17 Oak Street
Kitchener, N2G 1L4
$699,000
- 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
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | Main | 2.44 × 2.49 m (8' × 8'2") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 3.35 × 3.63 m (11' × 11'11") | |
| Living Room | Main | 3.56 × 4.55 m (11'8" × 14'11") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 3.71 × 3.81 m (12'2" × 12'6") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 3.56 × 2.64 m (11'8" × 8'8") | |
| Foyer | Second | 2.24 × 3.71 m (7'4" × 12'2") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.63 × 2.49 m (11'11" × 8'2") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.05 × 3.66 m (10' × 12') | |
| Bedroom | Second | 2.59 × 3.56 m (8'6" × 11'8") | |
| Bathroom | Second | 2.46 × 2.01 m (8'1" × 6'7") | |
| Sunroom | Second | 2.31 × 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.
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
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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