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$899,950
For SaleListed 26 days agoPrice reduced −$49,050

96 James Street West, Cobourg, ON K9A 2K2

Cobourg
5
3
2,000–2,500 ft²
Listed by REAL ESTATE HOMEWARD

Assigned school

73% EQAO

C R Gummow Public School

Childcare

6 centres

0.2 km closest

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Property Information

Property TypeDetached
Lot Size58 × 96 ft
BasementFinished with Walk-Out
Parking5 parking spaces · Private, Private Double · Detached
Property taxes$5,523/yr (2025)
Days on Market26 Days
Listed DateSep 8, 2026
MLS® NumberX13751616

School Catchments

Specialized program boundaries (1)

This address also falls inside these program boundaries. Placement in a specialized or French-language program is by school board application and eligibility — not by address.

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Description

Nestled in the heart of Cobourg's coveted Heritage District, this stunning brick Craftsman-Style Four Square home is a timeless blend of historic charm and thoughtful modern updates. Rich in character and beautifully maintained, the home showcases gleaming hardwood floors, exquisite original wood trim, leaded glass details, and all the treasured architectural features that have been lovingly preserved throughout the years. At the heart of the home is a spectacular custom Kingsmill kitchen, thoughtfully designed with premium Fisher & Paykel appliances, refined finishes, and exceptional functionality for everyday living and entertaining alike. The spacious main floor also offers a welcoming family room and convenient 2-piece powder room. Upstairs, the home features four generous bedrooms filled with warmth, natural light, and enduring character. An additional unfinished attic space complete with its own designated staircase from the second floor, presents incredible potential for future living space, a studio, or artist studio or retreat. The bright and inviting one-bedroom basement apartment with separate entrance offers excellent in-law or income potential. Perfectly situated within walking distance to Cobourg's vibrant downtown core, boutique shopping, restaurants, and cafés, this exceptional property is also just minutes from the white sands of Victoria Beach and Cobourg's world-class marina - the ultimate summer destination. Conveniently located only 15 minutes to Trinity College School, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly distinguished character home in one of Cobourg's most desirable neighbourhoods.

Listing History

Event
Date
Price
Price Changed
Sep 29, 2026
$899,950
Listed
Sep 8, 2026
$949,000

Shows activity for this MLS® listing. Prior listings and sold records appear when available.

Location

Map showing 96 James Street West, Cobourg, ON K9A 2K2 inside the C R Gummow Public School attendance boundaryView on Map

Licensed Childcare Nearby

6 licensed centres nearby · closest 176 m

Licensed Child Care Centre
Celc-St. Michael
23 University Avenue, Cobourg
0.2 km
Before & after school
Operator: Compass Early Learning And Care
Licence #62023·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
St. Peter'S Pre-School Learning Centre
240 College Street, Cobourg
0.6 km
Half day
Operator: St. Peter'S Anglican Church
Licence #0002866·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
The Pear Tree Preschool Inc.
240 College Street, Cobourg
0.6 km
Full day · Half day
Licence #62859·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Victoria Park Child Care Centre
172 Queen Queen Street, Cobourg
0.7 km
Full day · Half day · Before & after school
Operator: Cook'S School Day Care Inc.
Licence #0000821·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Cr Gummow Ymca Child Care
311 Cottesmore Avenue, Cobourg
1.3 km
Before & after school
Operator: Ymca Northumberland
Licence #55904·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Burnham Ymca Child Care Centre
614 Burnham Street, Cobourg
1.5 km
Before & after school
Operator: Ymca Northumberland
Licence #0006232·Child Care Centre

Area Checks

Also checked, nothing flagged at this location: provincially significant wetlands, the Greenbelt, the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Niagara Escarpment plan, areas of natural and scientific interest, rail corridors, hydro transmission corridors.

Not openly mapped for this area (ask the local conservation authority): flood hazard mapping, conservation-regulated areas.

Screened against public government mapping at this home’s location — simplified boundaries, not a survey, an appraisal or a legal determination. Confirm anything that matters with the authority named.

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