653 ROYAL FERN Street
Waterloo, Ontario
- 3 bed
- 2 bath
- Single Family
Amazing location in Columbia Forest! Welcome to 653 Royal Fern St, a bright 2-storey home situated at the top of a quiet, dead-end street. This property is ideal for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle with modern conveniences. The main floor features an open-concept layout combining the kitchen, dining, and family rooms. The kitchen includes ample counter space and newer appliances (2021). Large, energy-efficient windows (2021) throughout the home provide plenty of natural light, especially in the inviting dining area which leads to a private deck. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms and a spacious bonus room that offers flexible living space for an office or guest area. The 4-piece bathroom was updated with new countertops in 2022. Additional features include a new roof (2021), a newer furnace (2018), and an unfinished basement with a rough-in for a bathroom, providing excellent storage space. Located just 5 minutes from Laurier University and 10 minutes from the University of Waterloo, this home is also minutes away from the Boardwalk, St. Jacobs, and the Expressway. Nature lovers will enjoy the nearby trails leading to Clair Hills. Contact today to schedule a viewing of this beautiful home in a prime Waterloo neighborhood. The house is currently tenanted. The pictures are taken before the tenants moved in.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Abraham Erb Public School0.7 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 395 students
Grade 3 reading: 81% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 85% met the provincial standard
- St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School0.8 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 495 students
Grade 3 reading: 71% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 44% met the provincial standard
- Laurelwood Public School1.2 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 705 students
Grade 3 reading: 88% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 88% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Laurel Heights Secondary School0.7 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1765 students
Grade 10 literacy: 87% met the provincial standard
- Resurrection Catholic Secondary School4.5 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 1920 students
Grade 10 literacy: 90% 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 N2V
- Population
- 19,428
- Private dwellings
- 6,360
- Median age
- 38
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Median household income
- $126,000
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 Waterloo · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $695,000
- Homes sold
- 1,036
- Median days on market
- 21
- Sale-to-list price
- 99.8%
Based on 1,036 recorded sales of single family properties in Waterloo over the last 12 months.
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