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2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, about 700 sq ft, works out to roughly $914 per square foot, the bed-to-bath ratio is generous. Chat with Zara if you'd like a deeper read on whether this detached fits your budget and timing.
Inside 281 Elmwood Ave
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Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow-Raised
Living space
700-1100 sq ftas stated on the listing
Parking
2 spaces
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Features & systems
Parking & garage
Parking spaces
2
Interior
Basement
Full · Unfinished
Lot & land
Lot size (sqft)
0.06
Listing & possession
Property style
Bungalow-Raised
Property class
Detached
281 Elmwood Ave Price & Sale History
Earlier listings of this property, list-price changes, and the most recent annual property tax on the listing.
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Estimated monthly payment
$3,144
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based on the purchase price of $639,900
$127,980 cash
$511,920 financed
$431,171 total interest
Principal54%$511,920
Interest46%$431,171
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Questions About 281 Elmwood Ave
How much is 281 Elmwood Ave listed for?
281 Elmwood Ave is listed at $639,900 (MLS® X13749878). Summitly updates the price as soon as the MLS® record changes.
Is $639,900 a good price for 281 Elmwood Ave?
Summitly rates it Well Above Market: the asking price is 15% or more above Zara's estimate, an estimate built from recent sales in Fort Erie. The rating is an automated opinion, not an appraisal; "What's it worth?" on this page shows how it is worked out. See Zara's estimate
Has the price of 281 Elmwood Ave changed?
Yes — it was first listed at $679,900 and is now $639,900, a drop of $40,000 (5.9%).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 281 Elmwood Ave have?
281 Elmwood Ave has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 700–1,100 square feet of living space. It is a detached home in Fort Erie.
How much would the monthly mortgage be on 281 Elmwood Ave?
About $3,144 a month — principal and interest on $639,900 with 20% down ($127,980), a 25-year amortization and an assumed 5.5% interest rate. The mortgage calculator on this page lets you change the down payment, amortization and rate.
How does 281 Elmwood Ave compare with other homes in Fort Erie?
Its asking price of $639,900 is about 16% above the median sold price in Fort Erie over the last 90 days, $550,000, across 259 closed sales on the TRREB MLS®. A city median mixes every type and size of home, so the comparable sales on this page are the closer guide.
Has 281 Elmwood Ave been sold before?
Summitly has no earlier MLS® sale or lease of 281 Elmwood Ave on record from the last two years. Older records aren't shown under TRREB rules.
Where is 281 Elmwood Ave?
281 Elmwood Ave is in Fort Erie, ON. Schools, transit, parks and shops nearby are under Location & lifestyle on this page.
How long has 281 Elmwood Ave been on the market?
48 days — 281 Elmwood Ave was listed on September 5, 2026.
What is the price per square foot of 281 Elmwood Ave?
About $582 to $914 per square foot: the asking price of $639,900 over the 700–1,100 sq ft the listing gives as its size range.
Does 281 Elmwood Ave have parking or a garage?
Yes — the listing gives 2 parking spaces.
Does 281 Elmwood Ave have a basement, and is it finished?
The listing describes the basement as: Full, Unfinished.
