280 Palmer Street, Guelph, ON N1E 2S2
Guelph, ON N1E 2S2
Quick cost estimateKnown monthly subtotal$8,853.32 / monthLand transfer tax $32,475One-time estimate
Quick cost estimate
$8,853.32 / monthKnown monthly subtotal
- Mortgage principal & interest
- $8,375.11
- Property tax / month
- $478.21
- Maintenance / month
- Period / amount not reported
Assumes 20% down, 5% annual interest and 25-year amortization. Illustrative rate, not a current quote.
Unknown expenses excluded. Mortgage insurance and closing costs are excluded; add insurance and utilities in the assumptions.
Land transfer tax · one time
- Transfer tax total
- $32,475
Before rebates, surcharges and fees. Not part of the monthly subtotal.
Tax assumptions & breakdown
Toronto municipal land transfer tax does not apply to this listing outside the City of Toronto.
- Ontario tax
- $32,475
- Toronto municipal tax
- $0
Current purchase scenario, before rebates, foreign-buyer taxes and fees. Confirm residence classification. Not historical tax paid; excluded from the monthly subtotal.
Ontario rates · Toronto rates (April 2026)
Eligible first-time purchasers may qualify for an Ontario land transfer tax refund of up to $4,000. Toronto buyers may also qualify for a separate municipal rebate of up to $4,475. Eligibility varies and these maximums are not guaranteed savings. See official eligibility links and details.
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About this home
Nestled on just under an acre in the heart of Guelph, Wood Cottage is a remarkable one-and-a-half-storey log home that blends architectural significance with historic charm. Built in 1853 in the Regency style, this distinctive residence features a central gable roof flanked by lean-to frame structures on either side. Expansive main-floor windows frame beautiful views of the property's mature landscape.Lovingly preserved and restored by the current owners for over 65 years, Wood Cottage has been home to only three families throughout its storied history - a quiet measure of how deeply loved this home is. Set high above Stevenson Street at Palmer Street, the nearly one-acre lot is shaded by magnificent trees that form a stunning canopy and an exceptional sense of privacy. As you travel up the private driveway, the pace of city life seems to fall away, replaced by a peaceful, secluded calm.Inside, a welcoming front hallway leads to a formal living room with large windows overlooking the grounds and a wood-burning fireplace. Two main-floor bedrooms offer abundant natural light and distinctive barrel-vaulted ceilings that speak to the home's unique character. At the rear, the formal dining room connects to the kitchen and breakfast nook, while a three-piece bathroom and main-floor laundry add everyday convenience.Upstairs, a charming half-storey room - once the children's bedroom - offers flexible space for a guest room, home office, or creative studio. The property also features a secondary log house from the Luther Marsh area, in northern Wellington County. In 1966 the one-story house was moved to Wood Cottage, for both preservation and to provide additional storage. Wood Cottage is more than a home. It is a treasured piece of Guelph's heritage and a rare opportunity to become the next steward of this extraordinary property.
Home details
- Days on market
- Not reported
- Property type
- Detached
- MLS® number
- X13499774
- Source status
- New
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Postal code
- N1E 2S2
- Kitchens
- 1
- Kitchens above grade
- 1
- Family room / den
- No
- Interior size (reported range)
- 2000-2500
- Lot depth
- 217.76 ft
- Garage parking spaces
- Not reported
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Occupancy
- Vacant
- Possession type
- Flexible
- Garage
- None
- Annual property tax
- 5738.52
- Basement
- None
- Interior features
- Built-In Oven, Carpet Free, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor
- Exterior features
- Landscaped, Patio, Privacy, Porch, Porch Enclosed, Year Round Living
- Architectural style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Parking features
- Private, Stacked
- Pool features
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Waterfront
- No
- Garage available
- No
- Heating system
- Forced Air
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer
- View
- Garden
- Direction facing
- West
- Construction materials
- Board & Batten , Log
- Roof
- Other
- Foundation
- Stone
- MLS entry age (not confirmed DOM)
- 130 days
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Utilities and services
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Heating system
- Forced Air
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Cooling
- None
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Rooms & virtual tours
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- Bedrooms above grade
- 2
- Rooms above grade
- 8
- Den / family room reported
- No
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Listing dates & price record
- Asking amount
- $1,800,000
Original MLS entry
Entry into the source MLS system; distinct from days on market.
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- Region / county
- Wellington
- Municipality
- GUELPH
- MLS® community
- St. George's
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Schools, transit & everyday places
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Nearby publicly funded schools
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School year 2024-2025 · Preliminary · publisher extract 2026-09-14.
John Galt Public School
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Public
School board: Upper Grand DSB ↗
50 Laurine Ave, Guelph
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 70%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 52%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 48%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 88%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 74%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 38%
Ecole King George Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Public
School board: Upper Grand DSB ↗
72 Lemon St, Guelph
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 83%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 72%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 64%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 100%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 100%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 89%
St John Catholic School
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Catholic
Wellington CDSB
63 Victoria Rd N, Guelph
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 83%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 68%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 60%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 85%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 88%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 25%
St James Catholic School ↗
Secondary · 9-12 · English · Catholic
Wellington CDSB
57 Victoria Rd N, Guelph
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 9 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 44%
- Grade 10 OSSLT (first-attempt pass)
- 85%
Ottawa Crescent Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-6 · English · Public
School board: Upper Grand DSB ↗
75 Ottawa Cres, Guelph
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 48%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 42%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 39%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 84%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 76%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 32%
John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute ↗
Secondary · 9-12 · English · Public
School board: Upper Grand DSB ↗
21 Meyer Dr, Guelph
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 9 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 76%
- Grade 10 OSSLT (first-attempt pass)
- 90%
Sacred Heart Catholic School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Catholic
Wellington CDSB
125 Huron St, Guelph
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 82%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 74%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 74%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 92%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 88%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 68%
Ecole Guelph Lake Public School
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Public
School board: Upper Grand DSB ↗
595 Watson Parkway N, Guelph
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 71%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 66%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 58%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 95%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 95%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 60%
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Transit near this property
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Rail & subway · within 5 km
- Guelph Central GOGO Transit · Train1.4 km
Bus & streetcar · within 2 km
- Elizabeth St. @ Stevenson St. S.GO Transit · Bus544 m
- Elizabeth St. @ Stevenson St. S.GO Transit · Bus558 m
- Elizabeth St. @ Victoria Rd.GO Transit · Bus793 m
- Elizabeth St. @ Victoria Rd. S.GO Transit · Bus869 m
- MacDonell St. @ Carden St. (Guelph Central GO)GO Transit · Bus1.2 km
- Guelph Central GO BusGO Transit · Bus1.4 km
- Elizabeth St. @ Beaumont Cr.GO Transit · Bus1.6 km
- Elizabeth St. @ Beaumont Cr.GO Transit · Bus1.6 km
Sources & service information
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- GO Transit source · feed 2026-10-28 to 2026-11-27 · checked 2026-11-02 14:57:59 UTC · Licence · Agency website
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Home and neighbourhood overview
280 Palmer Street, Guelph, ON N1E 2S2, Guelph is listed for sale as a Detached. The listing reports 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, reported interior area of 2000-2500 (units not reported), kitchens reported as 1, parking spaces reported as 4. Asking price: $1,800,000. Occupancy is reported as Vacant. Review the Home details, room measurements and utility sections below to compare reported specifications; confirm important details with the listing brokerage. MLS® X13499774.
The Ministry’s school dataset lists John Galt Public School approximately 272 m from the property’s mapped location. The published GO Transit feed includes Guelph Central GO, approximately 1.4 km away.
Local context
The Ministry’s school dataset lists John Galt Public School approximately 272 m from the property’s mapped location.
The published GO Transit feed includes Guelph Central GO, approximately 1.4 km away.
Sources & distance notes
Distances are approximate straight-line estimates to mapped points or area centres. School proximity does not establish attendance eligibility. Published transit locations do not confirm service at this moment.
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Listing brokerage: Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate. Displayed by EnterHome Realty. Source: authorized IDX record, MLS® X13499774. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.