Red brick bungalow with basement suite near downtown

Property details for 399 Birmingham Street E, Wellington North

Type: Residential
Style: Bungalow
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 50 x 188 FT
Stories: 1
Basement: Finished, Full, Separate entrance, Walk-up, N/A, N/A, N/A
Parking: Attached Garage, Garage
Heating: Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Brick
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $3,960 (2026)

This 5-bed, 2-bath red brick bungalow on a 50x188 ft lot is set up for two families. The main floor has three bedrooms, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances (2021), and a bath with marble vanity (2023). Head downstairs to a full second kitchen with island, rec room with gas fireplace, two more bedrooms, and another 4-piece bath. Separate side door and second driveway make it a true in-law setup. Outside, you'll find a stamped concrete patio with gas hookup, fully fenced backyard, plus a storage shed (it has a concrete floor). Updates include roof, furnace, and AC (2016), 200-amp panel (2017), and privacy fence (2017). It's a 10-minute walk to downtown Mount Forest, with schools (Wellington Heights SS is 600m away) and the golf club 8.9 km out. Priced at $665,000, this one's been on the market for 0 days, and with only one other listing nearby, it won't last long.

About 399 Birmingham Street E, Wellington North — Property Score

Hot Market

Score: 67/100

Value

Priced 2.4% above area median of $649,450 based on 14 comparable properties nearby 66

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

5 bedrooms - 2 more than similarly priced 3-bedroom homes nearby 84

2 bathrooms - typical for similarly priced properties 60

9,400 sqft lot - a generous lot for the area 78

Location

$64K median household income - near the Canadian average of $70K 62

67% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 77

81% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 86

70% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 86

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

Market

Just listed - area average is 52 days on market 100

+16.8% median price change over 1 month - rising prices in the area 100

55 months of housing supply - 55 active listings with 1 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

5-car garage - area average is 6.1 spots 95

Finished, Full, Separate entrance, Walk-up, N/A, N/A, N/A basement - adds valuable living space 85

efficient gas forced air heating 80

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

1 fireplace - a desirable feature for Canadian winters 75

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.6% effective tax rate ($3,960/yr) - very low tax burden 82

-6% area price change year-over-year - significant price correction in Wellington North 20

21% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 55

Quality

Condition

Listing

48 photos provided - 26% more than the area average of 38 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.