Guelph is a city in Southwestern Ontario known as The Royal City. Located at the intersection of three highways, it is 22 km east of Kitchener and 70 km west of downtown Toronto. Guelph is an important agricultural, manufacturing and educational centre with a range of products from clothing to electric transformers. It has a rich Indigenous history and is the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation of the Anishinaabek Peoples. Many First Nations, Inuit and Métis people live in Guelph today.
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We can thank Guelph for condos! The city developed a system for easily converting units into condominiums. It was so successful that Chicago used it as its model, and it has since become a North American standard.
The benchmark price of a home across all property types in Guelph was $824,500 as of April 2023. The city had 485 new listings and 372 sales in April, with those sales numbers 19.5% below the 10-year average.
Single-Family Homes in Guelph
The benchmark list price for single-family homes in Guelph was $925,800 in April 2023, compared to $904,700 in March, trending up by 2.3% month-over-month.
10 Chadwick Avenue
Property details:
- 1 bed, 2 baths, 6 parking
- Detached
- Walking score 44/Transit score 39
This stunning home has been extensively renovated. The open plan floor space means the kitchen flows straight into the living area, with an office space just around the corner, with doors out onto the private deck. There’s also a fitness studio in the yard which can be adapted any way you see fit.
View the listing here.
Condos in Guelph
The benchmark list price of condos in Guelph was $527,800 in April 2023, compared to $522,200 in March, edging up by 1.1% month-over-month.
205 – 24 Marilyn Drive
Property details:
- 3 beds, 2 baths, 1 parking
- Condo apartment
- Walking score 47/Transit score 44
This condo has plenty of space allowing for lots of natural light, while also overlooking Riverside Park. The open-plan condo has three bedrooms, as well as an eat-in kitchen. The building is also full of amenities, including a sauna, party room and exercise room.
View the listing here.
Townhouses in Guelph
The benchmark list price of townhouses in Guelph was $658,900 in April 2023, compared to $648,900 in March, trending up by 1.5% month-over-month.
1 – 83 Beechwood Avenue
Property details:
- 2 beds, 2 baths, 2 parking
- Townhouse
- Walking score 37/Transit score 33
The open-concept floor plan means this townhouse gets a ton of natural light into the living room. There is a private deck, making it a wonderful place to spend evenings in the summer and entertain guests.
View the listing here.
Why Guelph?
The Royal City benefits from a strategic location between Toronto, Waterloo, and Hamilton and offers an ideal blend of city and small-town life. It has a high employment rate, a supportive community life, a low crime rate, and a cost of living that make it fit for royalty.
You’ll always have somewhere to explore. Natural attractions include Guelph Lake, the University of Guelph Arboretum, Riverside Park beside the Speed River, York Road Park, Hanlon Creek Park (Preservation Park), Royal City Park and Wellington Street nature sites and Exhibition Park (the oldest park in Guelph).
When looking for a real estate agent in Guelph, it’s important to find one who understands the local market. One of our experienced real estate agents will be able to guide you through the unique qualities of Guelph so that you can find a home that suits your needs perfectly.
Give us a call and we can advise you on the best steps to take if you’re ready to move to or within Guelph.
