$1,299,900
For sale: Detached

View this property with your agent before August 15 and receive a $100 Visa gift card! Ask your agent for full details. Skip the cottage traffic. Welcome to the iconic Robert Orr Farmhouse, a landmark 1881 residence set on a private 2/3-acre lot in Kitchener's desirable Rosenberg community. Honoured with the City of Kitchener's Mike & Pat Wagner Heritage Award, this exceptional property has undergone an extensive 3-year, $900K restoration and expansion, blending historic character with modern luxury. The backyard retreat is designed for entertaining and relaxation, featuring a 15' x 32' smart-controlled Tim Goodwin inground diving pool, professional putting green, horseshoe pit, natural gas firepit, RV parking, irrigation system, invisible pet fencing, and mature maple trees offering exceptional privacy. Inside, original character shines through stained-glass accents, a classic curved staircase, wood floors, oversized baseboards, and a newly reproduced front porch true to the home's 1881 heritage. The chef-inspired kitchen features quartz countertops, premium appliances, a breakfast bar, built-in coffee station, and custom walk-in pantry/mudroom. A bright 3-season sunroom, formal living & dining rooms, & an updated main-floor bathroom complete the main level. Upstairs offers spacious bedrooms, convenient second-floor laundry, & a spa-inspired bathroom with custom tilework and quartz vanity. Major improvements include 200-amp electrical service, updated HVAC & plumbing, roof, windows, eaves, & repointed masonry. The detached triple coach house adds exceptional flexibility, with its own HVAC system, 100-amp electrical service, full bathroom, bedroom, living area, space ready for a kitchen, and a finished lower level ideal for a gym, office, studio, games room, guest retreat, or man cave. Located across from RBJ Schlegel Park & surrounded by trails, recreation, and green space, this is a rare opportunity to own a celebrated piece of Kitchener history.
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 12 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 34, across 319 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 32 days.
The median sale price was $714,900.
Homes sold for about 1.2% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 41% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 15% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 319 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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