- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1,100–1,500sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $538at the range’s middle
- Lot
- Under 0.50 acres
- Tax a year
- $1,2742026 tax year
- Built
- New
- Parking
- 31.5 attached
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 161 Forks Rd
161 Forks Rd is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached house in Dain City, Welland, listed for sale at an asking price of $699,850 (MLS® X13864484).
Brand New. Beautifully Finished. Built Above the Ordinary. Welcome to this exceptional 2-bedroom bungalow in Dain City, where quality craftsmanship, elevated finishes and thoughtful design come together in a truly move-in-ready home. Step inside to an impressive open-concept living space featuring 9-foot ceilings throughout the main floor and dramatic 10-foot tray ceilings in the living room and primary bedroom. The upgraded trim package and custom cabinetry showcase the attention to detail found throughout this home. The designer-inspired kitchen features quartz countertops, upgraded backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, 5 included appliances and 3 bar stools. The living room is anchored by an upgraded gas fireplace with blower kit and remote, framed by a stylish shiplap feature wall with electrical conveniently positioned above the mantle for your TV. The quality continues below. The basement has been thoughtfully prepared for future finishing with exterior walls already framed, foundation saw-cut for future access, and a rough-in for a 3- or 4-piece bathroom. An upgraded 200-amp electrical panel provides excellent capacity for future needs, including EV charging. The on-demand hot water system is owned, not rented. Outside, enjoy a newly sodded yard, included rear deck and the privacy of backing onto a greenbelt. With virtually everything completed, the driveway is the primary remaining exterior project. Ask about the basement finishing bonus available on firm deals. A rare opportunity to purchase a brand new bungalow with the upgrades, craftsmanship and finish level typically reserved for a much higher price point. Nothing ordinary about this one.
Insights
Condition Score
Good78/1002 documented update signals
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall6/100−$1,774/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 10 detached homes with 2 bedrooms for lease in Welland right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $1,274 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X13864484
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- New
- Days on market
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 40.68 x 97.32 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1.5 Attached, 3 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Community
- Dain City
- Municipality
- Welland
Building
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Building Age
- New
- Construction
- Stone
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Main, 1 × 4pc Main
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 1.5
- Additional Parking
- 1.5
- Total Parking
- 3
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 40.68 ft
- Depth
- 97.32 ft
- Lot Size
- 40.68 x 97.32 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Fibreglass Shingle
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Extras
- Fridge, Stove, Exhaust, Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer, Hot water on Demand Heater, Garage Door Opener and remote.
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | 10.0 × 3.76 m | Quartz Counter, B/I Appliances | Main |
| Living | 10.0 × 5.26 m | Hardwood Floor | Main |
| Dining | 10.0 × 5.26 m | Hardwood Floor | Main |
| Primary | 133.0 × 1311.0 m | Hardwood Floor | Main |
| Bathroom | 52.0 × 2.57 m | 3 Pc Ensuite | Main |
| 2nd Br | 3.15 × 3.58 m | Hardwood Floor | Main |
| Bathroom | 2.26 × 2.39 m | 4 Pc Bath | Main |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 161 Forks Rd, Welland, 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 | $699,850 | N/A | For Sale | X13864484 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
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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
- $139,970
- Total mortgage amount
- $559,880
- Total interest payment
- $398,020
- Total purchase cost
- $1,097,870
- Mortgage payment
- $3,193/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
64%Monthly carrying cost
$3,299- Rent $1,525
- Shortfall $1,774
Rental income opens at $1,525, the median asking rent of 10 comparable homes for lease in Welland. 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
- $10,472
- Total land transfer tax
- $10,472
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $6,472
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 $699,850
- $5,997
- Ontario total
- $10,472
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
- 3,959 sq ft368 m²
- Street frontage
- 40.68 ft12.4 m
- Depth
- 97.32 ft29.7 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 conservation3
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m5 test or monitoring holes also recorded.250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 3 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (21 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.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: 6.9 km6.9 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home2
- Nearest rail line: 210 m210 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 VERBIO Diesel Canada Corporation — VERBIO Diesel Canada - Welland, 480 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 Welland Hydro-Electric System Corp.At the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at this locationFixed wireless up to 25/5 Mbps. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (30 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.At the address
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell, Cogeco Connexion, Niagara Regional Broadband Network. Cable: Cogeco Connexion. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Last Mile Wireless Internet, NWIC, 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 Dain City right now
- For sale now
- 19
- Median asking price
- $620K
- New in 7 days
- 3
- Price cuts
- 37%
Middle half: $499K to $675K
5 in 28 days
7 listings
This home is asking 13% above the median, higher than three quarters of them.
See all homes in Dain CityAsking 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Trail Public SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades JK–8 | 2.9 km | 94%Grade 6 average |
| St Augustine Catholic Elementary SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 3.3 km | 70%Grade 6 average |
| Bridgeview Public SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades 1–8 | 3.6 km | — |
| École élémentaire Franco-NiagaraConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades JK–6 | 3.7 km | 72%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastdale Secondary SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades 9–12 | 4.6 km | 43%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire Franco-NiagaraConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades 9–12 | 4.9 km | 48%Grade 9 math |
| Lakeshore Catholic High SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 5.6 km | 48%Grade 9 math |
| Notre Dame College SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 6 km | 56%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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