Northside vs. The Block on Clair: Guelph Townhomes Compared

Two Guelph townhouse projects, side by side

If you're looking at 2-bedroom townhouses in Guelph, Ontario, two names likely came up in your search: Northside by Granite Homes and The Block on Clair by Reid's Heritage Homes. Both are townhouse developments in the same city, both are built around a 2-bedroom layout, and both are currently unpublished in terms of full project status — meaning some details, like storeys and total unit counts, haven't been made public yet.

That said, there's enough on record to make a meaningful comparison on price, size, and how soon you could move in. Here's what the facts show, and how to think about the trade-offs for your situation.

Price: a $100,000 gap at the entry point

• Northside: pricing starts from $400,000
• The Block on Clair: pricing starts from $500,000

That's a $100,000 difference at the low end, which is significant for most budgets. If you're working with a firm price ceiling, Northside's entry point gives more room, whether that means qualifying more comfortably for financing or having budget left over for upgrades or closing costs.

Neither listing publishes a full price range beyond the "from" figure, so it's worth checking the current unit availability and pricing tiers directly — view the full listing on LIQWD for both projects to see what's currently offered.

Size and layout: what you get for the price

Northside's 2-bedroom units run from 900 to 1,232 square feet total. That's a reasonably wide range, suggesting some flexibility in floor plans within the same bedroom count — useful if you want to compare a smaller, more affordable unit against a larger one within the same project.

The Block on Clair is listed as 2-bedroom as well, but square footage isn't published yet. Without that figure, it's hard to do a true price-per-square-foot comparison between the two. If size matters as much as price to you, that's a detail worth requesting directly before you commit.

Builder track record matters here

The two projects come from different builders, and that's part of what you're really choosing between:

• Granite Homes is behind Northside
• Reid's Heritage Homes is behind The Block on Clair

Builder reputation, past project quality, and warranty support can vary meaningfully between companies. If you have a preference based on previous experience with either builder, or you've toured other communities they've built, that's worth weighing alongside the price and size numbers.

Timeline: Northside has a clearer path to move-in

This is one of the more concrete differentiators between the two. Northside's occupancy status notes that model homes are now open and move-in ready homes are available. That's a strong signal for buyers who don't want to wait through a long pre-construction timeline — you can potentially see a finished home and move in sooner rather than later.

The Block on Clair's occupancy details are unpublished at this point. That doesn't necessarily mean it's further away — it just means the timeline isn't public yet. If move-in date is a priority for you, Northside currently offers more visibility into when you could actually be living there.

What's still unknown for both

To be upfront: both listings have gaps. Neither project publishes storey count or total unit count, and both are marked as unpublished in overall status. This is common for projects still in earlier marketing phases, but it means you should treat the numbers here as a starting point, not the full picture.

Before making a decision, it's worth reaching out for:

• Confirmed floor plans and full square footage (especially for The Block on Clair)
• Updated pricing across all unit types, not just the starting price
• A firmer occupancy timeline if you're on a schedule

How to choose between them

If budget is your main constraint, Northside's $400,000 starting price is meaningfully lower, and its move-in-ready homes mean you're not locked into a long pre-construction wait. That combination — lower entry price plus faster occupancy — makes it a reasonable fit for buyers who want certainty on both cost and timing.

The Block on Clair's higher starting price may reflect factors not fully detailed in the public listing yet, such as location specifics within Guelph, finishes, or unit size once that's published. If you're drawn to Reid's Heritage Homes as a builder, or if the eventual floor plans and location details suit your needs better once released, it may still be worth tracking even with less information available today.

Neither project is objectively the better choice — it depends on whether you're prioritizing a lower price point and faster move-in, or you're comfortable waiting for more details to confirm whether the higher starting price aligns with what you're looking for in size and finishes.

For investors comparing the two, keep in mind that entry price and occupancy timeline affect carrying costs and how quickly a unit could be rented or resold — these are factors to weigh alongside your own risk tolerance, not a guarantee of any particular outcome.

Next steps

Given how much is still unpublished on both projects, the most useful thing you can do right now is view the full listing on LIQWD for Northside and The Block on Clair, and reach out for updated details on pricing tiers, floor plans, and occupancy where the public information leaves gaps.