Williamsville 4 bedroom home
23 Jenkins Street, recently reduced by 5% to $664,900, this century home is available for sale for the first time since 1991. The home sits in the heart of Kingston’s sought-after Williamsville neighbourhood, one of the city’s most walkable and developing urban communities. Just minutes from Queen’s University, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, the Memorial Centre, and downtown Kingston, with easy access to major roads and public transit, this updated 1.5-storey home at 23 Jenkins Street offers exceptional flexibility for families, professionals, students, or investors seeking a central location with lasting appeal.
Constructed in 1912, 23 Jenkins Street was where the city and the Kingston Street Railway concluded. The home blends historic character with thoughtful modern upgrades while retaining the warmth and charm that make Kingston’s older neighbourhoods so desirable.
Original hardwood flooring on the main level adds character and warmth, while updated systems and finishes provide the comfort buyers expect today. The flexible layout features four bedrooms, including two on the main floor and two upstairs, making the property well-suited for family living, shared accommodations, guest rooms, or home office space.
The bright main floor includes a spacious kitchen with quartz countertops, a walk-in pantry, a convenient laundry area, and functional living spaces designed for everyday comfort.
The bright main floor includes a spacious kitchen with quartz countertops, a walk-in pantry, a convenient laundry area, and functional living spaces designed for everyday comfort. Upstairs, you will find two additional bedrooms, a cozy reading nook, and access to a small upper deck retreat overlooking the neighbourhood.
Outside, the private backyard creates a quiet escape in the centre of the city. At the rear of the property, a large detached cabin/workshop offers excellent potential as a studio, hobby area, storage building, or future garage space, with access via the right-of-way from Frontenac Street.
Important updates over time include the furnace (2021), central air conditioning, updated windows and doors, spray foam insulation in the cellar, siding, eavestroughs, driveway improvements, roof updates, and renovations to the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry area, and decks. These improvements help preserve the home’s classic appeal while enhancing efficiency and practicality.
Williamsville continues to attract attention for its mix of historic homes, local businesses and restaurants, parks, walkable amenities, redevelopment projects, and proximity to Kingston’s major employers and institutions. Residents enjoy easy access to Memorial Centre with a new pool in 2027, downtown and the 401, making it ideal for families, professionals, students, or investors seeking a vibrant community. Whether you are searching for a centrally located family home, a property near Queen’s University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre, or an investment opportunity in one of Kingston’s strongest rental areas, 23 Jenkins Street offers versatility, character, and location in one interesting package.
With its recent price change to $664,900, this is a great opportunity for buyers to invest in a character-filled, flexible home in Kingston’s sought-after central neighbourhood. Those seeking long-term value and a well-located property will feel encouraged to explore further.
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