401 Draper Street in Halton: 1049 – Rural Halton Hills House for sale (Halton Hills) : MLS®# W12288049
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Built circa 1840, this wonderful heritage detached home is your chance to own an intriguing part of history! Known as the Forbes House, this home is an excellent example of Georgian style, characterized by symmetry, a centered front entrance and evenly spaced windows. Inside we find high ceilings, custom wooden spindles and railings, high baseboards and wainscotting accents. Upstairs this home features 2 bedrooms PLUS a Den PLUS a bonus sitting room just off the Primary - easy to convert to a 3rd bedroom! Enjoy the quiet pace of small-town living, classic local architecture, old growth trees, multiple parks and beautiful walking trails. Situated just east of Georgetown and just a few km north of the 401 and 407, you've got access to everything available for modern comforts and lifestyle including schools, a theatre, a library, shopping, dining, recreational facilities and more. Mere steps to the GO bus travelling west to Georgetown and beyond and east to Brampton and Toronto or drive a quick 10 minutes to Mount Pleasant GO. And with modern updates including a newer roof, newer forced air gas heating system, updated copper wiring with a large breaker panel and a sump pit and pump, you can focus on making this house your own! The large property is 160 feet deep on the south side with a wide frontage and over 1/5 of an acre of land so there's lots of space for gardening, family gatherings and active kids. Zoned Hamlet Residential, the home can be used as a residence or you can explore one of many other possible uses such as a charming bed & breakfast, daycare, cottage industry, group home and more. Yes, you can afford a detached house! Come and experience this lovely home and incredibly peaceful neighbourhood and make this your next home!
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
2-Storey
Approx. Age:
100+
Total Approx Floor Area:
700-1100
Lot Size:
<.50
Depth:
160'8⅞"49 m
Frontage:
95'1"29 m
Lot Shape:
Irregular
Direction Faces:
West
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
2
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
7
Rooms Below Grade:
2
Zoning:
Hamlet Residential 1
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Foundation:
Concrete Block
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Full, Unfinished
Fireplace/Stove:
No
Garage:
None
Garage Spaces:
0.0
Parking Features:
Private
Parking Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
2.0
Family Room:
No
Possession Details:
Flexible
Lot Irregularities:
Refer to Geowarehouse
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$3,755 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
-
Halton Hills
1049 - Rural Halton Hills
Halton
Cul de Sac/Dead End, Greenbelt/Conservation, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, School, Wooded/Treed
Data was last updated July 17, 2025 at 01:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
57
Avg list price:
$1,649,000
Min list price:
$549,900
Max list price:
$5,900,000
Avg days on market:
44
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
345
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
1049 - Rural Halton Hills. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
• Entry-level pricing ideal for first-time buyers • Close to schools, shops, transit, and parks • Lower maintenance and property taxes • Opportunity to build equity in a growing market • Strong potential for rental income or future resale
What to Expect in Affordable Homes Near You
These homes often deliver great value in up-and-coming or established neighbourhoods and include:
• 2–3 bedroom detached or semi-detached layouts • Renovated kitchens, updated bathrooms, or fixer-uppers with potential • Private backyards, driveways, and basements • Proximity to schools, shopping plazas, and local transit
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