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$674,900
For SaleListed 12 days ago

53 Benson Avenue, Peterborough, ON K9H 5X7

Northcrest Ward 5
4
3
1,500–2,000 ft²
Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE TERREQUITY REALTY

Assigned school

92% EQAO

Queen Elizabeth Public School

Childcare

6 centres

0.5 km closest

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Property Information

Property TypeDetached
Lot Size40 × 100 ft
BasementUnfinished
Parking4 parking spaces · Lane
Property taxes$6,972/yr (2026)
Days on Market12 Days
Listed DateSep 22, 2026
MLS® NumberX13813152

School Catchments

Specialized program boundaries (2)

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

Welcome to this beautiful, inviting character home, perfectly situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in the highly sought-after Teachers Colledge neighbourhood of Peterborough. This prime location offers a rare combination of peaceful living and exceptional convenience, with the ability to walk, bus or drive just minutes to downtown amenities. This spacious four-bedrrom, three bathroom home, complete with a main-floor powder room, blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. The large living room features a wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and welcoming space for relaxing evenings with family and friends. From here, the home flows seamlessly into the open-concept kitchen, dining, and living areas, making everyday living and entertaining effortless. A standout feature is the impressive addition completed in 2015, thoughtfully designed to enhance both comfort and connection to the outdoors. The expansive family room showcases coffered ceilings, custom built-in cabinetry and shelving, large windows, and two walk-out doors leading to spacious rear deck. The design provides a bright, comfortable gathering space while offering easy access to the outdoors and wheelchair accessibility to the rear entrance and deck. Hardwood floors extends throughout the home, adding warmth and continuity to the living spaces. The spacious primary bedroom offers a wonderful retreat, complete with a generous walk-in closet and a large four-piece ensuite bathroom. Enjoy an exceptional Peterborough lifestyle with the Rotary Trail, parks, biking paths, and the river close at hand. Downtown Peterborough is just a short walk away, offering a wonderful selection of restaurants, shopping, hockey and sports facilities, cultural events, and summer festivals. Little Lake Marina and Beavermead Park are also nearby, providing even more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. A wonderful combination of character, space, thoughtful updates, and an outstanding location.

Listing History

Event
Date
Price
Listed
Sep 22, 2026
$674,900

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Location

Map showing 53 Benson Avenue, Peterborough, ON K9H 5X7 inside the Queen Elizabeth Public School attendance boundaryView on Map

Licensed Childcare Nearby

6 licensed centres nearby · closest 510 m

Licensed Child Care Centre
Celc-Queen Elizabeth
830 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough
0.5 km
After school
Operator: Compass Early Learning And Care
Licence #0001893·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Rowan Tree Children'S School
780 Argyle Street, Peterborough
0.6 km
Full day
Licence #61855·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Celc - St. Anne School Age Program
240 Bellevue Street, Peterborough
0.6 km
Full day · Before & after school
Operator: Compass Early Learning And Care
Licence #0006295·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Pearson Child Care Centre
201 Mcdonnel Street, Peterborough
0.9 km
Full day
Operator: The Corporation Of The City Ofpeterborough
Licence #56905·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
School For Young Moms
201 Mcdonnel Street, Peterborough
0.9 km
Half day
Operator: Peterborough Child And Family Centres
Licence #56145·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Trent Child Care Northminster
300 Sunset Boulevard, Peterborough
0.9 km
Full day
Operator: Trent Day Care Centre Inc.
Licence #61599·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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