218 Helen Street

14 - Central City East, Kingston, K7L 4P4

$590,000

2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 parking
700-1100 sq ft

Listed 4 days ago · MLS® X14086786

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About this home

Nestled in the sought-after Williamsville neighbourhood, this captivating bungalow offers a unique blend of character, comfort, and eco-conscious living! From its low-maintenance "no-mow" front garden to its inviting interior, this special property is full of charm. Inside, a bright, open-concept living and dining area welcomes you with a large front window and beautiful hardwood flooring. The cozy kitchen features granite countertops, while the main level also offers a primary bedroom, a second bedroom, and a full bathroom. There is also a bright, enclosed three-season sunroom (with insulated walls, ceiling, and floor) - a versatile space to enjoy. The finished lower level (with a side entrance) offers excellent flexibility for extended family, guests, or additional living space. This level features a spacious recreation room/bedroom, a kitchen area, a three-piece bathroom, laundry facilities, and plenty of storage. Enjoy the tranquil, nature-inspired setting, where the lush front yard attracts local birdlife, letting you birdwatch right from your front window! Wooden garden benches provide the perfect spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The fully fenced backyard is complete with vegetable gardens, a goldfish pond, and is equipped with multiple rain barrels. There is also an impressive workshop/studio, offering abundant natural light through multiple windows, along with insulation and electricity for comfortable, year-round use. Adding exceptional value is the owned rooftop solar photovoltaic system, which generates an average of approximately $3,500 annually, helping offset energy costs while enhancing the property's long-term appeal. Ideally located close to parks, amenities, Queen's University, and downtown, this distinctive property offers urban convenience, versatile living space, and sustainable features.

Details

Type: Detached
Style: Bungalow
Age: 51-99 years
Size: 700-1100 sq ft
Lot: 40 × 130.12 ft
Basement: Finished
Garage: None
Kitchens: 2
Property tax: $4,672 (2025)
Neighbourhood: 14 - Central City East
Municipality: Kingston
Price per sq ft: $656 (9% above detached houses in 14 - Central City East, $602)

Interior

Bedrooms: 2 above ground
Bathrooms: 1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
Rooms: 7 above ground + 5 below
Family room or den: No
Fireplace: No
Features: Carpet Free, In-Law Suite, On Demand Water Heater, Storage, Water Heater Owned

Heating, cooling and services

Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning: Window Unit(s)
Water and sewer: Sewer

Building and exterior

Style: Bungalow
Exterior: Stucco (Plaster), Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Age: 51-99 years
Faces: West
Outdoor: Patio, Privacy, Porch, Porch Enclosed, Workshop

Parking

Total parking: 2
Driveway and parking: Private

Lot

Size: 40 × 130.12 ft

Possession: Flexible
Nearby: Fenced Yard, Library, Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit
Cross street: Helen St & Park St

Rooms

Room	Level	Size	Features
Living Room	Main	4.51 × 4.33 m (14'10" × 14'2")
Dining Room	Main	4.53 × 2.01 m (14'10" × 6'7")
Kitchen	Main	2.49 × 3.3 m (8'2" × 10'10")
Primary Bedroom	Main	3.33 × 3.16 m (10'11" × 10'4")
Bedroom 2	Main	2.46 × 3.15 m (8'1" × 10'4")
Sunroom	Main	7.06 × 2.45 m (23'2" × 8')
Bathroom	Main	2.5 × 1.52 m (8'2" × 5')	4 Pc Bath
Recreation	Basement	6.81 × 4.55 m (22'4" × 14'11")
Bathroom	Basement	2.1 × 2.28 m (6'11" × 7'6")	3 Pc Bath
Kitchen	Basement	4.66 × 2.78 m (15'3" × 9'1")

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, 10 cafés and restaurants, 9 parks, 5 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Conveniently Convenient (750 m). Nearest park: Compton Park (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

Rideau Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 59%9 min walk
Centennial Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 40%14 min walk
St. Thomas More Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 55%, math 18%16 min walk
Winston Churchill Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 97%, math 75%18 min walk

Secondary

Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute / Calvin Park Public School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 48%, literacy test 86%11 min walk
Limestone School of Community Education12 min walk
Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute1.4 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%.

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Who lives here postal area K7L

Owners / renters: 46% / 54%
Median household income: $72,500
Average age: 43
Children under 15: 9%
Homes: 40% detached, 24% high-rise
Commute by transit: 6%
Population: 19,621

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 1.7%, Arabic 0.5%, Spanish 0.5%, Portuguese 0.3%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Kingston police: 69 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.

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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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