Historic 1893 Brick House with Rare Severance Potential

Property details for 254 High Street, Saugeen Shores

Type: Residential
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 106 x 180 FT
Stories: 2
Basement: Unfinished, N/A
Parking: Detached Garage, Garage
Heating: Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Wood, Brick
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $4,499

This yellow brick 2-storey from 1893 sits right across from Fairy Lake, a two-minute stroll to the Bruce County Museum and a short walk to the G.C. Huston school. The old Anglican rectory keeps its heritage bones-original trim, tall ceilings, and a sunroom at the front that catches morning light. Inside there's 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a smart layout with a main-floor family room off the kitchen. Recent updates mean you get modern wiring, heating, and central air without losing the character. The 106 x 180 foot lot is flat and open, with a 20x30 detached garage that could easily hold two cars and a workshop. That's plenty of space to garden or add a studio. It's one of the few places in Southampton where you could sever the lot into two and potentially build a 4-plex beside the house-huge for investors. At $1.1M, that upside justifies the price. You're only 300m from the beach at the mouth of the Saugeen River, and Duffy's Fish & Chips is around the corner. Walk to the bakery, coffee shop, and the Walker House for drinks. This place has stories and room to make your own. Tax bill's a modest $4,499. It's listed at $1.1M, and with just 6 active listings nearby, it's one of the more unique options in town.

About 254 High Street, Saugeen Shores — Property Score

Feature Rich Great Location

Score: 60/100

Value

Priced 31.9% above area median of $834,000 based on 120 comparable properties nearby 22

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

4 bedrooms - typical for similarly priced homes 60

2 bathrooms - 1 fewer than similarly priced properties nearby 48

19,080 sqft lot - an oversized lot for the area 90

Location

$73K median household income - near the Canadian average of $70K 66

83% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 90

88% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 92

63% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 81

222/km² population density - a rural or semi-rural setting 55

Market

Just listed - area average is 78 days on market 100

-9.6% median price change over 1 month - declining prices in the area 2

61.5 months of housing supply - 123 active listings with 2 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

9-car garage - more than the area average of 5 spots 95

Unfinished, N/A basement - adds valuable living space 85

efficient gas forced air heating 80

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

Waterfront, View - premium features that add significant value 80

Investment

0.41% effective tax rate ($4,499/yr) - very low tax burden 88

-27.8% area price change year-over-year - significant price correction in Saugeen Shores 1

14% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 46

Quality

Condition

Listing

48 photos provided - 50% more than the area average of 32 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.