Unique historical home in downtown St. John's bordering on the Sheraton Hotel. This listing is the former home of Newfoundland's ninth Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Walter S. Monroe 1924-1928. Designated as a heritage home, this property features 8 bedrooms, each with their own ensuite. Some upgrades include: electrical, plumbing, asphalt roof shingles (2024), sprinkler and CO2 system, and exterior totally repainted (2025). This well maintained home has a 10-zone hot water radiation heating system. A commercial kitchen is located on the main floor. This is an excellent property in one of St. John's finest neighbourhoods. Measurements are approximate; Purchaser to verify. Walking distance to everything downtown.
For sale
C$1,399,000
8-8A Forest Road, St. John's, NL A1C2B9
8beds
7,425sqft
Retail, Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$188/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
- 52 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 02, 2025 at 01:57pm
Listed by:
Gary Crewe,CRSS,
Royal LePage Property Consultants Limited
Source: Newfoundland and Labrador AR,MLS®#: 1286420

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 8
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 378 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 18
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 17
Family room
- Level: Third
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 12
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Living room
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil, Radiator
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Stove(s), Washer, Dryer
Features
- Ensuite
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,425
- Total interior livable area: 7,425 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Water view: Year Round Road Access
Lot
- Features: Central Location, Landscaped, Rear Yard Access (Vechicle), Recreation Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Bus Service
Details
- Zoning description: RES.
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Retail, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Undeveloped
- Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Condition
- 50+ Yrs Old
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Saint Johns
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$188/sqft
- Annual tax amount: C$6,873
- Date on market: 6/12/2025
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