256 Shakespeare Drive
Waterloo, N2L 2T6
$1,150,000
- 4 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 6 parking
- 2000-2500 sq ft
Listed 14 days ago · MLS® X13867456
About this home
Nestled on one of Waterloo's most sought-after streets in prestigious Beechwood, this beautifully two-storey home offers over 2,200 sq. ft. of well-designed living space on a private, mature 74' x 133' lot . Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, including a renovated primary ensuite with a walk-in shower, this home is perfect for growing families. The bright chef's kitchen boasts a large centre island, breakfast bar, and overlooks the inviting family room with skylights. Enjoy hardwood flooring, generous principal rooms, a convenient main-floor laundry, and a unfinished lower level ideal for future recreation room. Step outside to the backyard surrounded by mature trees, offering exceptional privacy for entertaining or relaxing. Located in the highly desirable Beechwood community, residents have the opportunity to join the Beechwood Community Pool and Tennis Association. Just minutes from the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo Park, shopping, restaurants, scenic walking trails, and top-rated public and Catholic schools. Quick access to transit, the ION LRT. A rare opportunity to own a family home in one of Waterloo's premier neighbourhoods.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Lot
- 74.77 × 133 ft
- Basement
- Full, Unfinished
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $7,004 (2026)
- Municipality
- Waterloo
- Price per sq ft
- $511 (about the same as detached houses in Waterloo)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second)
- Rooms
- 12 above ground
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Auto Garage Door Remote, Water Softener
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Faces
- North
- Pool
- Community
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 6
- Driveway and parking
- Private Double
Lot
- Size
- 74.77 × 133 ft
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Hospital, Library, Park, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre, School
- Cross street
- Keats Way
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 4.55 × 4.09 m (14'11" × 13'5") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 4.09 × 3.51 m (13'5" × 11'6") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 5.21 × 4.11 m (17'1" × 13'6") | |
| Family Room | Main | 4.95 × 4.11 m (16'3" × 13'6") | |
| Library | Main | 2.41 × 2.03 m (7'11" × 6'8") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 2 Pc Bath | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.71 × 3.07 m (12'2" × 10'1") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.81 × 3.25 m (12'6" × 10'8") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 5.99 × 4.19 m (19'8" × 13'9") | |
| Bathroom | Second | 4 Pc Bath | |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 5.92 × 4.01 m (19'5" × 13'2") | |
| Bathroom | Second | 4 Pc Ensuite |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 University of Waterloo LRT1.2 km
- 🚇 Laurier - Waterloo Park LRT1.3 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 20 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: 大統華 T&T Supermarket (850 m). Nearest park: Beechwood II Homes Association Recreation Centre (700 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Keatsway Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 50%7 min walk - Mary Johnston Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 98%, math 72%1.4 km - Empire Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 87%, math 52%1.5 km - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 45%1.6 km
Secondary
- Centennial Public School7 min walk
- MacGregor Public School2.0 km
- Waterloo Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 57%, literacy test 85%2.3 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 N2L
- Owners / renters
- 37% / 63%
- Median household income
- $69,500
- Average age
- 37
- Children under 15
- 11%
- Homes
- 29% detached, 40% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 12%
- Population
- 37,953
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 5.5%, Arabic 1.4%, Hindi 0.9%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.9%.
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 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).
From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.
Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
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