
78 NITH RIVER Way
Ayr, Ontario
- 3 bed
- 3 bath
- Single Family
78 Nith River Way in Ayr isn’t just a home—it’s the kind of opportunity that quietly disappears while buyers “think about it” & then circle back too late. Set in the Village of Ayr, this freehold 2-storey detached home offers a rare blend of space, setting, & long-term potential that is increasingly hard to find at this price point within reach of Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo, Paris, Brantford, and Highway 401 commuter routes. It’s the kind of location that makes weekday drives manageable & weekend living feel grounded and calm, without sacrificing access to major urban centres. Inside, a soaring two-storey foyer sets the tone—bright, open, & welcoming. The main level features a formal living room and dining room, a refreshed eat-in kitchen, family room, laundry, & convenient 2-piece bath. From the kitchen/dinette, step out onto the elevated second-storey deck and take in a backyard that genuinely changes the conversation. The lot is exceptionally large compared to many similarly priced homes in nearby urban markets, framed by mature landscaping & west-facing greenspace views extending toward the Nith River corridor beyond. Upstairs, you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet & private 4-piece ensuite, offering a comfortable retreat at the end of the day. The unfinished walkout basement adds meaningful upside—ideal for a future recreation room, office or hobby space, workshop area, and already includes a rough-in for a bathroom. It’s the kind of lower level that invites imagination rather than limits it. Owned by the original homeowner, the property reflects clear pride of ownership throughout. It is not perfect, and it doesn’t try to be. The furnace was updated in 2023, and a heat pump has been added to improve both cooling and heating efficiency. Homes with this kind of yard, setting, and commuter access do not linger. In Ayr, they tend to get remembered as “the one we should have acted on sooner.”
Price History
Property
- Lot Size
- 0.28 acres
Schools
Elementary
- St Brigid Catholic Elementary School0.6 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 355 students
Grade 3 reading: 84% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 67% met the provincial standard
- Ayr Public School1.4 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 205 students
Grade 3 reading: 62% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 20% met the provincial standard
- Cedar Creek Public School2.4 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 565 students
Grade 3 reading: 71% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 46% 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 N0B
- Population
- 86,919
- Private dwellings
- 31,269
- Median age
- 42.8
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Median household income
- $120,000
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 Ayr · last 12 months
- Median sold price
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- Median days on market
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- Sale-to-list price
- 0.0%
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$185,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,544
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Mortgage: $4,544/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $231/mo
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