21 Dennistoun Avenue

Northcrest Ward 5, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 5P8

Overview

At a glance

Days on market76 days
ListedAug 12, 2026
UpdatedOct 16, 2026
Building age100+ years
Size2500-3000 sq ft
Lot40 x 99 Feet
Property taxes$5,687 (2025)
Parking4 spaces
BasementFull, Unfinished, Walk-Up
MLS® numberX13669350
Data sourcePropTx MLS® System
Listing brokerageThe Nook Realty Inc.

About this home

Excellent investment opportunity in the heart of Peterborough! This 2.5-storey duplex is ideally situated on a quiet one way street overlooking Inverlea Park and the Otonabee River. The charming lower unit features hardwood floors, original trim and doors, a 4-piece bath, laundry, a modern kitchen, front porch, and private yard; ideal as an owner's suite. The spacious upper unit offers 5 bedrooms with separate laundry in the basement, making it an excellent income generator. The flexible layout also offers the potential to be easily converted back into a spacious single-family home if desired. Conveniently located within walking distance to downtown, close to Trent University, public transit, the beach, park, trails, and all amenities.

Details

Property

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Building age
100+
Fronting on
East
Cross street
Parkhill Road East/Dennistoun Ave
Community
Northcrest Ward 5
Municipality
Peterborough

Inside

Bedrooms above grade
6
Bathrooms
2
Kitchens
2
Basement
Full, Unfinished, Walk-Up
Family room
No
Fireplace
Yes
Interior features
Accessory Apartment, In-Law Capability, Separate Hydro Meter, Storage, Water Meter

Utilities

Heating
Forced Air
Heating fuel
Gas
Cooling
None
Sewer
Sewer
Electricity
Yes

Building

Construction
Brick
Foundation
Stone
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior features
Porch
Pool
None

Parking

Garage
None
Parking spaces
4
Total parking
4
Driveway
Private

Land

Frontage
40
Depth
99
Lot size units
Feet
Lot size (acres)
< .50
Waterfront
No
Topography
Flat
Property features
Clear View, Park, Public Transit, River/Stream
Rooms (15)
RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerMain1.63 x 1.46
OfficeMain3.82 x 3.09
BedroomMain3.6 x 4.86
Dining RoomMain3.6 x 4.11
Living RoomMain3.59 x 3.55
KitchenMain3.66 x 3.55
LaundryMain2.16 x 3.68
BedroomSecond3.27 x 2.63
BedroomSecond3.77 x 4.2
BedroomSecond3.91 x 4.04
BedroomSecond3.6 x 3.85
BedroomThird2.82 x 4.16
Family RoomThird5.75 x 3.73
Game RoomThird2.83 x 2.61
KitchenThird3.1 x 3.79
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Neighbourhood

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What’s nearby

On a busier streetBackyard faces west

  • Elementary schoolQueen Elizabeth Public Schoolabout 10 min walk
  • High schoolPeterborough Alternative and Continuing Educationabout 14 min walk
  • ParkInverlea Parkabout 1 min walk
  • Playground about 1 min walk
  • TrailRotary Greenway Trailabout 3 min walk
  • River or lakeOtonabee Riverabout 2 min walk
  • Grocery storeThe Grocery Outletabout 15 min walk
  • DowntownPeterboroughabout 20 min walk
  • LibraryPeterborough Public Libraryabout 22 min walk
  • Rec centre or arenaSadleir Houseabout 3 min walk
  • Golf coursePeterborough Golf & Country Clubabout 26 min walk
  • HospitalPeterborough Regional Health Centreabout 3.1 km
  • Highway on-ramp about 3.9 km

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