229 Winfield Avenue

Waterloo, N2J 3M8

$693,000

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  • 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

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
BedroomMain4.22 × 5.46 m (13'10" × 17'11")
Bedroom 2Main3.98 × 3.02 m (13'1" × 9'11")
KitchenMain4.15 × 3.04 m (13'7" × 10')
Living RoomMain5.89 × 4.08 m (19'4" × 13'5")
Family RoomMain8.77 × 3.45 m (28'9" × 11'4")
Dining RoomMain4.15 × 2.85 m (13'7" × 9'4")
RecreationBasement6.48 × 4 m (21'3" × 13'1")
Family RoomMain4.12 × 4.01 m (13'6" × 13'2")
OtherBasement4 × 2.29 m (13'1" × 7'6")
LaundryBasement3.91 × 2.99 m (12'10" × 9'10")
OtherBasement3.11 × 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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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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