Mixed-Use Brick Building on Main Street with Rentable Upstairs

Property details for 221 Kent Street W, Kawartha Lakes

Type: Residential
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 57 x 203.2 FT
Stories: 1.5
Basement: Unfinished, N/A
Parking: No Garage
Heating: Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Brick
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $6,773

This brick building on Kent Street W isn't your typical house. It's a mixed-use spot zoned MRC, so you can run a business on the main floor and live upstairs or rent it out. Main level has a reception area, a private office/boardroom, open flex space, a kitchenette, and a 2pc washroom. There's even a backlit sign out front for visibility. Upstairs, you've got 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen. That's 2 beds and 2 baths total. The lot is 57 x 203.2 FT, flat, with a paved parking lot in the back that fits 6 cars. Built with stone foundation and brick exterior, it's got central air and forced air gas heating. Annual taxes run about $6,773. Price is $669,900. For context, nearby listings have a median price of $539,900, but this one's got that commercial potential. The 'investment' score is 85/100. You're on a main arterial road in Lindsay, close to the airport (3.5 km) and just 0.7 km from Kawartha Lakes. If you want live/work flexibility or rental income, this is worth a look.

About 221 Kent Street W, Kawartha Lakes — Property Score

Strong Investment Feature Rich

Score: 65/100

Value

Priced 14.5% above area median of $585,000 based on 103 comparable properties nearby 48

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

2 bedrooms - 2 fewer than similarly priced 4-bedroom homes nearby 36

2 bathrooms - typical for similarly priced properties 60

11,582 sqft lot - an oversized lot for the area 90

Location

$30K median household income - below the Canadian average of $70K 45

69% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 78

41% homeownership rate - a renter-majority neighbourhood 59

62% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 80

2,195/km² population density - a well-balanced suburban area 92

Market

Just listed - area average is 73 days on market 100

-3% median price change over 1 month - stable pricing in the area 35

39.3 months of housing supply - 589 active listings with 15 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

6-car garage - area average is 7 spots 95

Unfinished, N/A basement - adds valuable living 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

1.01% effective tax rate ($6,772/yr) - moderate tax burden 70

59% renter population - strong rental demand in this area 100

Quality

Condition

Listing

38 photos provided - below 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.