160 Macdonell Street 901

Downtown, Guelph, N1H 0A9 · More in this building

$805,000

2+1 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 parking
1400-1599 sq ft

Listed 24 days ago · MLS® X13828982

About this home

Welcome to Riverhouse, Guelph's premier downtown residence. Perched on the 9th floor, Unit 901 at 160 Macdonell Street offers an expertly designed two bedroom plus den layout, where thoughtful design and modern finishes combine to create a balance of sophisticated style and functional urban living. The expansive open concept interior flows seamlessly onto an oversized private balcony, providing unobstructed city views and premier exposure for breathtaking evening sunsets.The primary suite serves as a refined retreat, featuring floor to ceiling windows, a spacious walk in closet, and a spa inspired ensuite. A standout feature of this residence is the strategic redesign of the second bedroom and main washroom. The reconfiguration optimized closet space to enlarge the room and incorporated a custom pocket door, creating a distinct and private wing for guests or family. The home is further enhanced by a large den with French doors, ideal for a professional home office and the convenience of insuite laundry.Unique to this unit is the rare advantage of a storage locker located on the same floor for effortless accessibility, along with one dedicated parking space. Life at Riverhouse means enjoying wonderful amenities which include a fitness centre, party room with a bar, and a beautiful outdoor terrace for summer BBQs with friends. Located in the absolute heart of the city, you are mere steps from the GO Station, Sleeman Centre, farmers market, scenic Speed River trails, with the University of Guelph just a six-minute drive away. Immerse yourself in Guelph's finest culinary and boutique scene right outside your front door.

Details

Type: Condo Apartment
Style: 1 Storey/Apt
Size: 1400-1599 sq ft
Basement: None
Garage: Underground
Kitchens: 1
Property tax: $5,724 (2026)
Maintenance fee: $854/month
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Municipality: Guelph
Price per sq ft: $537 (about the same as condo apartments in Downtown)
Fee per sq ft: $0.57/month (Guelph median $0.63)

Interior

Bedrooms: 2 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms: 2 × 4-piece (flat)
Rooms: 6 above ground
Family room or den: No
Fireplace: Electric
Laundry: Ensuite
Features: Wheelchair Access, Storage Area Lockers

Heating, cooling and services

Heating: Forced Air, Electric
Air conditioning: Central Air

Building and exterior

Style: 1 Storey/Apt
Exterior: Stone, Stucco (Plaster)

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total parking: 1
Driveway and parking: Underground

Condo

Monthly fee: $854
Fee includes: Common Elements Included, Building Insurance Included, Water Included, Heat Included, Parking Included
Amenities: Gym, Party Room/Meeting Room, Rooftop Deck/Garden, Guest Suites, Elevator, Media Room
Locker: Owned (level 9)
Balcony: Terrace
Exposure: North
View: City
Pets: Yes-with Restrictions
Property manager: First Service Residential

Possession: Flexible
Nearby: Library, Park, Public Transit, River/Stream
Cross street: Woolwich\Wellington & Macdonell St.

Rooms

Room	Level	Size	Features
Living Room	Flat	6.86 × 4.5 m (22'6" × 14'9")	Combined w/Dining
Dining Room	Flat	6.86 × 4.5 m (22'6" × 14'9")	Combined w/Living
Kitchen	Flat	4.27 × 3.12 m (14' × 10'3")
Den	Flat	3.81 × 2.74 m (12'6" × 9')
Primary Bedroom	Flat	4.27 × 3.81 m (14' × 12'6")	4 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bedroom	Flat	3.66 × 2.97 m (12' × 9'9")	W/W Closet

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: 8 grocery stores, 64 cafés and restaurants, 16 parks, 5 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Kazem Meat & Chicken Fruit & Vegetable House (250 m). Nearest park: Priory Square (50 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

Sacred Heart Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 68%10 min walk
Central Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 77%11 min walk
King George Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 89%15 min walk
John Galt Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 38%17 min walk

Secondary

Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 71%, literacy test 91%1.3 km
John F. Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 76%, literacy test 90%1.6 km
St. James Catholic High School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 44%, literacy test 85%1.8 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area N1H

Owners / renters: 54% / 46%
Median household income: $77,000
Average age: 42
Children under 15: 15%
Homes: 39% detached, 25% high-rise
Commute by transit: 6%
Population: 42,178

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tigrigna 2.2%, Vietnamese 1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.7%, Spanish 0.6%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Guelph police: 58 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To downtown Kitchener: 23 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

🚆 Rail line (Metrolinx Guelph Subdivision)50 m

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Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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Estimated monthly cost

Mortgage: $3,525
Property tax: $477
Maintenance: $854
Total: $4,856

$161,000 down, 25-year amortization at 4.39%.

Cash needed to buy

Down payment: $161,000
Land transfer tax: $12,575
Legal and other costs: ~$2,500
Total: $176,075

First-time buyers can get up to $8,475 of land transfer tax back. All closing costs

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Rental potential

$2,498/month

Typical asking rent for 2 bedroom condos like this within 1 km (7 for rent now; most $1,800–$2,995).

As a rental, with 20% down

Rent: $2,498
Mortgage: −$3,525
Property tax: −$477
Maintenance fee: −$854
Insurance, repairs, vacancy: −$185
Cash flow: −$2,543/month

Cap rate 1.5% · gross yield 3.7%. Rentals need 20% down. Rough figures before income tax; ask us for a full analysis.

Rent control: Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.

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