178 BRISTOL Street
Waterloo
4 bed • Single Family
Welcome to 178 Bristol Street, a classic red brick bungalow tucked into the highly desirable Mary Allen neighborhood of Waterloo. This home offers more than just a place to live; it’s an invitation to an active community where movie nights, yoga classes, and summer markets at Mary Allen Park are part of daily life. The main floor radiates timeless character with original hardwood flooring throughout the main floor. The heart of the home is a beautifully updated kitchen featuring quartz countertops, chic white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, all perfectly complemented by three bright bedrooms, and a newly renovated bathroom. Downstairs, the finished basement provides a fantastic flexible space with brand-new flooring installed this year. The real treat is the built-in sauna - your new favorite spot to unwind on a cold winter night. You will also find the 4th bedroom, which could also be used as an office. Outside, the fully fenced backyard offers plenty of room for kids or pets to run wild. The location perfectly blends quiet charm with city convenience. You are surrounded by the Spur Line Trail, Uptown Waterloo, the Universities, and the LRT, with quick access to Breithaupt Park and the Expressway. Some updates include: main bathroom 2021, driveway 2022, Induction double oven 2024, parging 2025, water softener 2025, dishwasher 2026, rec room flooring 2026.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Elizabeth Ziegler Public School0.4 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 510 students
Grade 3 reading: 71% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 47% met the provincial standard
- École élémentaire L'Harmonie0.7 km
French public · CS Viamonde · 290 students
Grade 3 reading: 92% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 79% met the provincial standard
- St Agnes Catholic Elementary School1 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 595 students
Grade 3 reading: 80% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 43% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School1.1 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1650 students
Grade 10 literacy: 88% met the provincial standard
- Bluevale Collegiate Institute1.2 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1115 students
Grade 10 literacy: 88% met the provincial standard
- Waterloo Collegiate Institute2.4 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1480 students
Grade 10 literacy: 85% met the provincial standard
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area N2J
- Population
- 20,899
- Private dwellings
- 10,672
- Median age
- 36.8
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $74,500
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Single Family in Waterloo · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $695,000
- Homes sold
- 1,034
- Median days on market
- 21
- Sale-to-list price
- 99.8%
Based on 1,034 recorded sales of single family properties in Waterloo over the last 12 months.
Location
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$139,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,438
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Mortgage: $3,438/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $175/mo
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