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Kitchener · Waterloo Region

257 Ottawa Street N

Detached

MLS® #X13696922

Listed for$699,90019 days on market

4 bed 3 bath 7 parking 1500-2000 sq ft~$400/sq ft

19 days on market
4 schools within 1 km
Transit stop ~310 m

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Est. all-in monthly~$3,593/momortgage + property tax + maintenance · 20% down · example rate (compounded semi-annually) — the math on the list price, not a quote or what you can afford. For real rates, Alex can connect you with a mortgage pro.

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4 schools within ~1 km · nearest transit stop ~0.31 km

Property information

What house buyers ask first

Lot size: 66 × 180 ft
Square footage: 1500-2000 sq ft
Age: ~51-99 years old
Property tax: $4,035 / yr
Parking: 7 spaces · Detached
Basement: Partially Finished

Property summary

Property type: Detached
Style: 1 1/2 Storey
Approx. age: 51-99 years
Lot size: 66 × 180 ft
Parking: 7 spaces · Detached
Heating: Forced Air
Air conditioning: Central Air
Basement: Partially Finished
Kitchens: 1
Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Property tax: $4,035 / yr
MLS®: X13696922

Room dimensions

Bedroom

Main—

Bedroom 4

Main—

Bathroom2 Pc Bath

—

Bedroom 4closet, large window, laminate

Main2.97 × 3.33 m

Bedroom 2

Main—

Kitchen

Main—

Recreation

Basement—

Laundry

Basement—

Bathroom4 Pc Bath

Second1.96 × 1.59 m

Dining Room

Main—

Primary Bedroomb/i closet, large window, hardwood floor

Second2.97 × 6.55 m

Family Room

Main—

Bedroom 3closet, window, hardwood floor

Second2.5 × 2.8 m

Kitchenstainless steel appl, quartz counter, laminate

Main2.97 × 4.85 m

Bedroom 2b/i closet, large window, hardwood floor

Second3.56 × 3.66 m

Family Roomw/o to yard, overlooks backyard, laminate

Main7.62 × 3.15 m

LaundrySeparate Shower

Basement3.96 × 7.99 m

Bedroom 3

Main—

Living Roomcombined w/dining, laminate

Main3.56 × 4.6 m

Living Room

Main—

Dining Roomcombined w/living, combined w/family, laminate

Main3.56 × 3.58 m

RecreationOpen Concept

Basement3.56 × 7.99 m

Powder RoomLaminate

Main0.89 × 1.5 m

Bathroom4 Pc Bath

Main—

As stated by the MLS®, nothing inferred.

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Below-comps first · all nearby homes shown, not just the good-value ones.

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Listing states: renovated (2024)

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The numbers that matter

Property tax: $4,035/yr
Est. all-in: ~$3,593/mo

Nearby rental listings are facts. Whether it works as a rental is a chat with Alex — not a number I’ll put on it.

Schools

Schools near this home, closest first by straight-line distance. These are factual locations — AskEmma doesn’t rate or rank schools.

Eastwood Collegiate InstitutePublic · Secondary · Waterloo Region DSB0.7 km
Sheppard Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · Waterloo Region DSB0.7 km
St Anne Catholic Elementary SchoolCatholic · Elementary & Secondary · Waterloo CDSB0.9 km
Smithson Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · Waterloo Region DSB1.0 km
Rockway Mennonite Collegiate IncPrivate · Elementary & Secondary · ..1.1 km
St Daniel Catholic Elementary SchoolCatholic · Elementary & Secondary · Waterloo CDSB1.2 km

Locations: Open Database of Educational Facilities (ODEF), Statistics Canada v2.1 (2022) · Open Government Licence – Canada. School locations as of 2022 — confirm current catchment and enrolment with the school board. For official provincial results, check EQAO.

Getting around

Public transit near this home, by straight-line distance. Factual locations from OpenStreetMap — not walking time, and not a rating.

Ottawa / WeberNearest transit · Bus stop~310 m
KitchenerNearest GO / rail · GO / regional rail~2.7 km

Locations: OpenStreetMap public-transit stops, © OpenStreetMap contributors · Open Database Licence (ODbL). Stop locations from OpenStreetMap — confirm current routes and service with the transit agency.

Community — Kitchener

$585KMedian sold

29Median days on market

100.9%Sale-to-list

Median sold price · Kitchener1-yr -12% · 3-yr —

Source: TRREB sold data via Repliers · all property types

Neighbourhood demographics — Kitchener

256,885Population (2021)

37.2Median age

$87,000Median household income

59.7%Home owners

40.3%Renters

2.6Avg household size

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census

Description & details

Welcome to 257 Ottawa Street N, Kitchener - a beautifully updated detached home offering comfortable living spaces, thoughtful improvements, and a backyard that gives you even more space to relax, entertain, and enjoy being outdoors. The welcoming front porch and picturesque front yard lead into a bright main level featuring luxury laminate flooring, updated light fixtures, fresh paint, and abundant natural light. The updated kitchen offers quartz countertops, stylish backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, updated flooring, dual pantries, and high-end stainless steel appliances installed in 2023. The adjoining dining area is ideal for family meals and entertaining, with a convenient 2-piece powder room nearby. The living room flows seamlessly into the dining area and the comfortable family room. A main-floor bedroom offers flexibility for guests, a home office, or convenient one-level living. Upstairs features three additional bedrooms with built-in closet storage and a updated 4-piece bathroom with glass-enclosed tub. The lower level offers flexible additional space and a 1-piece bathroom with standing shower, ready for the next homeowner to personalize. Outside, the generous backyard features a deck, firepit, partially fenced yard, and repaired front and rear rock walls - plenty of space to relax or entertain. The current owners have also completed several practical updates, including: New electronic locks on front & back doors; Front, rear & garage decks stripped and painted; Professional arborist assessment and tree maintenance; Professional plumbing and drain clean-out to the city connection; Furnace venting replaced to bring it up to code; New carpet runner on stairs; New blinds in living room, office & primary bedroom; Front & rear rock walls repaired. A 1-car garage and generous driveway provide ample parking. Conveniently located near public transit, major expressways, shopping, restaurants, schools, and everyday amenities.

The data only goes so far — condition, light and layout are worth seeing in person, with a home inspection, before you commit.

Listed by UPPERSIDE REAL ESTATE LIMITED. Showings via AskEmma by Alex Goodman, Sales Representative, RE/MAX Your Community Realty, Brokerage.