391 Tamarack Drive
Waterloo, N2L 4G7
$699,900
- 3+1 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 5 parking
- 700-1100 sq ft
Listed 39 days ago · MLS® X13772182
About this home
Location, Location, Location!!! Welcome to 391 Tamarack Drive, a beautifully maintained and renovated home located in the heart of Waterloo's highly sought-after University District. Just a short walk to the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Conestoga College, this property offers an exceptional opportunity for families, investors, parents of students, or buyers seeking a prime location with strong income potential. Situated in a family-friendly neighborhood, this well-kept raised bungalow features a bright open-concept living and dining area, three generously sized bedrooms, and a large private backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The fully finished ground-floor apartment offers excellent flexibility as an in-law suite, extended family accommodation, or income-generating rental unit with the potential for a separate living arrangement. Additional highlights include a private driveway with parking for up to four vehicles, a spacious lot, and convenient access to public transit, shopping, restaurants, parks, and all major amenities. Located just minutes from Conestoga Mall and Highway 85, this property combines everyday convenience with outstanding long-term value. Located in an area with future medium-rise development potential, this property presents a rare opportunity for both homeowners and investors looking to benefit from Waterloo's continued growth.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow-Raised
- Age
- 51-99 years
- Size
- 700-1100 sq ft
- Lot
- 70.08 × 132.89 ft
- Basement
- Apartment, Development Potential
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 2
- Property tax
- $3,791 (2026)
- Municipality
- Waterloo
- Price per sq ft
- $778 (51% above detached houses in Waterloo, $514)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground + 1 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (ground), 1 × 3-piece (basement), 1 × 2-piece (basement)
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 below ground)
- Rooms
- 5 above ground + 3 below
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Accessory Apartment, In-Law Capability
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- Bungalow-Raised
- Exterior
- Brick, Aluminum Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Age
- 51-99 years
- Faces
- North
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 5
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 70.08 × 132.89 ft (irregular)
- Acreage
- < .50
More
- Possession
- immediate
- Cross street
- Austin Drive
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 4.7 × 3.81 m (15'5" × 12'6") | Vinyl Floor, Window |
| Primary Bedroom | Ground | 3.91 × 3.3 m (12'10" × 10'10") | Vinyl Floor, Window, Closet |
| Kitchen | Main | 2.39 × 3.3 m (7'10" × 10'10") | Vinyl Floor |
| Bedroom | Ground | 3.71 × 3 m (12'2" × 9'10") | Vinyl Floor, Window, Closet |
| Bedroom | Basement | 3 × 2.75 m (9'10" × 9') | Broadloom, Closet |
| Bedroom | Ground | 3.2 × 2.39 m (10'6" × 7'10") | Vinyl Floor, Window, Closet |
| Recreation | Basement | 3.4 × 6.7 m (11'2" × 22') |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 Research and Technology LRT17 min walk
- 🚇 University of Waterloo LRT1.3 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 6 grocery stores, 57 cafés and restaurants, 2 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Farm Boy (450 m). Nearest park: Sunview park (800 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Winston Churchill Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 56%7 min walk - École élémentaire catholique Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 68%1.7 km - Cedarbrae Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 76%, math 14%1.8 km - Lincoln Heights Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 75%, math 47%1.9 km
Secondary
- St. David Catholic Secondary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 67%, literacy test 97%3 min walk - Waterloo Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 57%, literacy test 85%6 min walk - MacGregor Public School1.4 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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