17 McDonald Ave
North K, London North, Ontario N6G 1A9
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1,100–1,500sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $445at the range’s middle
- Lot
- 40 x 137 ft
- Tax a year
- $6,1522025 tax year
- Parking
- 4detached
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 17 McDonald Ave
17 McDonald Ave is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom duplex in North K, London North, listed for sale at an asking price of $578,000 (MLS® X13842400).
Turnkey Legal Duplex Walking Distance to Western University! An exceptional opportunity in one of London's most sought-after rental locations. Licensed as a legal duplex, this well-maintained property features two self-contained suites with separate hydro meters and private laundry in each unit. Approximately 10 years ago, the home underwent extensive renovations that included electrical, plumbing, insulation, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, windows, shingles, siding, furnace, central air, and appliances, offering peace of mind for years to come.The front unit offers 3 bedrooms, a bright living room, an updated kitchen, and a 4-piece bathroom. The rear unit features a comfortable 1-bedroom suite with its own kitchen, living room, and 4-piece bathroom, creating an excellent opportunity for additional rental income.Outside, enjoy a generous partially fenced backyard, parking for up to four vehicles, and a detached garage/workshop with hydro, perfect for storage, hobbies, or additional workspace. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or live in one unit while generating income from the other, this property offers outstanding flexibility and long-term value. Located on a quiet street just minutes from Western University, public transit, and everyday amenities, with direct bus routes to Fanshawe College and downtown, this is a turnkey investment in a consistently high-demand rental area.
Insights
Condition Score
Good78/1002 documented update signals
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Near break-even47/100−$400/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 40 homes with 4 bedrooms for lease in London North right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $6,152 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13842400
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Duplex
- Days on market
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 40 x 137 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- Detached, 4 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Duplex
- Style
- Bungalow
- Community
- North K
- Municipality
- London North
Building
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 2 × 4pc Main
- Basement Type
- Partial Basement
- Kitchens
- 2
Parking
- Garage Type
- Detached
- Additional Parking
- 4
- Total Parking
- 4
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 40 ft
- Depth
- 137 ft
- Lot Size
- 40 x 137 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Block
- Roof
- Shingles
- Fireplace
- No
- Pool
- None
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
- Extras
- Washer X 2, Dryer X 2, Fridge X 2, Stove X 2, Dishwasher X2, one water heater, BBQ, gardening supplies in garage. Cameras on garage and at front door
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living | 2.85 × 3.44 m | — | Main |
| Bathroom | 2.29 × 2.69 m | 4 Pc Ensuite | Main |
| Br | 2.44 × 2.92 m | — | Main |
| Foyer | 1.55 × 2.77 m | — | Main |
| Br | 2.92 × 2.94 m | — | Main |
| Living | 2.81 × 4.19 m | — | Main |
| Kitchen | 2.69 × 3.19 m | — | Main |
| Bathroom | 2.17 × 2.42 m | 4 Pc Bath | Main |
| Kitchen | 2.73 × 3.44 m | — | Main |
| Br | 2.79 × 4.09 m | — | Main |
| Primary | 2.92 × 3.19 m | — | Main |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 17 McDonald Ave, London North, 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 | $578,000 | N/A | For Sale | X13842400 |
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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
- $115,600
- Total mortgage amount
- $462,400
- Total interest payment
- $328,700
- Total purchase cost
- $906,700
- Mortgage payment
- $2,637/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
32%Monthly carrying cost
$3,150- Rent $2,750
- Shortfall $400
Rental income opens at $2,750, the median asking rent of 40 comparable homes for lease in London North. 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
- $8,035
- Total land transfer tax
- $8,035
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $4,035
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 $578,000
- $3,560
- Ontario total
- $8,035
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
- Street frontage
- 40 ft12.2 m
- Depth
- 137 ft41.8 m
The record marks this lot irregular, so its area is not the frontage multiplied by the depth. It is not given here. 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 m6 test or monitoring holes also recorded.250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 3.5 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (25 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.500 m
- Bedrock about 25.6 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: 9.3 km9.3 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home2
- Nearest rail line: 110 m110 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
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is The University of Western Ontario — Main Campus, 2.1 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.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 London Hydro Inc.At the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 50 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (50 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.50 m
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell, NFTC, Rogers, Start Communications. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Execulink, Falcon Internet Services, 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
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Each record is placed at the distance its own line states. None of it is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, Upper Thames River Conservation Authorityor the record’s publisher.
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The market
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The street
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanne-Sauvé Public SchoolThames Valley DSB | Public · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 550 m | 82%Grade 6 average |
| Eagle Heights Public SchoolThames Valley DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 900 m | 75%Grade 6 average |
| St Thomas More Separate SchoolLondon District Catholic School Board | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 1.8 km | 69%Grade 6 average |
| École élémentaire catholique Frère AndréConseil scolaire catholique Providence | French-language Catholic · grades JK–6 | 3.6 km | 85%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Central Secondary SchoolThames Valley DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 2 km | 81%Grade 9 math |
| Catholic Central High SchoolLondon District Catholic School Board | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 2.5 km | 57%Grade 9 math |
| H B Beal Secondary SchoolThames Valley DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 2.9 km | 56%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire catholique Monseigneur-BruyèreConseil scolaire catholique Providence | French-language Catholic · grades 9–12 | 3.8 km | 57%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.
The verdict
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