Some addresses give you a home.

This one gives you a piece of Port Colborne history.

Welcome to 101 Tennessee Avenue, set along one of the city’s most historic and sought-after lakefront streets.

Tennessee Avenue traces its roots back to the late 1800s, when wealthy families and businessmen from Memphis, Tennessee, created the Humberstone Club, a private Lake Erie summer retreat once known as “Solid Comfort.”

The stone pillars and wrought-iron gates at the entrance of Tennessee Avenue still stand as a reminder of that era, when this shoreline became one of Port Colborne’s most recognizable lakefront enclaves.

Today, that same sense of character, privacy, and lakefront prestige continues here at 101 Tennessee Avenue. This home and property has been beautifully preserved and extensively updated blending timeless craftsmanship with the confidence of modern updates.

Set on a remarkable 500-foot-deep lot extending straight into Gravelly Bay on Lake Erie, this carefully preserved and smartly updated century home offers over 3,300 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms.

From the moment you arrive, the home carries a strong architectural presence.

The turret is a true standout: striking, storybook, and full of character. It creates a curved alcove in the living room with wall-to-wall lakefront windows, a gas fireplace, and room for a grand piano.

The main floor continues with a formal dining room opening to a lakeside deck, a bright kitchen with white cabinetry and built-ins, a breakfast nook, and a quiet library finished with board-and-batten detail.

Upstairs, the primary suite spans the rear of the home, capturing wide lake views with its own fireplace, spa-style ensuite, clawfoot tub, and step-in closet.

Original wood floors, a classic oak staircase, and a wide centre hall give the home the kind of craftsmanship you simply do not find in newer builds.

Additional features include a full unfinished basement, double garage, dual HVAC system providing separate climate control for each level, city services, and a whole-home generator. Major improvements completed during the current ownership include updated electrical and copper plumbing throughout, most windows and all exterior doors replaced, added exterior insulation and siding, new interior doors, trim and staircase, renovated bathrooms, updated fixtures, and a new furnace and central air (2023). The whole-home generator was installed in 2024.

Outside, the property becomes a true lakefront estate.

Mature trees, tiered gardens, stone patios, a beach area, protected waters, and a double-size boathouse create a complete Lake Erie lifestyle.

You can kayak, paddle board, entertain by the water, or simply enjoy the privacy of one of Port Colborne’s most historic lakefront settings.

This is 101 Tennessee Avenue.

A rare century home.

A remarkable waterfront lot.

A true piece of Port Colborne history.