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161 FARLEY Drive

161 FARLEY Drive

Guelph

5 bed • Single Family

$999,900

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

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$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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