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Houses for Sale in Brantford
Brantford's detached houses run from brick homes on the older streets near downtown to post-war storey-and-a-halfs and newer two-storeys in West Brant. Browse what is listed below, then talk to a Brolly Group agent about which streets fit your budget, your family and your commute.
Detached houses for sale in Brantford
292 active houses on the MLS® System, newest first
- Open house Sun, Nov 8
$624,900
17 Lincoln Avenue
Brantford · Detached
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,390 ft²
Listing brokerage: Re/Max Twin City Realty Inc
$721,000
207 Robinson Road
Brantford · Detached
- 3 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,457 ft²
Listing brokerage: Re/Max Twin City Realty Inc.
$459,900
42 Sanderson Street
Brantford · Detached
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 938 ft²
Listing brokerage: Coldwell Banker Community Professionals
$1,199,000
24 Carmichael Crescent
Brantford · Detached
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,959 ft²
Listing brokerage: New Era Real Estate
$649,900
86 Oak Street
Brantford · Detached
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,073 ft²
Listing brokerage: RE/MAX Escarpment Golfi Realty Inc.
$659,999
179 Banbury Road
Brantford · Detached
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,100 ft²
Listing brokerage: Century 21 Heritage House Ltd
$759,900
18 Macklin Street
Brantford · Detached
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,232 ft²
Listing brokerage: Century 21 Heritage House Ltd
$1,199,000
4 Lawren S Harris Drive
Brantford · Detached
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,065 ft²
Listing brokerage: Re/Max Twin City Realty Inc
$595,999
189 Terrace Hill Street
Brantford · Detached
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,213 ft²
Listing brokerage: RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.
What kinds of houses are for sale in Brantford?
Start with age, because it shapes almost everything else. The streets around downtown, Holmedale and Terrace Hill hold many of the city's oldest detached homes: solid brick, tall ceilings, deep porches and lots that were laid out before anyone owned two cars. Further out, Eagle Place, the North End and Echo Place are full of compact post-war bungalows and storey-and-a-halfs, the kind of house a lot of Brantford families have started in.
From the 1970s on, the city grew in rings of subdivisions with attached garages, side splits and two-storey family homes. West Brant is the newest of those rings and is still filling in, so you will see houses there that are only a few years old next to homes still under construction. If you are weighing the newest areas, our new homes in Brantford page covers builder purchases.
What life is like on each side of the river, from schools to parks, lives on our Brantford community page and in the family neighbourhoods guide. This page sticks to the houses themselves.
What should you check before offering on an older Brantford house?
A hundred-year-old brick house can be a wonderful place to live, but the parts you cannot see matter most. Ask about the electrical panel and whether any knob-and-tube wiring remains, because some insurers will not cover it until it is replaced. Ask about the water service line and supply plumbing, the age of the roof and furnace, and whether the basement has ever taken on water.
An inspection condition is worth keeping in your offer whenever the situation allows it. Our list of home inspection red flags covers what Brantford inspectors most often find in older homes. On our team, Peter Ligori worked as a licensed electrician before real estate, and he is a good person to walk an older house with when wiring is the worry.
- Electrical: panel size, any knob-and-tube, ungrounded outlets
- Plumbing: water service line material, galvanized supply pipes
- Basement: signs of past water, grading, downspouts
- Big-ticket items: roof, furnace and air conditioner age
How does Brolly Group help house buyers in Brantford?
We start with the money side so your search is realistic. A mortgage pre-approval tells you your ceiling, and the mortgage calculator helps you find the payment you are actually comfortable with. Nadene Aasla spent 20 years in banking before real estate and is often the one who untangles financing questions for our buyers.
From there we set up searches for the streets and house styles you care about, book showings, and help you write an offer with conditions that protect you. When it is time to compare two houses, we will tell you plainly what we would want fixed, what we would want checked and what we would walk away from. Our full approach is on the buying with Brolly Group page.
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Found a Brantford house you want to see?
Tell us which listing caught your eye and when you are free. A Brolly Group agent will set up the showing and walk through it with you.
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- First word when the right home lists
Which Brantford neighbourhoods have the most older detached houses?
The oldest detached houses in Brantford are concentrated around downtown and in Holmedale and Terrace Hill, where many brick homes date from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Eagle Place, the North End and Echo Place have many post-war bungalows and storey-and-a-halfs. Newer detached subdivisions are on the edges of the city, with West Brant the most recent large area of construction.
Can I buy a Brantford house with a basement apartment?
Yes, and many buyers look for one to help with the mortgage. The key question is whether the unit is a legal additional residential unit that meets the building and fire codes and city zoning, or simply an informal space. A legal unit protects you if you rent it out and when you sell. Ask the seller for permits and inspection records before you firm up the deal.
Do I need a home inspection when buying a house in Brantford?
It is not required by law, but it is strongly recommended, especially on older homes. A good inspector checks the roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating and signs of moisture, then gives you a written report. If the situation allows, make your offer conditional on an inspection you are satisfied with. If it does not, some buyers book an inspection before they submit an offer.
How long does it take to close on a house in Brantford?
The closing date is negotiated in your offer, so it can be shorter or longer to suit both sides. Many resale purchases close somewhere between 30 and 90 days after the offer is accepted, which gives time for financing, a lawyer's title search and moving plans. If you need to sell your current home first, we can help you line the two dates up.
Can I buy a house in Brantford with less than 20 per cent down?
Yes. In Canada, buyers with less than 20 per cent down can still get a mortgage, but it must carry mortgage default insurance, and the minimum down payment depends on the purchase price. A lender or mortgage broker can tell you exactly what you qualify for. Getting pre-approved before you start viewing houses keeps your search inside a budget that works.
Keep exploring
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- Townhouses for sale in BrantfordFreehold and condo townhouses across the city.
- Bungalows for sale in BrantfordSingle-level homes, raised bungalows and bi-levels.
- New homes in BrantfordBuilder purchases and nearly new houses.
- Living in BrantfordNeighbourhoods, schools, parks and commuting.
- Homes for sale in Brant CountyParis, St. George, Burford and the countryside.
- Buying with Brolly GroupHow we help from first showing to closing day.
- Mortgage calculatorWork out a payment you are comfortable with.