229 Winfield Avenue
Waterloo, N2J 3M8
$693,000
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 4 parking
- 1100-1500 sq ft
Listed 51 days ago · MLS® X13725366
About this home
This detached bungalow in the desirable Lincoln Heights area of Waterloo offers an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to add their own finishing touches. Situated on a large lot with an inground pool, the spacious home features a bright, sunlit layout with plenty of potential. The main floor could easily be converted to accommodate a third bedroom, while the basement offers a separate entrance, rough-in for a second kitchen, and the potential for additional living space or a duplex, subject to the necessary approvals. The home also features a wood-burning fireplace on the main level and a gas fireplace in the basement. Being sold "as is," this property is ideal for buyers with a creative vision who are ready to renovate and transform it into an amazing home. The potential is definitely there!
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Age
- 51-99 years
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 68.09 × 148.89 ft
- Basement
- Full, Finished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 2
- Property tax
- $5,457 (2026)
- Municipality
- Waterloo
- Price per sq ft
- $533 (4% above detached houses in Waterloo, $515)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
- Rooms
- 8 above ground
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Natural Gas, Wood
- Features
- Accessory Apartment, Water Softener
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- Bungalow
- Exterior
- Brick Veneer
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Age
- 51-99 years
- Faces
- South
- Pool
- Inground
- Outdoor
- Porch, Deck, Fence - Full
Parking
- Total parking
- 4
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 68.09 × 148.89 ft
More
- Possession
- 14-30 day closing Ideal
- Nearby
- Park, Place Of Worship, Rec./Commun.Centre, School, Fenced Yard, Public Transit
- Cross street
- Carter
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | Main | 4.22 × 5.46 m (13'10" × 17'11") | |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | 3.98 × 3.02 m (13'1" × 9'11") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.15 × 3.04 m (13'7" × 10') | |
| Living Room | Main | 5.89 × 4.08 m (19'4" × 13'5") | |
| Family Room | Main | 8.77 × 3.45 m (28'9" × 11'4") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 4.15 × 2.85 m (13'7" × 9'4") | |
| Recreation | Basement | 6.48 × 4 m (21'3" × 13'1") | |
| Family Room | Main | 4.12 × 4.01 m (13'6" × 13'2") | |
| Other | Basement | 4 × 2.29 m (13'1" × 7'6") | |
| Laundry | Basement | 3.91 × 2.99 m (12'10" × 9'10") | |
| Other | Basement | 3.11 × 2.67 m (10'2" × 8'9") | Bar Sink |
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Walkable
- 🚇 Waterloo Public Square LRT1.9 km
- 🚇 Willis Way LRT2.2 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 12 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Zehrs (600 m). Nearest park: Willowdale Park (350 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Lincoln Heights Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 75%, math 47%6 min walk - École élémentaire catholique Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 68%6 min walk - École élémentaire L'Harmonie French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 79%12 min walk - St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 73%, math 43%15 min walk
Secondary
- Bluevale Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 75%, literacy test 88%18 min walk - Waterloo Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 57%, literacy test 85%1.5 km - MacGregor Public School1.5 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 N2J
- Owners / renters
- 53% / 47%
- Median household income
- $74,500
- Average age
- 42
- Children under 15
- 12%
- Homes
- 35% detached, 35% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 7%
- Population
- 20,899
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 1.8%, Arabic 1%, German 0.7%, Spanish 0.7%.
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: 3 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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