28 5th Street E
About this home
Welcome to The Red House on Fifth! Located in Cornwall's historic Square Mile, this tastefully updated 2-storey semi-detached home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and investment potential. With over 1,200 sqft of bright, functional living space, this move-in-ready home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a thoughtfully updated interior highlighted by historic trim & staircase, solid wood kitchen countertops, and convenient main-floor laundry. The second floor offers three comfortably sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a versatile flex space that is ideal for a home office, reading nook, or art studio. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with mature landscaping, a covered deck complete with a bar-top counter and plenty of room for entertaining. Recent exterior improvements include a rebuilt front porch, restored Victorian fascia, fresh exterior paint, a new front entry door, and an asphalt roof replaced in 2023. Situated on a generous 34' x 124' lot with a private three-car driveway, this home is just steps from downtown shops, restaurants, the St. Lawrence River waterfront, the Waterfront Trail, and Cornwall's cycling network. Key local amenities like the Cornwall Community Hospital, St. Lawrence College, and the Seaway International Bridge are all just minutes away. Whether you're searching for a charming place to call home or a property with excellent rental flexibility, this one checks all the boxes. The central location, onsite parking, and flexible layout make it well suited for owner-occupants, furnished rentals, or short-term rental opportunities. No conveyance of offers until July 27th at 5:00 p.m. (id:28469)
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Facts & features
Property
- MLS® Number
- X13511298
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Community Name
- 717 - Cornwall
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Amenities Near By
- Hospital, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, Schools
- Equipment Type
- Water Heater - Electric, Water Heater
- Features
- Flat Site, Carpet Free
- Parking Space Total
- 3
- Rental Equipment Type
- Water Heater - Electric, Water Heater
- Structure
- Deck, Patio(s), Porch, Shed
- View Type
- City View
Building
- Bathroom Total
- 2
- Bedrooms Above Ground
- 3
- Bedrooms Total
- 3
- Age
- 100+ Years
- Appliances
- Water Meter, Blinds, Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove, Washer, Window Air Conditioner, Refrigerator
- Basement Development
- Unfinished
- Basement Type
- N/a (unfinished), Full
- Construction Style Attachment
- Semi-detached
- Cooling Type
- Window Air Conditioner
- Exterior Finish
- Aluminum Siding
- Fire Protection
- Smoke Detectors
- Foundation Type
- Stone, Brick
- Half Bath Total
- 1
- Heating Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
- Stories Total
- 2
- Size Interior
- 1,100 - 1,500 Sqft
- Type
- House
- Utility Water
- Municipal Water
Parking
- No Garage
- —
Land
- Acreage
- No
- Fence Type
- Fully Fenced, Fenced Yard
- Land Amenities
- Hospital, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, Schools
- Landscape Features
- Landscaped
- Sewer
- Sanitary Sewer
- Size Depth
- 124 Ft ,7 In
- Size Frontage
- 34 Ft ,7 In
- Size Irregular
- 34.6 X 124.6 Ft
- Size Total Text
- 34.6 X 124.6 Ft|under 1/2 Acre
- Surface Water
- River/stream
- Zoning Description
- Res 30
Utilities
- Cable
- Installed
- Electricity
- Installed
- Wireless
- Available
- Electricity Connected
- Connected
- Natural Gas Available
- Available
- Sewer
- Installed
Monthly payment estimate
- Mortgage amount
- —
- Total interest
- —
Down payments under 20% typically require mortgage default insurance (CMHC), which is not included in this estimate.
Estimate only — excludes property tax, insurance and condo fees. Rates compound semi-annually as is standard for Canadian mortgages.
Rooms
Second Level
- Bedroom 3.59 m x 3.4 m
- Bedroom 2 3.41 m x 3.04 m
- Bedroom 3 3.41 m x 3 m
- Bathroom 3.01 m x 1.71 m
- Sitting Room 7.5 m x 2.83 m
Main Level
- Kitchen 5.22 m x 3.07 m
- Dining Room 5.22 m x 3.02 m
- Living Room 4.41 m x 3.2 m
- Partial Bathroom 2.04 m x 0.7 m
- Foyer 4.32 m x 1.92 m
Location
28 5th Street E, Cornwall, Ontario K6H 2L4 · Get directions
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July 02 2026 07:20:57
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