17 Oak Street

Kitchener, N2G 1L4

$699,000

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 4 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 5 days ago · MLS® X14083668

About this home

Perfect For Young Families, Professionals, And Urban Creators Looking To Eliminate A Stressful Commute, This Completely Freshened Up, Two-Storey Double-Brick Home At 17-A & 17-B Oak Street Kitchener, Masterfully Blends Historic Charm With Turnkey Modern Living. Situated In The Absolute Heart Of The Downtown Core's Thriving Innovation District, This Location Balances A Walk-To-Work Lifestyle With Incredible Access To Higher Education. You Are Just A Short Stroll From Google's Major Tech Hub, The University Of Waterloo Health Sciences Campus, And The Conestoga College Downtown Campus, LRT, Go Train Station, Picturesque Victoria Park Making It A Premier Spot For Forward-Thinking Professionals. Exceptionally Rare For A Downtown Property, The Home Includes Plenty Of Parking To Easily Accommodate Multiple Vehicles And Guests. The Residence Features Exceptional Curb Appeal Starting With A Welcoming Enclosed Front Porch, Which Opens Into A Bright, Airy Interior Boasting Newer Flooring Throughout. The Main Level Showcases A Beautifully Updated Kitchen Equipped With Premium Quartz Countertops, With The Entire Home Kept Perfectly Comfortable Year-Round By A Gas Furnace And Central Air Conditioning. This Level Also Offers Convenience With A Large Downstairs Bathroom Featuring A Modern Glass Shower. Upstairs, You Will Find A Highly Functional Family Layout Consisting Of Three Bedrooms, A Full Upstairs Bathroom, And A Serene Sunroom Ideal For Plant Enthusiasts. The Living Experience Extends Seamlessly Outdoors Through A Spacious Back Deck, Overlooking A Rare, Full-Sized 50' X 132' Treed And Fenced Lot Complete With A Handy Storage Shed And A Dedicated Garden Plot For Your Urban Agricultural Pursuits.R5-1R Zoning Permits A Range Of Uses, Including A Duplex Dwelling, Subject To Applicable Municipal Requirements. An Excellent Opportunity For Homeowners, Professionals, And Investors Seeking A Character-Filled Property With Future Potential In A Vibrant Downtown Location.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Lot
50 × 132 ft
Basement
Partial Basement, Separate Entrance, Walk-Up
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$5,230 (2026)
Municipality
Kitchener
Price per sq ft
$399 (19% below detached houses in Kitchener, $491)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece, 1 × 4-piece
Rooms
11 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Carpet Free

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Aluminum Siding, Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Brick, Concrete
Faces
East

Parking

Total parking
4
Driveway and parking
Front Yard Parking

Lot

Size
50 × 132 ft
Acreage
< .50

More

Possession
Flexible
Nearby
Arts Centre, Hospital, Library, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, School
Cross street
Victoria St. S/Oak St

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerMain2.44 × 2.49 m (8' × 8'2")
KitchenMain3.35 × 3.63 m (11' × 11'11")
Living RoomMain3.56 × 4.55 m (11'8" × 14'11")
Dining RoomMain3.71 × 3.81 m (12'2" × 12'6")
BathroomMain3.56 × 2.64 m (11'8" × 8'8")
FoyerSecond2.24 × 3.71 m (7'4" × 12'2")
BedroomSecond3.63 × 2.49 m (11'11" × 8'2")
BedroomSecond3.05 × 3.66 m (10' × 12')
BedroomSecond2.59 × 3.56 m (8'6" × 11'8")
BathroomSecond2.46 × 2.01 m (8'1" × 6'7")
SunroomSecond2.31 × 1.63 m (7'7" × 5'4")

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Central Station LRT6 min walk
  • 🚇 Victoria Park LRT8 min walk

Within a 10-minute walk: 6 grocery stores, 61 cafés and restaurants, 14 parks, 8 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Markatoo Fresh Produce (250 m). Nearest park: Lang Green (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • King Edward Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 77%, math 30%
    12 min walk
  • St. John Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 63%, math 43%
    13 min walk
  • J.F. Carmichael Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 70%, math 33%
    1.2 km
  • Suddaby Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 58%
    1.4 km

Secondary

  • St. Louis Education Centre - Main Campus Catholic11 min walk
  • St. Louis Education Centre - St. Mary's Campus Catholic13 min walk
  • Kitchener–Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 73%, literacy test 88%
    16 min walk

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 N2G

Owners / renters
31% / 69%
Median household income
$62,400
Average age
42
Children under 15
10%
Homes
22% detached, 41% high-rise
Commute by transit
11%
Population
14,580

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 1.1%, Portuguese 1%, Spanish 1%, Mandarin 0.9%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Waterloo Region (Kitchener) police: 67 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

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

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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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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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