18 Birch Avenue

Kitchener, N2H 4W5

$549,999

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 3 parking
  • 700-1100 sq ft

Listed 5 days ago · MLS® X14081198

About this home

Welcome to 18 Birch Avenue! This charming, updated bungalow offers the ideal balance of manageable single-level living and functional utility, making it an exceptional choice for first-time home buyers or those looking to downsize without compromising on quality or privacy. Step inside to a bright and practical layout featuring tasteful updates throughout. The main living space connects seamlessly to an updated kitchen designed for easy everyday use. The home features comfortable bedrooms and renovated bathrooms, providing a turnkey setup that allows you to move straight in without immediate renovation projects. The lower level extends your usable living space with additional room for recreation, storage, or a home office. Outside, the property features a standout detached garage equipped with dedicated electrical, making it an ideal setup for hobbyists, woodworkers, a workshop, or secure vehicle storage. Situated on a mature, quiet street with quick access to transit, commuter routes, parks, and neighbourhood amenities, this home delivers solid long-term value in an established Kitchener location. Book your private viewing today to see what this home has to offer.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Size
700-1100 sq ft
Lot
40.25 × 93.32 ft
Basement
Partially Finished
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$3,515 (2026)
Municipality
Kitchener
Price per sq ft
$611 (24% above detached houses in Kitchener, $491)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
Rooms
6 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Primary Bedroom - Main Floor

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
East

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
3

Lot

Size
40.25 × 93.32 ft
Acreage
< .50

More

Possession
90+
Cross street
Lancaster/ Guelph

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain2.64 × 3.99 m (8'8" × 13'1")
Living RoomMain4.06 × 3.99 m (13'4" × 13'1")
Primary BedroomMain3.23 × 3.4 m (10'7" × 11'2")
Bedroom 2Main2.24 × 3.61 m (7'4" × 11'10")
BathroomMain1.52 × 2.26 m (5' × 7'5")
Bedroom 3Basement2.51 × 3.02 m (8'3" × 9'11")
RecreationBasement3.1 × 5.33 m (10'2" × 17'6")
LaundryBasement3.23 × 3.4 m (10'7" × 11'2")
Utility RoomBasement3.3 × 2.69 m (10'10" × 8'10")
BathroomBasement3.1 × 1.5 m (10'2" × 4'11")

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚇 Kitchener City Hall LRT1.9 km
  • 🚇 Frederick LRT2.0 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 8 cafés and restaurants, 10 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: Ammar Halal Meats (450 m). Nearest park: Guelph Park (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 45%
    9 min walk
  • Prueter Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 62%, math 17%
    14 min walk
  • K-W Montessori Private17 min walk
  • Suddaby Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 58%
    1.7 km

Secondary

  • Margaret Avenue Public School17 min walk
  • Bluevale Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 75%, literacy test 88%
    1.7 km
  • St. Louis Education Centre - St. Mary's Campus Catholic1.8 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 N2H

Owners / renters
49% / 51%
Median household income
$73,500
Average age
41
Children under 15
13%
Homes
43% detached, 22% high-rise
Commute by transit
7%
Population
22,456

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 0.9%, Spanish 0.7%, Tigrigna 0.5%, Portuguese 0.5%.

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: 2 km. Transit times · Driving times

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).

From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.

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

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