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Historic stone and brick storefronts on the main street of St. George

Homes for Sale in St. George

St. George is a village a short drive north of Brantford, ringed by farmland and country homes. Buying here usually means choosing between a house in the village and a property out in the surrounding countryside, and each comes with its own set of questions.

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Homes in and around St. George

27 active homes on the MLS® System, newest first

Listings here include St. George and the rural countryside around it, so not every home shown is in the village itself.

  • $3,300,000

    183 Main Street S

    St. George · Detached

    • 3 beds
    • 2 baths
    • 1,900 ft²

    Listing brokerage: RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.

  • $3,300,000

    183 Main Street S

    St. George · Land

      Listing brokerage: RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.

    • $3,300,000

      183 Main Street S

      St. George · Rural

      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,900 ft²

      Listing brokerage: RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.

    What is for sale in and around St. George?

    In the village, older homes sit close to Main Street, many with the detail and quirks you would expect from houses that have stood for a century or more. Around them are post-war bungalows and side splits, and on the edges of the village, newer two-storey homes with attached garages.

    Outside the village, the South Dumfries countryside offers country homes on an acre or more, hobby farms and larger farm properties. That is why the listings above include homes that are a few minutes' drive from the village itself. For what it is like to live here, see our St. George community page and the living in St. George guide.

    Village home or country property?

    A village home keeps you walking distance from the shops, school and community events, usually with simpler servicing and neighbours close by. A country property gives you space and privacy, but adds a well, a septic system, more driving and often more snow to clear. Neither is better; they suit different households.

    Think about who will be driving where, every day. If you are commuting to Cambridge or Hamilton, the country roads north and east of the village may suit you better than those to the south. If children will walk to school, the village is easier.

    What should St. George buyers check before offering?

    On older village homes, check the foundation, wiring, plumbing and any heritage features you plan to change. On country properties, test the well, inspect the septic, and look at the condition and permitted use of any barns or shops. Get a survey if fences and boundaries are unclear.

    Ask about servicing for every property, since it can change within the village. If you also need to sell, our Brant County selling page explains how we handle rural and village sales so the two moves line up.

    • Servicing: municipal, well, septic, or a mix
    • Well flow and water quality tests on rural homes
    • Septic age, permit and inspection
    • Outbuildings: condition and permitted use
    • Commute times at the hours you will actually drive
    Community guideLiving in St. GeorgeA friendly village north of Brantford, with a Main Street worth the drive.

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    Tell us how you want to live and where you need to drive. We will help you narrow the listings and check the well, septic and servicing on each.

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    Where is St. George, Ontario?

    St. George is a village in the County of Brant, a short drive north of Brantford, with Cambridge about 15 minutes further north. It sits in the former township of South Dumfries, which is why real estate listings for the area often show South Dumfries rather than St. George. That grouping also includes the farms and country homes around the village.

    Why do some St. George listings say South Dumfries?

    South Dumfries is the former township that includes St. George and the rural area surrounding it, and the real estate board uses it as the area name. So a listing shown under South Dumfries may be in the village or several minutes away on a country road. Check the actual address and map location for each property before you book a showing.

    Is St. George a good place to live if I work in Cambridge or Hamilton?

    Many residents commute from St. George. Cambridge is about 15 minutes north, and Hamilton is reachable via Highway 403 in roughly 30 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic and where you are going. Brantford is close for errands. Before you buy, drive the route at the time of day you would actually travel, especially in winter if the property is rural.

    What should I check on a rural property near St. George?

    Start with the well and septic: test the water for bacteria and flow, and have the septic tank pumped and inspected. Then check the zoning, the condition and use of any barns or outbuildings, the heating system and fuel, and internet availability at the address. A current survey helps confirm boundaries. Build these checks into your offer as conditions wherever you can.

    Are there older heritage homes for sale in St. George?

    Yes, from time to time. The village core has many century-old buildings, and some older homes come up for sale near Main Street. They often have character features you will not find in newer homes, along with older foundations, wiring and plumbing that deserve a careful inspection. Ask whether the property has any heritage designation before planning exterior changes.

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