218 Forestwood Drive

Kitchener, N2N 1B9

$750,000

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  • 2+1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 3 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 26 days ago · MLS® X13823618

About this home

Beautifully Renovated Home with Private Granny Suite & Exceptional Outdoor Space Welcome to this beautifully updated and versatile home, offering a wonderful combination of renovated living spaces, flexible bedroom options, a private lower-level granny suite, and an exceptional backyard retreat. The main floor features a renovated kitchen with granite countertops, rich cherry cabinetry, and a premium Thermador chef stove. A three-way fireplace creates a warm and inviting focal point for the main living area. The updated bathroom includes a new tub and surround and a bidet, while convenient main-floor laundry adds to the home's functionality. The spacious primary bedroom offers plenty of room to relax and could potentially be converted back to three separate bedrooms, providing flexibility for a growing family or changing needs. The lower level features a separate potential granny flat with its own private entrances and key, making it ideal for extended family, guests, or additional living accommodations. The suite includes a renovated bathroom, separate laundry, and a gas fireplace, creating a comfortable and inviting space with excellent versatility. Outside, enjoy your own private backyard oasis. The new hot tub and updated wrap-around deck and fence provide the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining, while the mature pond and established landscaping create a peaceful and very private atmosphere. The property also features a recently paved double driveway, completed in 2025, providing generous parking and excellent curb appeal. A rare opportunity to own a home offering extensive updates, flexible living arrangements, a separate potential granny suite, multiple fireplaces, convenient laundry facilities, and a beautifully private outdoor retreat.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow-Raised
Age
51-99 years
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
45 × 121.32 ft
Basement
Finished
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$4,124 (2026)
Municipality
Kitchener
Price per sq ft
$577 (17% above detached houses in Kitchener, $491)

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece, 1 × 3-piece
Rooms
13 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Natural Gas, Family Room, Rec Room
Features
In-Law Capability

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow-Raised
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Age
51-99 years
Faces
South
Outdoor
Deck, Hot Tub

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
3

Lot

Size
45 × 121.32 ft

More

Possession
FLEXIBLE
Nearby
Park, School
Cross street
MCGARRY

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 4 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Walmart Supercentre (550 m). Nearest park: Meadowlane Park (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Meadowlane Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 33%
    2 min walk
  • St. Mark Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 76%, math 38%
    8 min walk
  • Driftwood Park Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 54%
    15 min walk
  • St. Paul Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 44%
    16 min walk

Secondary

  • Westheights Public School12 min walk
  • Forest Heights Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 48%, literacy test 86%
    13 min walk
  • Laurentian Public School1.9 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 N2N

Owners / renters
83% / 17%
Median household income
$108,000
Average age
40
Children under 15
18%
Homes
71% detached, 1% high-rise
Commute by transit
3%
Population
26,596

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 1.9%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 1.4%, Spanish 1.3%, Vietnamese 1.2%.

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: 5 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🛣️ Highway 7300 m

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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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