
161 FARLEY Drive
Guelph
5 bed • Single Family
BEAUTIFUL BACKSPLIT IN SOUTH GUELPH WITH LEGAL 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT/IN-LAW. Welcome to 161 Farley Drive, nestled in a sought-after neighbourhood in South Guelph. This beautiful 4-level backsplit offers over 2,700 sq ft of finished living space, including a fully finished basement with a separate entrance and legal apartment—perfect for extended family or a mortgage helper. The main floor features hardwood flooring throughout, a bright, open-concept layout with a front office and spacious living room, with stairs leading to the upper level. The large kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and a generous dining area that overlooks the sunken family room. French doors from the family room lead out to the back patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Off the living room, you’ll find a convenient mudroom with garage access, along with a main floor bedroom. Over $6,000 in upgrades on chandeliers and fixtures. Upstairs offers 3 generously sized bedrooms and a fully renovated 4 piece bathroom. The primary suite includes its own private 3-piece ensuite. The fully finished basement features a legal 1-bedroom apartment complete with its own kitchen, living area, bedroom, and 4-piece bathroom. With a separate entrance, this space presents an excellent opportunity for rental income or multi-generational living. The backyard is fully fenced with a wooden shed, patio stones with a high-quality backyard landscaping project completed in 2025 featuring white gravel. Parking for 3 vehicles including 2 parking spots on the driveway and a 3rd parking space inside the garage. Conveniently located just minutes from parks, schools, public transit, restaurants, shopping, and all essential amenities.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- St Paul Catholic School0.5 km
Catholic · Wellington CDSB · 305 students
Grade 3 reading: 83% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 82% met the provincial standard
- Westminster Woods Public School1 km
Public · Upper Grand DSB · 610 students
Grade 3 reading: 87% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 72% met the provincial standard
- St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School1.4 km
Catholic · Wellington CDSB · 425 students
Grade 3 reading: 97% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 81% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School1.4 km
Catholic · Wellington CDSB · 735 students
Grade 10 literacy: 92% met the provincial standard
- Unnamed Secondary School2 km
Public · Upper Grand DSB
- Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute4.7 km
Public · Upper Grand DSB · 1655 students
Grade 10 literacy: 93% 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 N1L
- Population
- 17,474
- Private dwellings
- 6,722
- Median age
- 34.8
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Median household income
- $114,000
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 Guelph · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $735,000
- Homes sold
- 1,541
- Median days on market
- 25
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.8%
Based on 1,541 recorded sales of single family properties in Guelph over the last 12 months.
Location
Mortgage Calculator
$199,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,912
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Mortgage: $4,912/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $250/mo
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