$849,000
For sale: Detached

Welcome to this spectacular LEGAL DUPLEX, beautifully situated on an oversized lot on a tree-lined street in the highly desirable Forest Hill neighbourhood. Pride of ownership is evident throughout, w/thoughtful renovations & updates from top to bottom, inside and out. This turnkey property offers exceptional versatility for downsizers, investors, or multi-generational living. The inviting front porch welcomes you into the bright and stylish main-level unit. The open-concept layout creates an ideal space for both everyday living & entertaining with the Living, Dining & Kitchen areas flowing seamlessly together. The updated Kitchen is the heart of the home & boasts a large breakfast bar. The Dining area features a charming accent wall w/electric FP. The spacious Living Room is filled with natural light & features a w/out to the large deck-perfect for relaxing & entertaining. Originally designed as a 3-bedroom home, the oversized Primary BR has been expanded to create additional living space while maintaining the structural integrity of the home. Reverting to a 3-BR configuration could require relatively minor renovations. A spacious second BR, convenient laundry closet, and updated 4-pc main bath complete the main level. The lower-level unit features its own separate entrance and has been fully renovated for comfortable living. The eat-in kitchen offers generous storage, an inviting living room features a cozy gas FP. A spacious Bedroom, newly renovated bathroom & laundry/storage room complete this level. A dedicated side yard provides additional outdoor space for the lower unit. Set in the heart of Forest Hill, surrounded by amenities that make the neighbourhood so desirable-from nearby parks & trails to schools, shopping & recreation. Lakeside Park, Forest Hill Centre & Highland Road are in close proximity, as well as schools, Forest Heights Community Centre, while commuters benefit from convenient access to Highway 8 and major Kitchener-Waterloo routes.
Sold data
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 34, across 308 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 33 days.
The median sale price was $717,000.
Homes sold for about 1.2% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 39% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 16% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 308 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Kitchener has 66 Fraser Institute–rated schools (57 elementary and 9 secondary), averaging 5.8/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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