227 Louisa Street

Kitchener, N2H 5M6

$1,325,000

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  • 2 bathrooms

Listed 12 days ago · MLS® X13875696

About this home

AUTO CAR & SALES DEALERSHIP FOR SALE! Excellent opportunity to own a UNIQUE MIXED-USE AUTOMOTIVE property in a central Kitchener location, just minutes from Highways 7, 8 and 401. Current uses include AUTOMOTIVE SALES, SERVICE, AUTOBODY AND REPAIRS, operating as a legal non-conforming use. An excellent opportunity for an AUTOMOTIVE OPERATOR, OWNER-USER or INVESTOR seeking an established property with significant improvements and additional rental income. The property offers approximately 3,400 sqf. of Commercial/Shop space plus an approximately 1,200 sq. ft. Upper-Level Unit, situated on a 7,610 sqf lot.The main level offers approx 2,200 sqf. including a Showroom with 2 Bay Doors and capacity for up to 4 vehicles, along with an office/customer seating/waiting area. The Rear Garage includes an additional Bay Door and hoist, with space for 2 additional vehicles. The property features a highly functional Automotive setup with a parking/display area accommodating approximately 20-25 vehicles. Extensively improved over the years, upgrades include a commercial electrical system and exterior meter, updated water and gas lines, new water meter and backflow prevention device, along with improvements to the rear shop ceiling completed in connection with fire inspection requirements. The approximately 1,200 sq. ft. Upper-Level Unit has been fully renovated, including updated electrical/ water lines, kitchen, bathroom, flooring, heating,doors, together with a water softener/filtration system.The commercial space and upper -unit is occupied by a long-standing tenant on a FLEXIBLE-TERM LEASE, providing FLEXIBILITY FOR CONTINUED RENTAL INCOME OR POTENTIAL FUTURE OWNER OCCUPANCY. A unique opportunity to acquire an established automotive property combining business functionality, excellent vehicle capacity, multiple income streams, substantial improvements and a convenient central Kitchener location.

Details

Type
Commercial Retail
Lot
68.11 × 128.29 ft
Garage
Other
Property tax
$9,837 (2026)
Municipality
Kitchener

Interior

Bathrooms
2 × bathroom

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Gas Forced Air Open
Utilities
Available

Building and exterior

Building area
3,400 Square Feet

More

Possession
FLEXIBLE
Cross street
WEBER ST W/VICTORIA ST N
Business type
Automotive Related

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Central Station LRT10 min walk
  • 🚇 Kitchener City Hall LRT11 min walk

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 49 cafés and restaurants, 14 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Marché Leo's (700 m). Nearest park: George Lippert Park (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • King Edward Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 77%, math 30%
    17 min walk
  • Suddaby Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 58%
    18 min walk
  • St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 45%
    19 min walk
  • Prueter Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 62%, math 17%
    1.2 km

Secondary

  • Margaret Avenue Public School7 min walk
  • St. Louis Education Centre - Main Campus Catholic9 min walk
  • St. Louis Education Centre - St. Mary's Campus Catholic10 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%.

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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

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🚆 Rail line (Waterloo Spur)50 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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