Heritage farmhouse with heated 4-car garage on 1.6 acres near 401

Property details for 2596 Alps Road, Ayr

Type: Residential
Style: Other
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Living Area: 3,966 square feet
Lot Size: 1.6
Stories: 1.5
Basement: Unfinished, Partial
Parking: Detached Garage
Heating: Geo Thermal
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Stone, Vinyl siding
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $10,025

This 1887 stone and vinyl farmhouse, sitting on 1.6 acres near Ayr, packs in 3,966 square feet of living space across 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. You'll find geothermal heating and central air keeping things comfortable year-round, plus a septic system that's been replaced. The kitchen runs 16'11" x 21'6" with gas range, built-in microwave, and a breakfast nook. Two propane fireplaces warm the great room and family room. A sunroom stretching 32'9" brings in light from three sides. Upstairs, the primary bedroom measures 19'6" x 12'0", and there's a second-level family room for lounging. The heated detached garage fits four cars with two extra-wide doors, and the 50-foot former horse barn could house an RV or become a workshop. A circular driveway can park ten vehicles. You're five minutes from Highway 401 at exit 268, with schools like Conestoga College Doon Campus (8.2 km) and Southwood Secondary (8.7 km) nearby. Priced at $2.75M, this one's a rare find in the area-only one other listing nearby. Taxes run about $10,025 annually. Note the unfinished partial basement with utility room-plenty of space for storage or future projects. Stone foundation, country residential lot, and it's in a quiet area. If you need space for vehicles, hobbies, and a growing family, this place delivers.

About 2596 Alps Road, Ayr — Property Score

Hot Market Great Location

Score: 64/100

Value

Priced 115.7% above area median of $1,275,000 based on 3 comparable properties nearby 1

$693/sqft - 89.3% above the $366/sqft area median 1

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

3,966 sqft - 12% more space than similarly priced homes (3,556 sqft median) 70

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

3 bathrooms - 1 fewer than similarly priced properties nearby 48

69,696 sqft lot - an oversized lot for the area 90

Location

$109K median household income - above the Canadian average of $70K 84

87% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 94

84% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 89

78% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 92

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

Market

Just listed - area average is 91 days on market 100

+34185.7% median price change over 1 month - rising prices in the area 100

3 months of housing supply - 3 active listings with 1 sold last month (seller's market) 75

Features

14-car garage - more than the area average of 7.8 spots 95

Unfinished, Partial basement - adds valuable living space 85

Geo Thermal 60

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

2 fireplaces - a desirable feature for Canadian winters 85

Built in 1887 (139 years old) - established home with character, older than the area average (1989) 35

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.36% effective tax rate ($10,025/yr) - very low tax burden 89

18% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 52

Quality

Condition

Listing

50 photos provided - 25% more than the area average of 40 photos 92

7 of 7 key property details provided (100%) - comprehensive listing with excellent detail 95

* 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.