For sale · MLS® 1305059
97 West Valley Road
Corner Brook, NL, A2H2X7
List price
$327,500
About this propertyMLS® 1305059
Situated on a beautiful corner lot at 97 West Valley Road and Brookfield Avenue, this charming four-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers a wonderful blend of classic character and modern updates in one of Corner Brook’s most historic downtown neighbourhoods. With its timeless exterior, traditional architectural details, and welcoming curb appeal, this home has plenty of personality both inside and out. The spacious main level features comfortable living areas, a beautiful fireplace, and a bright kitchen with recently refinished cabinetry, updated hardware, and plenty of natural light. Fresh paint throughout the home provides a clean, refreshed feel while preserving the character and charm of its original design. The home offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and beautiful hardwood flooring in portions of the upper level. Large windows throughout allow for an abundance of natural light, while charming architectural features add to the home’s unique appeal. Recent improvements include freshly painted interiors, refinished kitchen cabinetry, a hot water tank replaced in 2023, an oil tank with an expiry date of 2052, and shingles estimated to be approximately 5 years old. Outside, the attractive corner lot offers off-street parking, a partially fenced backyard, mature trees, and lovely landscaping. Conveniently located within walking distance of downtown amenities, this property combines the charm of an established neighbourhood with the convenience of everyday living. Whether you’re looking for a family home or simply appreciate the character of a traditional Corner Brook property, 97 West Valley Road offers a wonderful opportunity to make this charming home your own. (id:56688)
Specifications
Property details
Overview
The home
Systems & utilities
Size & land
Taxes
Parking & outdoor
Features
Fees & source
Room by room
Rooms
View rooms as table
| Basement | Utility room Hobby room Recreation room Laundry room | 12x6 · 72 sqft 10x9.5 · 95 sqft 14x21 · 294 sqft 10x7.5 · 75 sqft |
| Second level | Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bath (# pieces 1-6) Primary Bedroom | 10x10.5 · 105 sqft 10x8 · 80 sqft 13x10 · 130 sqft 4PCE 13x12 · 156 sqft |
| Main level | Other Porch Bath (# pieces 1-6) Foyer Family room/Fireplace Dining room Kitchen Mud room | 4.5x4 · 18 sqft 5x7 · 35 sqft 2PCE 7x8.5 · 60 sqft 14x17 · 238 sqft 12x11 · 132 sqft 12x11 · 132 sqft 4.5x8 · 36 sqft |
The neighbourhood
Corner Brook at a glance
Live market stats for Corner Brook — what's for sale, what it costs, how it compares to nearby towns, and how walkable this address is.
Homes for sale here
91
Median list price
$304k
Price range
$40k – $1.2M
Typical build
1965
Average size
2,613 sqft
Where Corner Brook listings are priced
Every active list price in Corner Brook, grouped into bands.
List price, thousands of $ · 87 homes
View as table
| Price band ($) | Listings |
|---|---|
| <200 | 22 |
| 200–300 | 21 |
| 300–400 | 23 |
| 400–500 | 9 |
| 500–750 | 7 |
| 750–1M | 4 |
| 1M+ | 1 |
How Corner Brook compares
Median list price against the next biggest markets — click a row for that area guide.
Corner Brooknearby markets
Neighbourhood scores
Walk, bike, and transit for this exact address.
The essentials
Location, air, flood & taxes
Elevation
59 m
0300 mmetres above sea level
Air quality now
1–3 band
110+AQHI 1 · Low risk · Corner Brook · updated 5:00 p.m.
Flood & zoning are mapped for St. John's only
Property tax
$2,916 / year
≈ $243 / month
Climate
Feb -3° · Jul 22°
normal daily high · CORNER BROOK station · 1981–2010
Amenity constellation
compass view · OpenStreetMap · ODEF schools
Nearby & drive routes
31 places shown · OpenStreetMap · OSRM
Schools 16
Health 3
Groceries 3
Cafés 4
Parks 5
Cost & context
What this home really costs
Winter heat, five years of ownership, how this price sits against the market, and what the map says is within walking distance — every figure captioned with its assumptions.
Winter warmer
Jan–Mar · estimate
$726/mo
Est. winter heating (heating oil) — about $2,177 for January through March.
Estimate — not an appraisal. heating oil at $2.11/L (PUC max, Zone 1ANE, Oct 31 2026, pre-tax). 2,020 sqft. Severity 1.07× St. John's from the CORNER BROOK station 1981–2010 normal. Jan–Mar only; excludes HST, hot water, cooking and any cooling.
5-year cost of ownership
20% down · 25-yr
5-year all-in: $131,600
Closing costs + five years of running costs + 60 mortgage payments on a $327,500 home.
If rates rise 2 points
$18,712 more over five years if the rate is 6.44% instead of 4.44% — P&I only.
Once, at closing
- Land transfer (registration) fee$100 + $0.40 per $100 over $500, capped at $5,000$1,408
- Legal feesest.estimate — your lawyer quotes the exact figure$1,500
- Down payment (20%)$65,500
Every year
- Heatingest.2× the Jan–Mar estimate (heating season ≈ 6 months)$4,354
- Property taxfrom the feed$2,916
- Home insuranceest.estimate — NL range $700–$1,500/yr$1,100
× 5 years = $41,850
By down payment
| Down | Payment | 5-yr all-in | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | $1,719 | $147,883 | needs mortgage insurance (not modelled) |
| 10% | $1,628 | $142,456 | needs mortgage insurance (not modelled) |
| 20% | $1,447 | $131,600 | no mortgage insurance |
Estimates — not a quote or an appraisal. Mortgage at 4.44% (best market 5-yr fixed, Ratehub.ca, 2026-11-03), 25-year amortization, P&I only. Land transfer fee: Registry of Deeds schedule ($100 + $0.40/$100 over $500, cap $5,000). Legal $1,500 and insurance $1,100/yr (NL range $700–$1,500) are estimates. Heating is 2× the Jan–Mar winter estimate. 5-year all-in = closing costs + 5 years of running costs + 60 mortgage payments; it excludes CMHC insurance (needed below 20% down), utilities other than heat, and maintenance.
Rate time machine
same house · same down payment
Same house, same down payment — your payment today at 4.44%best market rate · posted was 6.19%
- Today, best market rate2026-11-03 · 4.44%$1,447/mo
- Today, posted2026-10-28 · 6.19%$1,719/mo
- 5 years ago2021-11-03 · 4.79%$1,500/mo
- 10 years ago2016-11-02 · 4.64%$1,477/mo
At 6.19% — five years ago — the same mortgage would have cost $271 more each month than at today's posted rate.
Principal & interest only: $262,000 (80% of the $327,500 asking price — 20% down), 25-year amortization. No taxes, insurance, fees, or mortgage insurance. Today's rate is the Bank of Canada conventional 5-year rate observed 2026-10-28. The 5- and 10-year rows are two documented observations of that same series (2021-11-03 = 4.79%, 2016-11-02 = 4.64%, retrieved 2026-11-01 from bankofcanada.ca/valet) — fixed reference points, not a modelled path between them. Estimate — not an offer of credit; your lender's rate will differ.
Price ghosts
$/sqft vs 67 active
Priced at the 55th percentile of active Corner Brook homes
$162/sqft — city median $154/sqft.
Errand score
walk-time weighted
48
grocery 900 m, school 360 m
Nearest errand: Health centre (health centre) — 80 m, about 1 min on foot.
Walk-time-weighted from OpenStreetMap + ODEF school data; straight-line distance at 4.8 km/h. Weights: grocery 1.0, school 0.9, health 0.8, park 0.4, café 0.35, bus 0.3 — nearest place per category only. Half-value every 6 minutes of walking; nothing scores past a 15-minute walk. 100 = every category at the door. This is a mapping of what's drawn on the map, not a survey of what exists.
Ask this listing
open data · 3 questions
- School within 1 km?Yes · 360 mSchool
- Grocery nearby?Yes · 900 mDollar
- Bus stop?No bus stop mapped within 800 m
From OpenStreetMap + ODEF schools (straight-line distance) and the City of St. John's flood & zoning maps. Flood and zoning are mapped for St. John's only; elsewhere those questions don't appear because we don't know the answer.
Monthly carrying cost
$1,561/mo
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Estimated monthly payment
$243/mo
Principal & interest $0 + property tax $243 per month
Financing breakdown
Rental math
Investment calculator
Monthly cash flow
$-410
NOI / month
$-410
Cap rate
-1.50%
Gross yield
0.00%
| Line item | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $0 | $0 |
| Mortgage | $0 | $0 |
| Property tax | $243 | $2,916 |
| Expenses | $167 | $2,004 |
| Vacancy | $0 | $0 |
| Management | $0 | $0 |
| Cash flow | $-410 | $-4,920 |
| NOI | $-410 | $-4,920 |
Flip rule of thumb: buy at ≤ 70% of ARV minus repair costs.
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