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310-3100 Steeles Ave W, Vaughan, ON, L4K 3R1
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    281 ELMWOOD Avenue

    Crystal Beach·Fort Erie, ON·L0S 1B0·Near Rebstock/Glenspring

    • 2 beds
    Fort Erie real estate›X12969896
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    • Location
    • Mortgage
    • Investment
    • Comparables
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    Overview

    What this listing tells us

    Property description

    Turn key and ready to go! Quick closing available! This remarkable new home in Crystal Beach is an absolute showpiece. Not your typical new build, this cottage inspired design has been lovingly constructed with incredible thought put into the most smallest of details. Every square inch has been constructed in an extremely high quality way. Not a single thing to do, inside or out. You'll be amazed at the unique design, high vaulted ceilings, plentiful windows and the open and bright feeling that radiates throughout. 2 bedroom and 2 bath design is ideal for anyone looking for not only an incredible home, but an incredible lifestyle. There is not space in this writeup to accurately list all of the cosmetic and structural upgrades throughout this absolute showpiece. High quality kitchen kitchen with quartz countertops, custom tile and wood floors, curbless custom tile shower with 10mm glass in the ensuite.....right on through to the clear cedar soffit on the covered front porch, and hand milled wooden window lentils. Full high basement allows for ample finishing opportunities, complete with a 3 pc rough in. Extremely energy efficient and low maintenance. Professionally landscaped and sodded. This home truly most be seen to be fully appreciated. Complete with full Tarion New Home Warranty. Located steps from the sandy shores of Crystal Beach, and a short walk from all the of the shops and restaurants of the rejuvenated and blossoming village. If you're the type of person who likes walks on the beach, bike rides through the village, a quiet and social atmosphere, this may be just what you're looking for. Don't be disappointed....act quickly.

    Cleaned for readability — original MLS® text was lightly de-abbreviated and decapitalized.

    History

    Listing, price, and tax history

    Every previous listing of this property, every list-price change, and 5 years of estimated annual property tax — switch tabs to drill in.

    DateEventStatusPriceChangeMLS®View
    Jul 9, 2026Price reducedCurrentReduced$679,900−$20,000 (2.9%)X12969896This page
    Apr 8, 2026ListedCurrentFor sale$699,900 —X12969896This page
    Mar 9, 2026Previously listedTer$739,900 —X12880058View
    Oct 9, 2025Previously listedExp$739,900 —X12455695View
    Sourced from MLS® · includes all previous listings of this property · tap View to open the archived listing in a new tab
    Property details

    Inside this property

    Systems, finishes, room dimensions, and building information — pulled from the full MLS® feed.

    Features & systems

    Heating, cooling, parking, exterior, lot, possession, and more.

    • Systems

      4
      Heating
      Forced Air
      Air conditioning
      Central Air
      Water source
      Municipal
      Sewer
    Location & lifestyle

    Getting around, schools & the block

    Walkability and transit, the nearest schools, an interactive map of the exact spot, and what's nearby.

    📍 281 ELMWOOD Avenue
    What's nearby

    Points of interest classified by the MLS® feed.

    • Beach
    • Lake Access
    • School Bus Route
    Financials

    The money — monthly cost, mortgage & return

    Everything financial in one place: what you'd pay each month, a live mortgage calculator at the asking price, and what it could return as a rental.

    Cost of ownership

    A monthly snapshot at typical assumptions — personalize the mortgage just below.

    Est. monthly mortgage
    $3,340
    20% down · 25y · 5.50% — adjust below ↓
    Est. monthly property tax
    $374
    0.66% mill rate · ON
    The market

    How this home sits in the Fort Erie market

    Live neighbourhood stats, the closed sales you'd negotiate against, and comparable active listings.

    The Fort Erie market right now

    Average sold price, days on market, and closed-transaction count for Fort Erie — sourced from MLS®.

    • Avg sold price
      $609,175
      Last 30 days
    • Median sold price
      $559,900
      Middle of the market
    • Days on market
      58 d
      Avg from list to close
    • Closed last 30d
      173
      MLS® transactions
    Full Fort Erie market report
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    Due diligence

    Property flags & disclosures

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    Nothing concerning surfaced — all clear.

    We scanned public records and news for liens, outstanding work orders, and stigma-related history (e.g. a former grow-op or fire) at 281 ELMWOOD Avenue and found nothing flagged. We re-check automatically as new records publish.

    Frequently asked

    Common questions about this property

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    • How much is 281 ELMWOOD Avenue listed for?

      281 ELMWOOD Avenue is listed at $679,900 on the MLS® (listing X12969896). The price refreshes on Summitly within minutes of any MLS® change.

    • How many bedrooms, bathrooms, and square feet does 281 ELMWOOD Avenue have?

    Coldwell Banker Summit Realty is a RECO-licensed Ontario real estate brokerage, independently owned and operated. Mortgage financing is arranged through Mortgage Squad Advisors. Summitly is the technology platform that powers this site. Listing data is sourced from MLS® and is provided for informational purposes only — not guaranteed accurate by the MLS® or its members. The trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS®, and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA. The Coldwell Banker® name and logo are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.

  1. 2 baths
  2. 700-1100 sqft
  3. Detached
  4. Built New
  5. < .50 ac lot
  6. Asking
    $679,900
    $0 / sqft · MLS® X12969896
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  7. Zara AI Estimate
    Live · refreshes nightly
    Estimated value
    $444,698
    $409,122Confidence range$480,274
    Asking vs estimate
    ↑↑well-above
    +$235,202
    (+52.9%)
    Asking is well above
    Run the affordability numbers

    Based on the city's average sold price, adjusted for 2 bedrooms (no sqft on file).

    Market analytics

    Homes like this in Fort Erie sell in about 58 days — this one has been listed 93 days.

    Avg sold price
    $609,175
    Median sold
    $559,900
    Avg days on market
    58
    Recently sold
    173
    See comparable sales
    AI highlights by Zara
    • Turn key and ready to go!
    • Quick closing available!
    • There is not space in this writeup to accurately list all of the cosmetic and structural upgrades throughout this absolute showpiece.
    • Full high basement allows for ample finishing opportunities, complete with a 3 pc rough in.
    Ask Zara a follow-up
    Sewer
  8. Parking & garage

    3
    Garage
    None
    Parking spaces
    2
    Driveway
    Private Double
  9. Interior

    5
    Basement
    Full, Unfinished
    Family room
    N
    Kitchens
    1
    Total rooms
    6
    Laundry level
    Lower Level
  10. Exterior & construction

    4
    Exterior
    Stucco (Plaster), Wood
    Roof
    Asphalt Shingle
    Foundation
    Concrete
    Pool
    None
  11. Lot & land

    2
    Year built
    New
    Zoning
    R2B
  12. Listing & possession

    3
    Occupancy
    FLEXIBLE
    Property style
    Bungalow-Raised
    Property class
    Detached
  13. Room-by-room · 6 rooms

    Every room with its dimensions, level, and notable features.

    Room dimensions

    Main level

    6 rooms
    • Primary Bedroom
      12.7 × 10.2 ft
    • Kitchen
      14.1 × 12.1 ft
    • Bathroom
      4 Pc Bath
      6.0 × 10.2 ft
    • Living Room
      21.2 × 12.1 ft
    • Bathroom
      3 Pc Ensuite
      5.0 × 9.0 ft
    • Bedroom 2
      10.0 × 10.2 ft
    Combined estimate
    $3,714
    Mortgage + tax · before condo / insurance

    Mortgage & affordability

    Today's best Canadian rates from Mortgage Squad, then a live calculator — adjust down payment, amortization, and rate, and email yourself the report.

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    • Best
      5-yr Fixed · Insured
      4.09%
      0.40% below banks
    • 5-yr Fixed · Conventional
      4.34%
      APR · OAC
    • 3-yr Fixed · Conventional
      4.49%
      APR · OAC
    • 5-yr Variable · Variable
      4.85%
      APR · OAC
    Rates indicative · Updated today · OAC, subject to underwritingSee all Mortgage Squad rates →
    Affordability calculator
    Estimated monthly payment
    $3,340
    /mo
    based on the purchase price of $679,900
    $135,980 cash
    $543,920 financed
    $458,123 total interest
    Monthly payment$3,340/ month
    Principal54%$543,920
    Interest46%$458,123

    20% down · 25-yr amortization · 5.50% rate. Principal & interest only — taxes, condo fees, and insurance not included.

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    Rental income & return

    What this home could rent for and the return at the asking price — an AI estimate against real property tax and condo fees.

    Est. monthly rent
    low–high
    Gross yield
    rent × 12 ÷ price
    Cap rate (est.)
    net of tax + fees

    AI estimate for discussion only — not an appraisal or investment advice. Yield and cap rate are derived from the estimated rent versus the asking price.

    Comparable detacheds that just sold in Fort Erie

    Swipe the closed sales, then use the table for a side-by-side $/sqft comparison against this home.

    • 40 Newport Beach Boulevard
      Sold
      Sign in for price
      40 Newport Beach Boulevard
      Detached
    • 131 Bernard Avenue
      Sold
      Sign in for price
      131 Bernard Avenue
      Detached
    • 196 Elmwood Avenue
      Sold
      Sign in for price
      196 Elmwood Avenue
      Detached
    • 696 LAKESHORE Road
      Sold
      Sign in for price
      696 LAKESHORE Road
      Detached
    • 4062 GLENSPRING Road
      Sold
      Sign in for price
      4062 GLENSPRING Road
      Detached
    • 1040 Oakhill Boulevard
      Sold
      Sign in for price
      1040 Oakhill Boulevard
      Detached
    AddressBd / BaSqftSold$/sqft% of askSold
    281 ELMWOOD AvenueThis home2 / 27,001,100$679,900ask———
    40 Newport Beach Boulevard3 / 21,100—
    131 Bernard Avenue2 / 21,100—
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    More detacheds in Fort Erie

    Active listings within ±20% of this asking price.

    • 426 Phipps Street
      $599,900
      426 Phipps Street
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    • 2632 Stevensville Road
      $599,000
      2632 Stevensville Road
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    • 1171 Dexter Drive
      $699,000
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    • 387 Elmwood Avenue
      $550,000
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    • 316 Leask Avenue
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    • 633 Point Abino Road
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  14. One team, no handoffs

    Your realtor, mortgage broker, and offer-night closing team work side-by-side. One conversation, not three.

  15. Showings on YOUR schedule

    Same-day showings for shortlisted homes, evenings + weekends. Your Coldwell Banker Summit Realty agent coordinates with the listing brokerage.

  16. Mortgage that closes

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  17. Public listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE NRC REALTY · displayed on Summitly per MLS® data-share rules

    281 ELMWOOD Avenue is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 700-1100 sqft. Full room dimensions and floor breakdown are in the 'Rooms' section of this page.

  18. When was 281 ELMWOOD Avenue built?

    281 ELMWOOD Avenue was built in New. Construction style, foundation, roof material, and EnerGuide rating (when published) are in the 'Features' section above.

  19. What is the property tax for 281 ELMWOOD Avenue?

    The 'Property tax' tab in the History section shows the most recent annual tax for 281 ELMWOOD Avenue plus a 5-year breakdown with YoY % change. Monthly equivalent is shown alongside.

  20. How much would the monthly mortgage be on 281 ELMWOOD Avenue?

    The affordability calculator on this page shows an estimated monthly mortgage for $679,900 at 20% down, 25-year amortization, and 5.5% rate. Adjust the sliders to model your own down payment and rate.

  21. Has 281 ELMWOOD Avenue been sold before?

    The 'Listing history' tab above lists every previous MLS® listing of 281 ELMWOOD Avenue with its list date, sold price (when sold), and final status. Each row is colour-coded with price-change arrows.

  22. What neighbourhood is 281 ELMWOOD Avenue in?

    281 ELMWOOD Avenue is in Crystal Beach, Fort Erie. The 'Neighbourhood' section below links to the live Fort Erie real estate hub with average sold price, days on market, and current inventory.

  23. Is Fort Erie a good place to live?

    Fort Erie is one of ON's actively-tracked Summitly markets. The full Fort Erie real estate hub covers live average sold price, days on market, and neighbourhood-level inventory.

  24. 196 Elmwood Avenue
    2 / 1
    700
    —
    696 LAKESHORE Road4 / 21,500—
    4062 GLENSPRING Road3 / 21,500—
    1040 Oakhill Boulevard4 / 42,500—