17 Whitney Place

Kitchener, N2G 2X6

$679,000

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 3 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 87 days ago · MLS® X13605910

About this home

CHARM MEETS MODERN in this beautifully updated century home, where timeless character blends seamlessly with today's comforts. Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in a sought-after central Downtown Kitchener neighbourhood, this impressive home welcomes you with a grand front porch and perennial garden. Inside, you'll find a bright, open layout featuring a spacious foyer, inviting living and dining rooms, and a stunning kitchen professionally renovated by Benchmark Renovations. Upstairs offers three well-appointed bedrooms and a beautifully updated 4-piece bathroom. The third-floor attic provides excellent storage space, an office or play area. The finished basement is perfect for relaxing or entertaining, complete with pot lights, a spacious family/recreation room, a convenient 2-piece bathroom, and laundry area. Enjoy sunny afternoons on the peaceful backyard deck, surrounded by mature landscaping. Major updates include a 240-volt electric vehicle charging outlet. Ideally located just a short walk to the Iron Horse Trail, Victoria Park, the ION LRT, vibrant Downtown Kitchener, and an incredible selection of restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and local shops. This is your opportunity to enjoy the perfect balance of historic charm, thoughtful updates, and unbeatable walkability in one of Kitchener's most desirable neighbourhoods. Don't miss this exceptional home! *** For the full HD video tour, click the Multimedia link on REALTOR.ca and book your showing today***

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
28 × 97.68 ft
Basement
Finished, Full
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$3,527 (2025)
Municipality
Kitchener
Price per sq ft
$522 (6% above detached houses in Kitchener, $491)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (basement)
Rooms
6 above ground + 1 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
No
Features
Carpet Free, Water Purifier

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick Veneer
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Age
100+
Faces
West
Outdoor
Deck, Porch, Fence - Full, Garden Shed

Parking

Total parking
3
Driveway and parking
Private, Tandem

Lot

Size
28 × 97.68 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Nearby
Electric Car Charger, Park, Public Transit, School
Cross street
Queens St S and Courtland Ave E

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Dining RoomMain4.13 × 3.06 m (13'7" × 10')
Living RoomMain3.72 × 3.79 m (12'2" × 12'5")
KitchenMain3.72 × 3.79 m (12'2" × 12'5")
BedroomSecond3.15 × 2.93 m (10'4" × 9'7")
Bedroom 2Second3.23 × 2.98 m (10'7" × 9'9")
Bedroom 3Second2.46 × 2.8 m (8'1" × 9'2")
Family RoomBasement4.93 × 7.38 m (16'2" × 24'3")
LoftThird7.01 × 2.76 m (23' × 9'1")

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Queen LRT9 min walk
  • 🚇 Victoria Park LRT11 min walk

Within a 10-minute walk: 8 grocery stores, 85 cafés and restaurants, 21 parks, 9 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Tena Injera (250 m). Nearest park: Mike Wagner Green (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 42%
    17 min walk
  • J.F. Carmichael Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 70%, math 33%
    17 min walk
  • Suddaby Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 58%
    1.2 km
  • St. John Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 63%, math 43%
    1.5 km

Secondary

  • Courtland Avenue Public School4 min walk
  • Maple Grove School7 min walk
  • Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 74%, literacy test 90%
    13 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

To downtown Kitchener: 1 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🚆 Rail line (CN Huron Park Spur)200 m

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.

Listed by Century 21 Miller Real Estate Ltd..

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