498 BANKSIDE Drive

Kitchener, N2N 3J3

$749,000

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  • 3+1 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 3 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 164 days ago · MLS® X13106060

About this home

End Unit feels like Semi, Finished Walkout Basement and Ravine Lot, Welcome to 498 Bankside Drive an impeccably renovated 3+1 bedroom corner townhouse that masterfully combines modern elegance with functional living. This home boasts a host of luxurious upgrades, including brand-new appliances, a state-of-the-art AC system, and energy-efficient windows backed by a 25-year warranty, ensuring unparalleled comfort and peace of mind. The fully finished walk-out basement, featuring a separate entrance, offers endless possibilities from additional living space to an ideal in-law suite. Inside, you'll be captivated by the expansive, freshly updated interior that effortlessly flows from room to room, each bathed in natural light thanks to the home's corner lot position. The private backyard oasis is perfect for both relaxation and entertaining, and the thoughtfully designed storage shed is ideal for all your tools and outdoor essentials. Nestled in the highly coveted Beechwood Forest neighborhood, this home enjoys the added benefit of backing onto serene greenspace with no rear neighbors. Experience the tranquility and privacy, while still being just minutes from top-rated schools, parks, shopping, and convenient access to Hwy 401 for easy commuting. With every detail meticulously designed, this move-in-ready gem is a rare find. Seize the opportunity to call this exceptional home yours schedule your private tour today!

Details

Type
Att/Row/Townhouse
Style
2-Storey
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
16.86 × 118.31 ft
Basement
Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$3,424 (2025)
Municipality
Kitchener
Price per sq ft
$576 (31% above freehold townhouses in Kitchener, $438)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 1-piece (basement)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
6 above ground + 1 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Brick
Faces
South

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
3
Driveway and parking
Available

Lot

Size
16.86 × 118.31 ft (irregular)
Acreage
< .50

More

Possession
tba
Nearby
Public Transit, Park, School
Cross street
Beechwood Forest/Highland W

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain
Dining RoomMain
KitchenMain
BathroomMain2 Pc Bath
BedroomSecond
BathroomSecond3 Pc Bath
Bedroom 2Second
Bedroom 3Second
BathroomSecond3 Pc Bath
BedroomBasement
KitchenBasement
BathroomBasement3 Pc Bath

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: 1 grocery store, 3 cafés and restaurants, 9 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: Sobeys (850 m). Nearest park: Detweiler Park (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Sandhills Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 59%
    11 min walk
  • John Darling Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 90%
    12 min walk
  • St. Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 71%
    13 min walk
  • St. Mark Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 76%, math 38%
    1.2 km

Secondary

  • Westheights Public School17 min walk
  • Resurrection Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 57%, literacy test 90%
    1.4 km
  • Forest Heights Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 48%, literacy test 86%
    1.7 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 N2N

Owners / renters
83% / 17%
Median household income
$108,000
Average age
40
Children under 15
18%
Homes
71% detached, 1% high-rise
Commute by transit
3%
Population
26,596

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 1.9%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 1.4%, Spanish 1.3%, Vietnamese 1.2%.

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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