- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- 700–1,100sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $589at the range’s middle
- Lot
- 47 x 119.98 ft
- Tax a year
- $2,2372025 tax year
- Built
- 51-99
- Parking
- 2none
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 245 Bowen Rd
245 Bowen Rd is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached house in Central, Fort Erie, listed for sale at an asking price of $529,990 (MLS® X13883396).
Beautifully renovated from top to bottom, this 2-bedroom bungalow offers an impressive list of upgrades, energy-efficient improvements and modern finishes throughout. The bright, inviting main floor features new flooring, pot lights, Energy Star-rated windows and doors, upgraded insulation and a welcoming living room with a wall-mounted Napoleon electric fireplace. The stunning kitchen is a highlight, featuring granite countertops, new Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinetry and accessories, and an expansive 48" x 72" centre island with pendant lights and storage on both sides. Additional features include updated lighting, remote-controlled bedroom ceiling fans, custom roller shades and a renovated 4pc bathroom with built-in linen storage. Downstairs, the insulated and drywalled basement offers excellent potential for additional living space, with a new staircase, laundry area with a sink, new washer and dryer, and plenty of storage. Mechanical upgrades include a new high-efficiency gas furnace, central A/C, ductwork, owned on-demand water heater and water filtration system. Exterior improvements include new siding, soffit, fascia and exterior insulation, a new concrete driveway with parking for multiple vehicles, fresh grading and landscaping, updated exterior lighting and a spacious front deck. Mature trees and a partially fenced yard complete the property. Enjoy being within walking distance of the scenic Niagara River and recreational trail, along with historic Downtown Bridgeburg's shops, restaurants and services. Fort Erie's Garrison Rd commercial district, the Peace Bridge to Buffalo and QEW access toward Niagara Falls and Toronto are all just a short drive away. A beautifully refreshed home offering comfort, efficiency and convenience!
Insights
Condition Score
Good83/1003 documented update signals
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall21/100−$1,004/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 8 homes with 2 bedrooms for lease in Central right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $2,237 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13883396
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Days on market
- Size
- 700-1100 sqft
- Lot Size
- 47 x 119.98 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 2 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Community
- Central
- Municipality
- Fort Erie
Building
- Size
- 700-1100 sqft
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc Main
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 2
- Total Parking
- 2
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 47 ft
- Depth
- 119.98 ft
- Lot Size
- 47 x 119.98 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Extras
- New Whirlpool appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Dishwasher, Over-the-Range Microwave with Exhaust Fan. New Washer & Dryer.
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | 2.56 × 2.32 m | — | Main |
| Living | 2.8 × 3.63 m | Electric Fireplace | Main |
| Dining | 3.35 × 3.63 m | — | Main |
| Kitchen | 4.15 × 2.82 m | — | Main |
| Primary | 4.39 × 2.82 m | — | Main |
| 2nd Br | 2.96 × 3.54 m | — | Main |
| Bathroom | 2.1 × 2.41 m | 4 Pc Bath | Main |
| Laundry | 3.08 × 3.48 m | — | Bsmt |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 245 Bowen Rd, Fort Erie, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $529,990 | N/A | For Sale | X13883396 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
Plan with the current asking price
CMHC insurance: not required at 20% down. Payments use Canadian semi-annual compounding.
Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $105,998
- Total mortgage amount
- $423,992
- Total interest payment
- $301,408
- Total purchase cost
- $831,398
- Mortgage payment
- $2,418/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
53%Monthly carrying cost
$2,604- Rent $1,600
- Shortfall $1,004
Rental income opens at $1,600, the median asking rent of 8 comparable homes for lease in Central. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $7,075
- Total land transfer tax
- $7,075
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $3,075
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $529,990
- $2,600
- Ontario total
- $7,075
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Estimate
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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Kassaundra Dobson, Broker of Record for a full comparative market analysis.
Comparable sales
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The land
Lot
- Lot area
- 5,639 sq ft524 m²
- Street frontage
- 47 ft14.3 m
- Depth
- 119.98 ft36.6 m
The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by MPAC.
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation4
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 2.7 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (6 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.500 m
- Bedrock about 7 m down nearbyThe middle depth to bedrock in the well records within 500 m.500 m
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity2
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- Nearest airport: 2.6 km2.6 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home2
- Nearest rail line: 760 m760 m
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km1 km
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- 1 facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Regional Municipality of Niagara — Fort Erie Wastewater Treatment Plant, 530 m away. Facilities report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory above set thresholds; reporting a release is not a finding of harm.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by Canadian Niagara Power Inc.At the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 70 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (70 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.70 m
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell. Cable: Cogeco Connexion. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Last Mile Wireless Internet, Rogers, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.Area-wide
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The market
Detached homes for sale in Central right now
- For sale now
- 56
- Median asking price
- $487K
- New in 7 days
- 3
- Price cuts
- 41%
Middle half: $419K to $604K
20 in 28 days
23 listings
This home is asking 9% above the median.
See all homes in CentralAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
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The street
Map and tour
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Victory Catholic Elementary SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 1.9 km | 71%Grade 6 average |
| Peace Bridge Public SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades JK–8 | 2.3 km | 94%Grade 6 average |
| Garrison Road Public SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades JK–8 | 4.3 km | 86%Grade 6 average |
| St Philomena Catholic Elementary SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 5.6 km | 80%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Fort Erie Secondary SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades 9–12 | 5.8 km | 52%Grade 9 math |
| Stamford CollegiateDSB Niagara | Public · grades 9–12 | 23 km | 62%Grade 9 math |
| Saint Michael Catholic High SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 23 km | 49%Grade 9 math |
| Westlane Secondary SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades 9–12 | 24 km | 66%Grade 9 math |
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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