391 Tamarack Drive

Waterloo, N2L 4G7

$699,900

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  • 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

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain4.7 × 3.81 m (15'5" × 12'6")Vinyl Floor, Window
Primary BedroomGround3.91 × 3.3 m (12'10" × 10'10")Vinyl Floor, Window, Closet
KitchenMain2.39 × 3.3 m (7'10" × 10'10")Vinyl Floor
BedroomGround3.71 × 3 m (12'2" × 9'10")Vinyl Floor, Window, Closet
BedroomBasement3 × 2.75 m (9'10" × 9')Broadloom, Closet
BedroomGround3.2 × 2.39 m (10'6" × 7'10")Vinyl Floor, Window, Closet
RecreationBasement3.4 × 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.

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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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