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Waterloo · Waterloo Region

416 Speckled Alder Street S

Detached

MLS® #X13829988

Listed for$725,0002 days on market

5 bed 4 bath 3 parking 1500-2000 sq ft~$414/sq ft

New this week
4 schools within 1 km
Transit stop ~120 m

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Est. all-in monthly~$3,790/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 ~0.12 km

Property information

What house buyers ask first

Lot size: 27.99 × 98.4 ft
Square footage: 1500-2000 sq ft
Age: ~16-30 years old
Property tax: $4,999 / yr
Parking: 3 spaces · Attached
Basement: Full

Property summary

Property type: Detached
Style: 2-Storey
Approx. age: 16-30 years
Lot size: 27.99 × 98.4 ft
Parking: 3 spaces · Attached
Heating: Forced Air
Air conditioning: Central Air
Basement: Full
Kitchens: 1
Exterior: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Property tax: $4,999 / yr
MLS®: X13829988

Room dimensions

Kitchen

Main3.15 × 3.28 m

Bedroom 3

Second4.57 × 3.05 m

Bedroom 2

Second3.38 × 2.47 m

Other

Basement2.44 × 3.07 m

Laundry

Basement2.77 × 1.83 m

Living Room

Main5.82 × 3.05 m

Dining Room

Main2.47 × 3.28 m

Bedroom 4

Second3.35 × 3.05 m

Bathroom

Basement3.35 × 1.52 m

Bathroom2 Pc Bath

Main2.13 × 0.91 m

Primary Bedroom

Second4.6 × 3.69 m

Utility Room

Basement3.08 × 1.37 m

Bedroom

Basement5.21 × 3.08 m

Bathroom5 Pc Bath

Second3.35 × 2.16 m

Bathroom3 Pc Ensuite

Second2.44 × 1.83 m

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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In line with recent sales

206 Buttercup Court

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Listing states: renovated (2026)

Detached

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Above recent sales

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The numbers that matter

Property tax: $4,999/yr
Est. all-in: ~$3,790/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.

Tayba Islamic AcademyPrivate · Elementary & Secondary · ..0.1 km
Sir John A Macdonald Secondary SchoolPublic · Secondary · Waterloo Region DSB0.2 km
Abraham Erb Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · Waterloo Region DSB0.3 km
St Nicholas Catholic Elementary SchoolCatholic · Elementary & Secondary · Waterloo CDSB0.6 km
Laurelwood Public SchoolPublic · Elementary & Secondary · Waterloo Region DSB1.4 km
Vista Hills Public SchoolPublic · Elementary & Secondary · Waterloo Region DSB1.9 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.

Laurelwood / Laurel Heights Secondary SchoolNearest transit · Bus stop~120 m
WaterlooNearest GO / rail · GO / regional rail~5.1 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 — Waterloo

$717KMedian sold

34Median days on market

100.1%Sale-to-list

Median sold price · Waterloo1-yr +6% · 3-yr —

Source: TRREB sold data via Repliers · all property types

Neighbourhood demographics — Waterloo

121,436Population (2021)

36Median age

$94,000Median household income

61.3%Home owners

38.7%Renters

2.5Avg household size

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census

Description & details

An exceptional location in one of Waterloo's most desirable family communities. Welcome to 416 Speckled Alder Street, nestled in the sought-after Columbia Forest/Clair Hills neighbourhood, where excellent schools, beautiful green spaces and everyday convenience come together. Families will appreciate the ability to walk to nearby schools, while parks, playgrounds and scenic trails offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Just moments from Laurelwood Commons, public transit, the YMCA, library, Costco and major amenities, everything you need is close at hand. Inside, the home has been extensively refreshed and is truly move-in ready. Recent updates include fresh paint (2026), kitchen (2026), flooring (2026), high-powered range hood (2026), fridge (2026), stove (2026), dishwasher (2026), water softener (2026), furnace (2022), and washer & dryer (2021). The second floor offers four spacious bedrooms, providing plenty of room for a growing family. The finished basement adds even more versatile living space, including a large room that can easily serve as a fifth bedroom, home office, gym, or recreation room. With its updated interior, flexible layout and outstanding location, this is a wonderful opportunity to own in one of Waterloo's most established and desirable family communities.

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

Listed by ENGEL & VOLKERS TORONTO CENTRAL. Showings via AskEmma by Alex Goodman, Sales Representative, RE/MAX Your Community Realty, Brokerage.