538 SANDBANKS Crescent
Waterloo, Ontario
5 bed • 4 bath • Single Family
Welcome to 538 Sandbanks Crescent, a stunning and beautifully updated home nestled in the highly sought-after Laurelwood neighbourhood in Waterloo. From the moment you arrive it is clear this home has been cared for with exceptional pride of ownership and thoughtful attention to detail throughout. Backing onto protected green space and filled with an abundance of natural light, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, flexibility and modern living. The layout is incredibly versatile featuring two flexible main floor rooms that can be used as a home office, den or additional bedrooms depending on your family's needs, along with a full bathroom on the main level, making it ideal for multigenerational living or aging parents. With a generous above grade footprint plus a finished walkout basement, there is no shortage of space for everyone to enjoy. Located just steps from Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 6 minutes from the charming village of St. Jacobs, and within the catchment of top ranked schools including Laurelwood Public School and Laurel Heights Secondary School. The Stork Family YMCA, Waterloo Public Library and The Boardwalk shopping district are all just minutes away. This truly is a neighbourhood people fall in love with and never want to leave. Updates include a new air conditioner (2022), quartz countertops in the kitchen (2024), new water softener (2025), updated paint throughout various areas, professionally painted entry, main and upstairs hallways and updated vanity taps in the upstairs bathroom (2026). Truly move in ready. Do not miss your opportunity to call this incredible home yours!
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Northlake Woods Public School1.2 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 340 students
Grade 3 reading: 87% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 78% met the provincial standard
- N A MacEachern Public School1.6 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 260 students
Grade 3 reading: 97% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 55% met the provincial standard
- Sir Edgar Bauer Catholic Elementary School2.1 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 445 students
Grade 3 reading: 76% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 60% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Laurel Heights Secondary School2.9 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1765 students
Grade 10 literacy: 87% met the provincial standard
- St David Catholic Secondary School4.3 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 1080 students
Grade 10 literacy: 97% met the provincial standard
- Waterloo Collegiate Institute4.4 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1480 students
Grade 10 literacy: 85% 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
- $692,500
- Homes sold
- 1,045
- Median days on market
- 21
- Sale-to-list price
- 99.8%
Based on 1,045 recorded sales of single family properties in Waterloo over the last 12 months.
Location
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$223,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,478
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Mortgage: $5,478/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $279/mo
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