292 THORNCREST Drive

Waterloo, N2L 5R5

$899,900

Reduced $70,000 from $969,900

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  • 3+2 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 6 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 33 days ago · MLS® X13793400

About this home

Positioned on a premium 66' x 114' lot, Welcome to this impressive family residence in Waterloo's sought-after Lakeshore neighbourhood, featuring approx 3,000 sqft of finished living space with an ideal combination of style, comfort, & income potential. Thoughtfully updated throughout, this home offers 3+2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, & over $150,000 in recent improvements, perfectly suited for growing families or multigenerational living. A welcoming double-door entry opens to a bright interior showcasing new ceramic tile flooring in the foyer and kitchen, hardwood floors in the living room, dining room, and office, stylish pot lights, and a warm gas fireplace. The gorgeous brand-new kitchen, completed in June 2026, features contemporary cabinetry, a brand new stove, and a practical design perfect for daily living and entertaining. Step out to the expansive deck overlooking a private, mature treed backyard offering a tranquil, trail-like atmosphere. Upstairs, the generous primary bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom, while two additional spacious bedrooms share a full bath. The professionally finished legal second dwelling, completed in 2023 with over $100,000 invested, includes two bedrooms, a full kitchen, living space, separate entrance, and private laundry, offering valuable mortgage support or comfortable accommodations for extended family. New Water Heater in Sept 2026. Further upgrades include a new walkway to the basement entrance completed in 2023, beautifully landscaped front gardens with an irrigation system and 6 sprinklers, a double-car garage, plus parking for 4 additional vehicles, for 6 total parking spaces. Ideally situated minutes from the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, Conestoga Mall, top-rated schools, parks, trails, and transit. Enjoy exceptional convenience and long-term value as a spacious family home, income-generating investment, or a smart option for university-bound children to live near campus while building equity. RSA

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
16-30 years
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Lot
65.93 × 114.13 ft
Basement
Separate Entrance, Finished
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$7,920 (2026)
Municipality
Waterloo
Price per sq ft
$514 (about the same as detached houses in Waterloo)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 2 below
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (basement)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
8 above ground + 5 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Natural Gas
Features
Air Exchanger, Central Vacuum, In-Law Suite, Sump Pump, Water Heater, 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
Age
16-30 years
Faces
North
Outdoor
Deck, Landscaped, Lawn Sprinkler System, Porch

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
6
Driveway and parking
Private Double

Lot

Size
65.93 × 114.13 ft
Acreage
< .50

More

Possession
Available ASAP
Nearby
Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, School
Cross street
Glenn Forest / Thorncrest

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
BathroomMain2 Pc Bath
FoyerMain4.49 × 2.79 m (14'9" × 9'2")Ceramic Floor, Double Doors
Living RoomMain7.56 × 3.68 m (24'10" × 12'1")Combined w/Dining, Hardwood Floor, Gas Fireplace
KitchenMain3.93 × 3.12 m (12'11" × 10'3")Ceramic Floor, Double Sink, W/O To Deck
BreakfastMain3.07 × 2.13 m (10'1" × 7')Ceramic Floor
OfficeMain3.81 × 3.53 m (12'6" × 11'7")Hardwood Floor
Primary BedroomSecond6.7 × 3.68 m (22' × 12'1")Hardwood Floor
BathroomSecond3 Pc Ensuite
Bedroom 2Second4.19 × 5.35 m (13'9" × 17'7")
Bedroom 3Second3.42 × 3.65 m (11'3" × 12')
BathroomSecond4 Pc Bath
Living RoomBasement3.68 × 4.24 m (12'1" × 13'11")W/O To Yard
KitchenBasement2.21 × 3.63 m (7'3" × 11'11")
BedroomBasement3.68 × 3.22 m (12'1" × 10'7")
Bedroom 2Basement4.36 × 3.93 m (14'4" × 12'11")
BathroomBasement2.71 × 1.6 m (8'11" × 5'3")4 Pc Bath
LaundryBasement4.36 × 3.53 m (14'4" × 11'7")

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚇 Research and Technology LRT14 min walk
  • 🚇 University of Waterloo LRT1.6 km

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 0 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks. Nearest park: Canewood Park (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Cedarbrae Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 76%, math 14%
    8 min walk
  • N.A. MacEachern Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 55%
    13 min walk
  • Sir Edgar Bauer Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 60%
    13 min walk
  • Northlake Woods Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 97%, math 78%
    1.6 km

Secondary

  • St. David Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 67%, literacy test 97%
    2.0 km
  • Waterloo Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 57%, literacy test 85%
    2.2 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: 6 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

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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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