A picturesque 2 1/2 storey, dbl brick home w/loads of character, high ceilings, full basement & a massive, fully fenced double yard in beautiful Echo Place. Minutes from the highway, St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre, shopping, parks, schools, restaurants and amenities! The welcoming main floor boasts a spacious eat-in kitchen, w/lots of natural light, tons of cupboards incl. dbl pantry, granite countertops, deep sink w/modern spray faucet, decorative backsplash, newer S/S appliances incl. fridge, b/in dishwasher, wide gas stove/convection oven, S/S range hood. The living room has original hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, bay window, ceiling fan, pot lighting. Natural light abounds in the cozy 4 season sunroom/office. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, an updated 4 pc bathroom with deep tub, tile surround & handsome wainscoting. The L-shaped primary bedroom is very spacious with lots of natural light, plus a door leading out to an upper patio on top of the sunroom, currently not used. Hardwood throughout 2nd floor, under laminate flooring. From the 2nd floor hallway there is a walk-up to a spacious, unfinished attic that could be finished, adding to the living space in this great home! Ceiling height on main 8'5, ceiling height upstairs 8'1. Full basement has loads of room for storage, workshop, etc. with tremendous potential to finish and greatly expanding the living space. The unfinished basement consists of three large rooms: storage room under the sunroom (11'8x7'10); Laundry room (19'9x14'4); & workshop/storage room (19'9x14'4). Approx. 658 sq ft of unfinished space. All of the windows have been replaced, except for basement & sunroom. Hi eff. furnace 2022, roof 2017, chimney repointed, all smoke alarms 2024. Gas hook up at rear for BBQ. A/C 2015. High eff. washer & gas dryer. Newer water meter. Exterior doors 2015, roof of overhang 2014. Wood fireplace "as is" only because not used in 15 yrs. All wiring & plumbing have been changed over the years. A pleasure to show!
For sale
C$605,000
688 Colborne St, Brantford, ON N3S 3R1
3beds
1,660sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1931
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$364/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
High ceilingsSpacious eat-in kitchenLots of natural lightGranite countertopsDecorative backsplashOriginal hardwood floorsWood burning fireplace
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 20, 2025 at 07:32pm
Listed by:
David Griffin, Salesperson,
Century 21 Heritage House LTD
Source: ITSO,MLS®#: 40794244Originating MLS®#: Brantford Regional Real Estate Association Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Other
- Description: Large "L" shaped primary bedroom (11'9x11'7) & (8'7x6'8) are the two dimensions. C/fan, double closet.
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Description: Spacious bedroom, with natural light, c/fan, closet.
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Description: C/fan, storage unit can stay.
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Description: Updated bathroom (4 yrs ago) with beautiful tile surround, deep tub & wainscoting.
- Features: 4-Piece
- Level: Second
Eat in kitchen
- Description: Lots of cupboards, pantry, granite counters, deep sink, bay window, S/S appliances to stay incl gas stove with convection oven, fridge, dishwasher, range hood, decorative backsplash, lots of natural light.
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Description: Front foyer with small hall to closet.
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Description: Rear foyer with closet with access to basement and access to rear deck & massive yard.
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: Original hardwood, wood burning fireplace, bay window, ceiling fan, pot lighting.
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Office
- Description: Office/4 season sunroom with lots of natural light.
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace-Wood, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Built-In Appliances, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,660
- Total interior livable area: 1,660 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,660
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Lane/Alley Parking
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Full
- Frontage type: North
- Frontage length: 83.90
Lot
- Dimensions: 83.9 x
- Features: Urban, Park, Place of Worship, Playground Nearby, Public Transit, School Bus Route, Schools, Shopping Nearby
- Topography: Flat
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 321230038
- Zoning: R1C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2.5 Storey
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shing, Flat
Condition
- 51-99 Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer (Municipal)
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
Location
- Region: Brantford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$364/sqft
- Annual tax amount: C$3,241
- Date on market: 12/20/2025
- Inclusions: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector, Washer
David Griffin, Salesperson
(519) 755-0586
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Listed for sale | C$605,000C$364/sqft |
Source: ITSO #40794244 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: Echo Place
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
No schools nearby
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Echo Place, St. Peter's
- High: P.J.C.V.S.
Source: ITSO. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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