156 WELLINGTON Street N

About this home.

UNBEATABLE VALUE AND STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY! Welcome to 156 Wellington St N, a detached century home offering incredible scale and rare features in the heart of Kitchener. Boasting approximately 1,690 sq ft of livable space, this home is the perfect canvas for your urban vision. Investors and first-time buyers will immediately recognize the potential of the SGA-1 zoning, situated just steps from the current train station and the highly anticipated new transit hub. The main floor is filled with the timeless character of a bygone era, including soaring baseboards, decorative plaster ceilings, and elegant wainscotting. The flexible layout features a formal living room, a spacious dining room, and a bright kitchen with a convenient side entrance. This entrance leads out to a deck and a large, fully fenced backyard complete with a shed—perfect for gardening, pets, or summer entertaining. Upstairs, you will find two bright bedrooms and a full bath, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet. The parking is a true urban rarity: a detached garage plus a sprawling driveway with room for 4-5 additional vehicles! Recent 2025 updates to the roof and furnace provide a fantastic head start for your modern touches. Whether you are looking to create a stunning residence, a high-visibility home business, or a strategic long-term hold in a rapidly growing core, this property offers a price point and location that are simply hard to beat. Bring your creativity and move into one of the city's most exciting growth areas today! (id:59491)

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How this listing prices against Uptown Waterloo/North Ward.

Uptown Waterloo/North Ward saw 6 sales and 15 active listings over the past 30 days, a slower pace than the city overall. The average price was $580,433, well below Kitchener's city average, while homes sold in 23 days on average and at 95.59 percent of list, which suggests buyers had negotiating room. This is a split market right now, with freeholds moving quickly and condos taking much longer. For shoppers in this area, the property type matters more than the neighbourhood average.

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