242 SOUTHWOOD DRIVE, Kitchener
$688,888
For sale: Detached
- Property type
- Detached
- Bedrooms / bathrooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Living area
- 2,000 sqft
- MLS®
- MLS® X14143972
Welcome to 242 Southwood Drive, located in the family-friendly neighbourhood of Country Hills in Kitchener! This charming 5-level side split offers a warm and inviting layout, with plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy. Featuring hardwood floors, a beautifully updated kitchen with new cabinetry, floors and back-splash. This home blends character with thoughtful updates throughout. The walkout family room has a cozy fireplace and provides easy access to he outdoors, while the spacious recreation room offers additional flexibility for entertaining, a home gym, office or family gatherings. Step outside to enjoy the two-level deck, perfect for relaxing or hosting, surrounded by mature trees on a generous, wide lot. A standout feature is the 12' x 16' detached workshop, complete with hydro, its own pony panel and insulated walls, ideal for hobbies, projects or additional workspace. Recent updates include the kitchen cabinetry, flooring, backsplash and appliances (2022), basement bathroom (2020), basement carpeting (2020), extended deck (2025), new sliding door (2026), water softener (2024), and more. Additional features include dry crawl space storage and a powered gazebo. Set in a quiet, established neighbourhood known for its mature trees, excellent schools and welcoming community, with convenient access to everyday amenities. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy space, comfort and a great neighbourhood!
Sold data
Detached homes in Kitchener — recent sold market
Detached homes in Kitchener took a median of 18 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 11 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 31, across 288 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 30 days.
The median sale price was $699,900.
Homes sold for about 1.0% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 39% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 18% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
- Median days to sell
- 18
- Median sale price
- $699,900
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 99.0%
- Sold above asking
- 39%
Based on 288 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Schools in Kitchener
Kitchener has 66 Fraser Institute–rated schools (57 elementary and 9 secondary), averaging 5.8/10.
- Rated schools
- 66
- Elementary
- 57
- Secondary
- 9
- Average rating
- 5.8 / 10
Top-rated schools in Kitchener
- David Saint-Jacques — secondaryFraser rating 8.4/10
- St. Josephine Bakhita — elementaryFraser rating 7.9/10
- J W Gerth — elementaryFraser rating 7.7/10
- Pope John Paul II — elementaryFraser rating 7.6/10
- St Teresa — elementaryFraser rating 7.6/10
- Cameron Heights — secondaryFraser rating 7.5/10
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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