542 RUSH MEADOW Crescent
Kitchener, Ontario
5 bed • 5 bath • Single Family
Lovingly maintained and extensively upgraded, this exceptional 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom home sits on an impressive lot with over 90 feet of frontage on a quiet crescent in one of Kitchener's most sought-after neighbourhoods. Filled with natural light and a welcoming atmosphere, this is the kind of home where family gathers and every space has been designed to be enjoyed. The bright, open-concept main floor showcases soaring cathedral ceilings, oversized windows, and a seamless layout designed for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, newer appliances, a custom pantry, stylish backsplash, and a spacious eat-in area overlooking the backyard. A generous living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, convenient main floor laundry with brand new washer and dryer, and a two-piece bathroom complete this level. Upstairs, the spacious primary retreat offers a walk-in closet, additional windows for enhanced natural light, and a private ensuite with double sinks. Three additional spacious bedrooms and a four-piece bathroom complete the upper level. The backyard is the showstopper. Designed for unforgettable summers, this private backyard oasis features a heated saltwater pool, expansive 600 sq. ft. deck with a steel understructure and drainage system creating a covered patio below, hot tub, custom privacy panels, a two-storey shed with hydro, pool change room, and concrete walkways on both sides. The fully finished walkout basement adds flexibility with a bright in-law suite complete with a second kitchen, spacious bedroom with a large egress window, abundant storage, and direct backyard access. With approximately $275,000 invested in improvements, including oak hardwood flooring, expanded concrete driveway, insulated and drywalled garage, irrigation system (front yard), California shutters, crown moulding, and the incredible backyard retreat, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the neighbourhood's standout family homes.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Brigadoon Public School0.8 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 545 students
Grade 3 reading: 65% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 72% met the provincial standard
- Oak Creek Public School1.2 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 690 students
Grade 3 reading: 60% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 50% met the provincial standard
- St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School1.2 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 510 students
Grade 3 reading: 69% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 38% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Huron Heights Secondary School0.8 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1455 students
Grade 10 literacy: 88% met the provincial standard
- St Mary's High School3.5 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 2240 students
Grade 10 literacy: 94% 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 N2R
- Population
- 18,445
- Private dwellings
- 5,835
- Median age
- 32.8
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Median household income
- $116,000
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 Kitchener · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $665,000
- Homes sold
- 1,925
- Median days on market
- 20
- Sale-to-list price
- 101.0%
Based on 1,925 recorded sales of single family properties in Kitchener over the last 12 months.
Location
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$217,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,354
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Mortgage: $5,354/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $272/mo
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