290 MELROSE Avenue
Kitchener, Ontario
- 3 bed
- 2 bath
- Single Family
Are you looking for a centrally located bungalow in a mature area of the city? Then come check out this charming single detached bungalow has been thoughtfully updated, is completely carpet free, offers a separate entrance, features a cozy gas fireplace, and carries the solid character of its 1953 build. Out front, the property provides parking for four vehicles — one in the detached single car garage and another three along the long asphalt driveway. The fenced rear yard offers plenty of outdoor enjoyment with a sunroom, a walk up from the lower level, a garden shed, and ample space for a future vegetable garden. Inside, this bungalow offers 1,047 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a finished lower level rec room. Stepping through the front door, you’re welcomed by a good sized foyer, and to the left, a large living room enhanced with pot lights and laminate flooring. The kitchen features plenty of white cabinetry, a tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient side entrance. At the back of the home are three bedrooms, all with laminate flooring, along with a recently updated four piece family bathroom. The lower level provides a generous rec room with laminate flooring and a gas fireplace, adding that extra bit of living space for today’s growing families. Continuing downstairs, you’ll find the walk up staircase, another full bathroom, the laundry area, and plenty of finished storage space. The property is walking distance to the neighbourhood off leash dog park, the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium and very close to Tim Hortons, the Expressway at Frederick/Victoria and Fairview Park Mall. Offering a flexible closing date this move in ready bungalow can be the perfect option to align your family for the upcoming school year. Some AI generated photos being used. Please take a moment to view the marketing video, 360 degree photography and the other photos to get a full grasp of what the property has to offer.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- St Anne Catholic Elementary School0.3 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 750 students
Grade 3 reading: 68% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 45% met the provincial standard
- Sheppard Public School0.6 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 365 students
Grade 3 reading: 82% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 60% met the provincial standard
- Smithson Public School0.6 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 270 students
Grade 3 reading: 64% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 57% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Eastwood Collegiate Institute1.4 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1270 students
Grade 10 literacy: 84% met the provincial standard
- Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute1.4 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1765 students
Grade 10 literacy: 90% met the provincial standard
- Rosemount - U Turn School1.5 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB
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
- 100.9%
Based on 1,927 recorded sales of single family properties in Kitchener over the last 12 months.
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$137,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,389
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