26 Mclachlan Place
Willow West/Sugarbush/West Acres, Guelph, N1H 8K4
$1,076,000
- 3+3 bedrooms
- 4 bathrooms
- 6 parking
- 2000-2500 sq ft
Listed 4 days ago · MLS® X14087226
About this home
LEGAL 2-UNIT DETACHED HOME | FULLY PERMITTED & FINALED | 6 BED | 4 BATH | 2 KITCHENS | 2-CAR GARAGE Welcome to 26 McLachlan Place, a beautifully renovated legal 2-unit detached home in Guelph's desirable West Willow Woods neighbourhood. Offering approx. 2,868 sq. ft. of finished living space, this turnkey property is ideal for investors, first-time buyers, multi-generational families or homeowners looking to offset their mortgage. The main residence features a bright open-concept layout, renovated kitchen, spacious living/dining areas, main-floor laundry and 3 bedrooms, including a private primary suite with walk-in closet and 4-pc ensuite, plus an additional full bath. The lower-level legal accessory apartment offers complete independence with a separate walk-out entrance, full kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, in-suite laundry and water softener. Completed in 2026 with City of Guelph permits and final inspections, the second dwelling includes required fire separation, hard-wired interconnected smoke/CO alarms and compliant egress windows. Fully permitted, inspected and finaled, offering peace of mind without the uncertainty of an unapproved basement conversion. Potential lower-unit rental income of approx. $2,600/month, subject to market conditions. Excellent access to the University of Guelph, Costco, Zehrs, schools, shopping, parks, transit, Hwy 6 and the 401. Additional highlights include a 2-car attached garage, 4 total parking spaces, gas forced-air heating and quiet cul-de-sac setting. Live in one unit and rent the other, accommodate extended family, or invest with confidence. A rare opportunity offering flexibility, income potential and long-term value in a highly convenient Guelph location.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Backsplit 4
- Age
- 31-50 years
- Size
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Lot
- 59.05 × 114.83 ft
- Basement
- Finished, Walk-Out
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 2
- Property tax
- $6,097 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Willow West/Sugarbush/West Acres
- Municipality
- Guelph
- Price per sq ft
- $478 (7% below detached houses in Willow West/Sugarbush/West Acres, $516)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground + 3 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (lower), 2 × 4-piece (upper), 1 × 4-piece (basement)
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 below ground)
- Rooms
- 6 above ground + 6 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- No
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- Backsplit 4
- Exterior
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Age
- 31-50 years
- Faces
- East
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 6
- Driveway and parking
- Private Double
Lot
- Size
- 59.05 × 114.83 ft (rectangular)
- Acreage
- < .50
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Public Transit, School
- Cross street
- McLachlan Pl and Flaherty Dr
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 4.87 × 2.61 m (16' × 8'7") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 3.04 × 2.61 m (10' × 8'7") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 3.04 × 2.43 m (10' × 8') | |
| Bedroom | Main | 3.65 × 2.74 m (12' × 9') | |
| Family Room | Main | 8.22 × 6.4 m (27' × 21') | |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 4.08 × 3.5 m (13'5" × 11'6") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.5 × 2.74 m (11'6" × 9') | |
| Bedroom | Second | 0.5 × 2.81 m (1'8" × 9'3") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.04 × 2.81 m (10' × 9'3") |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Somewhat walkable
No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 2 cafés and restaurants, 3 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: Dunhill Place Park (500 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Mitchell Woods Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 56%6 min walk - Westwood Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 76%1.3 km - St. Peter Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 85%, math 45%1.4 km - St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 87%, math 63%1.5 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 N1H
- Owners / renters
- 54% / 46%
- Median household income
- $77,000
- Average age
- 42
- Children under 15
- 15%
- Homes
- 39% detached, 25% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 6%
- Population
- 42,178
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tigrigna 2.2%, Vietnamese 1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.7%, Spanish 0.6%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Guelph police: 58 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: 18 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.
Listed by Royal LePage Real Estate Associates.
Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.
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