Welcome to your escape at 1039 James Street in Wallaceburg! Zoned RL3, this riverside property offers a rare level of flexibility. Whether you're looking for a full single-family home, a legal duplex, or even a multi-generational setup with an in-law suite, this place has you covered. Inside, you’ll find two spacious living areas with a total of 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry rooms and the option to convert additional rooms back into bedrooms if desired. It’s got 2 separate hydro meters, 2 furnaces, 1 gas meter, and an owned hot water tank—no rentals here, just solid ownership and pride of maintenance. The lot is over 100 feet deep with direct access to the Sydenham River, where you can dock your boat, fish off your own shoreline, or simply kick back and enjoy the view. From this spot, you can sail all the way to major waterways—an ideal setup for boating enthusiasts or anyone who wants a front-row seat to river life. You’ve also got a detached garage, 2 driveways, and all the potential in the world—live in one side, rent out the other, live in the whole thing or use it as an investment property! It’s been meticulously cared for by the current owners, and it shows. Located in Wallaceburg, you're just minutes to town amenities, but still tucked away in a peaceful riverside setting. Whether you're looking for a forever home, a flexible investment, or your own private escape—this one is worth a look!
For sale
C$499,000
1039 James St, Chatham Kent, ON N8A 2P9
4beds
Single Family Residence, Duplex
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$--/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
- 30 days
- on Zillow |
- 92 |
- 3 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 11, 2025 at 02:23am
Listed by:
Darren Hart, Sales Person,
Royal Lepage Peifer Realty Brokerage Brokerage,
Patrick Pinsonneault, Broker,
Royal Lepage Peifer Realty Brokerage
Source: Windsor-Essex County AOR,MLS®#: 25017609
Originating MLS®#: Chatham-Kent Association of REALTORS®

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Furnace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel Drive, Side Drive, Detached
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Waterfront features: Waterfront on River, Boat Access, Water Access
- Frontage length: 50.16
Lot
- Size: 5,575.68 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Shopping Nearby, Acreage Info (Unknown)
Details
- Zoning: RL3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Duplex
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Aluminum/Vinyl, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sanitary
- Water: Municipal Water
- Utilities for property: Water Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chatham Kent
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: C$2,167
- Date on market: 7/11/2025
- Ownership: Freehold
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