A historic home in Mississauga that was destroyed by a fire this past summer is likely to be demolished.

The property, located at 5306 Mississauga Rd. in Streetsville, was severely damaged in a blaze on August 28. Fortunately, no one was injured, and police have ruled out foul play.

While the exact cause of the fire remains undetermined, a spokesperson from Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services provided an update on November 8, confirming that the investigation continues.

The property’s owner is now seeking approval to demolish the home, according to a report submitted to the City of Mississauga’s Heritage Advisory Committee.

According to an engineering assessment presented to the committee, the fire caused extensive structural damage to the building’s framework. “Smoke contamination and water damage from the firefighting efforts were evident throughout,” the report stated, adding that the building is at risk of collapsing.

Originally built in 1880, the home was a one-and-a-half-story neo-Gothic/Ontario vernacular-style farmhouse, a design once common in the region. It was constructed with a wood frame and rested on a fieldstone and mortar foundation.

While the home is listed on the city’s heritage register, it does not have formal heritage designation. The property was sold in 2020 for $800,000, according to real estate records, though the listing indicated the house was in poor condition and was being marketed primarily as a building lot. No interior photos were included.

Given the extensive damage caused by the fire, city staff have recommended that the property no longer be considered for heritage designation and that the demolition permit be approved.