42 Empire Avenue, St John S
Very few homes this close to downtown St. John's back directly onto Rennies River, and fewer still on a lot of this size. The grounds at 42 Empire Avenue run 80 by 240 feet, opening from the house into private, park-like lawn framed by mature trees and carrying down to the water's edge. The Rennies River Trail follows the riverbank at the foot of the property, connecting on foot to Quidi Vidi Lake in one direction and to Long Pond, Pippy Park, and Memorial University in the other. It is the kind of private, green setting that is genuinely hard to find this close to the city centre. Built circa 1940, the home carries the character of its era throughout: hardwood floors, crown mouldings, a decorative ceiling medallion, warm wood paneling, and French doors that carry light from room to room. The main floor balances everyday living and entertaining across a spacious living room, a separate dining room, a family room, and the kitchen. Over the kitchen sink, a wide window frames the back garden's trees and greenery - the setting, brought right to the heart of the home. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is joined by three further bedrooms and a home office, together with a full bath and a half bath. The lower level has its own separate entry, a bedroom, and a full bath, a layout well suited to in-law or extended family living. In all, the home offers more than 3,000 square feet across three levels, along with an attached garage and driveway parking. The setting is matched by real convenience. Bannerman Park, the shops and cafés of Churchill Square, downtown, Memorial University, and the Health Sciences Centre are all close at hand, as are several of the city's established schools. (id:1945)
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Property details for 42 Empire Avenue, St John S
- Type
- Residential
- Style
- 2 Level
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living Area
- 3,060 square feet
- Lot Size
- 80 x 240
- Stories
- 2
- Parking
- Attached Garage
- Heating
- Forced air, Oil
- Exterior
- Other
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual Taxes
- $4,022
Nearby Listings Stat
Estimated price and comparable properties near 42 Empire Avenue
Active Listings
3
Min Price
$650,000
Max Price
$849,900
Avg Price
$716,633
Days on Market
30
days
Sold Listings
4
Min Sold Price
$299,000
Max Sold Price
$464,900
Avg Sold Price
$397,200
Days until Sold
46
days
Neighbourhood Census Data
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador / Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador
Population
509
Median Age
42.3
Median Income
$53,376
Dwelling Value
$500,836
Housing Tenure
Owners 59%
Renters 41%
Age Distribution
Dwelling Types
Commute Mode
Education Level
Housing Age
Commute Duration
Avg Household Size: 2.1
Pop. Density: 924.3/km²
Avg Shelter Cost: $1,891/mo
Owners with Mortgage: 57.7%
Owners Spending 30%+: 11.5%
Tenants Spending 30%+: 26.3%
English only: 76.8%
English and French: 23.2%
Median Household Income: $94,208
Median Employment Income: $52,480
Price History
Listed
August 25, 2026
by Royal LePage Vision Realty
Current Price
$650,000
Type
Residential
For Sale
