate assessments.