1978 Riverbend Road
South A, London South, N6K 0A1
$969,000
- 4+1 bedrooms
- 4 bathrooms
- 6 parking
- 2000-2500 sq ft
Listed 6 days ago · MLS® X14031744
About this home
1978 Riverbend Rd. offers exceptional executive living in one of London's most prestigious and highly sought-after neighbourhoods - Riverbend. Located in the city's desirable northwest quadrant, this fully renovated residence combines timeless elegance, outstanding curb appeal, and an unbeatable lifestyle surrounded by scenic walking and hiking trails, premier dining, boutique shopping, fitness studios, hot yoga, and top-tier amenities. One of the home's most remarkable features is its incredible setting - backing directly onto beautiful green space and mature woods, creating a private, peaceful backdrop rarely found in the city. The expansive rear deck offers the perfect place to relax, entertain, and enjoy the natural surroundings year-round. Designed for both sophisticated entertaining and comfortable family living, this impressive home features 5 spacious bedrooms - including 4 above grade and 1 in the fully finished lower level - along with 4 beautifully updated bathrooms. At the heart of the home is the stunning renovated kitchen, showcasing modern finishes, generous prep space, and a seamless open-concept layout flowing effortlessly into the living and dining areas. Rich hardwood flooring, expansive principal rooms, main floor laundry, and refined finishes throughout further elevate the home's luxurious character. A rare turnkey opportunity in one of London's finest communities, 1978 Riverbend Rd delivers luxury, privacy, and lifestyle in equal measure. Experience Riverbend living at its absolute best. Schedule your private showing today.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Age
- 16-30 years
- Size
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Lot
- 54.13 × 130.61 ft
- Basement
- Finished, Full
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $7,862 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- South A
- Municipality
- London South
- Price per sq ft
- $431 (5% below detached houses in South A, $455)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground + 1 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 5-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
- Rooms
- 11 above ground + 2 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Features
- Central Vacuum, Storage, Auto Garage Door Remote, In-Law Capability, Sump Pump
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Age
- 16-30 years
- Faces
- West
- Outdoor
- Backs On Green Belt, Deck, Landscaped, Porch, Fence - Full, Garden Shed
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 6
- Driveway and parking
- Inside Entry, Private Double
Lot
- Size
- 54.13 × 130.61 ft
More
- Possession
- 30-59 days
- Nearby
- Wooded/Treed
- Cross street
- Westdel Bourne & Kains Rd
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Room | Main | 6.85 × 3.6 m (22'6" × 11'10") | Large Window, Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
| Living Room | Main | 8.07 × 4.47 m (26'6" × 14'8") | Fireplace |
| Kitchen | Main | 8.73 × 6.85 m (28'8" × 22'6") | Centre Island, Pantry |
| Laundry | Main | 7.6 × 6.1 m (24'11" × 20') | Access To Garage, Laundry Sink |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 5.46 × 3.96 m (17'11" × 13') | 5 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 4.67 × 3.65 m (15'4" × 12') | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 5.48 × 3.63 m (18' × 11'11") | |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 4.87 × 2.99 m (16' × 9'10") | |
| Recreation | Basement | 9.44 × 8.2 m (31' × 26'11") | |
| Bedroom 5 | Basement | 3.6 × 3.53 m (11'10" × 11'7") |
History of this address
2 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Car-dependent
No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 1 cafés and restaurants, 1 park. Nearest park: Riverbend Park (350 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- St. Nicholas Senior Separate School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 75%8 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 N6K
- Owners / renters
- 70% / 30%
- Median household income
- $100,000
- Average age
- 44
- Children under 15
- 17%
- Homes
- 58% detached, 18% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 3%
- Population
- 37,596
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 2%, Spanish 1.2%, Portuguese 0.6%, Korean 0.5%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for London police: 73 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 London: 10 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).
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