
87 LYDIA Street
Kitchener, Ontario
2 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Discover your storybook home in one of Downtown Kitchener's most beloved neighbourhoods! This charming 1.5-storey detached home beautifully blends the character of the 1940s with numerous modern updates, including all-new colonial-style windows throughout. Upon entering, you will be welcomed by traditional features, including a central staircase, hardwood floors, arched doorways, and elegant crown moulding. The spacious living room boasts a decorative fireplace, while the separate dining room showcases a stunning stained-glass window and French doors that lead to the kitchen. The kitchen features quartz countertops, a stylish backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar with stools (included), and windows overlooking the side and back yards. Just around the corner is a convenient laundry/mudroom, complete with a folding counter, sink, storage cabinets, and easy access to the yard. Upstairs, you'll find the spacious primary bedroom with a cozy dormer window seat, a home office that could also make for a wonderful gallery space or nursery, and an updated 4 pc bath with a deep tub, glass shower screen, and a vintage pedestal sink. The second bedroom is also generously sized and includes a unique den/sitting room that could also serve as a walk-in closet. The lower level boasts a finished rec room with pot lights and a charming play area, along with a 3-piece bathroom that includes a walk-in shower, an antique wood vanity, and heated floors. The outdoor space is equally impressive, featuring beautiful mature trees, a fully fenced yard, a patio, and an artificial turf lawn for easy maintenance. There's plenty of parking available, including a single-car garage and a double-wide concrete driveway. This home is conveniently located within walking distance of the Centre in the Square, Kitchener's downtown core and the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, and offers quick access to the Conestoga Parkway.
Price History
Property
- Lot Size
- 0.08 acres
Schools
Elementary
- St Anne Catholic Elementary School0.5 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 750 students
Grade 3 reading: 68% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 45% met the provincial standard
- Suddaby Public School0.5 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 505 students
Grade 3 reading: 67% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 58% met the provincial standard
- Sheppard Public School0.8 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 365 students
Grade 3 reading: 82% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 60% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute1.1 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1765 students
Grade 10 literacy: 90% met the provincial standard
- Rosemount - U Turn School1.8 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB
- Eastwood Collegiate Institute2 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1270 students
Grade 10 literacy: 84% 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 N2H
- Population
- 22,456
- Private dwellings
- 11,453
- Median age
- 38.4
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Median household income
- $73,500
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 Kitchener · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $665,000
- Homes sold
- 1,927
- Median days on market
- 20
- Sale-to-list price
- 101.0%
Based on 1,927 recorded sales of single family properties in Kitchener over the last 12 months.
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$139,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,438
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Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $175/mo
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