
83 LOUISA Street
Kitchener, Ontario
3 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Circa 1890 Victorian styled home in the heart of Kitchener—lovingly restored since 1988 & thoughtfully updated over the decades by retiring artist-gardeners blending character, creativity, & modern comfort. Original brick is artfully exposed through prior finishes, adding warmth & authenticity. Beautifully maintained, fully fenced lot with rear laneway could be parking for up to three vehicles; large front porch with classic wrought iron railings; inviting foyer with built-in shelving & heritage details; Significant portions of the home boast original circa 1890’s wood flooring, doors, 9.5 inch floor trim, upstairs above door transom lights, 9+ foot main floor ceilings & many rooms with ceiling lighting. A bay-windowed living room with a cozy fireplace hearth feature. A flexible layout that can accommodate dining, studio, possible private entrance accessory apartment, or work-from-home needs. Circa 2001 addition offers a stunning family room with 11+ foot cathedral ceilings, exposed brickwork, multiple ceiling fans, & single wood & double glass slider door walkout access to a sunlight filtered expansive deck. The adjoining bedroom/den & private entrance create excellent in-law or studio potential. Upstairs, the home features comfortable two bedrooms including a primary with custom closets, 2-person sauna (removable/relocatable) & 4pc bath with jetted tub. Additional updates include improved insulation & drywall, central A/C (2025), & extensive water filtration systems. The basement provides both front studio & rear workshop spaces, with the rear area offering a walkout & large windows ideal for hobbyists, makers or another possible private entrance in-law situation. This location is a downtown “ION train, walker’s & biker’s paradise”, located close to Google, parks, amenities, & schools including Margaret Avenue PS & Eastwood CI. This distinctive property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history—full of charm, functionality, & artistic soul.
Price History
Property
- Lot Size
- 0.09 acres
Schools
Elementary
- King Edward Public School0.5 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 380 students
Grade 3 reading: 55% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 30% met the provincial standard
- Margaret Avenue Public School0.9 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 310 students
- St John Catholic Elementary School1.1 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 460 students
Grade 3 reading: 44% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 43% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School0.7 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1650 students
Grade 10 literacy: 88% met the provincial standard
- Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute2 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1765 students
Grade 10 literacy: 90% met the provincial standard
- Bluevale Collegiate Institute2.1 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1115 students
Grade 10 literacy: 88% 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
- 1,928
- Median days on market
- 20
- Sale-to-list price
- 101.0%
Based on 1,928 recorded sales of single family properties in Kitchener over the last 12 months.
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$129,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,193
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