498 BANKSIDE Drive
Kitchener, N2N 3J3
$749,000
- 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
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | ||
| Dining Room | Main | ||
| Kitchen | Main | ||
| Bathroom | Main | 2 Pc Bath | |
| Bedroom | Second | ||
| Bathroom | Second | 3 Pc Bath | |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | ||
| Bedroom 3 | Second | ||
| Bathroom | Second | 3 Pc Bath | |
| Bedroom | Basement | ||
| Kitchen | Basement | ||
| Bathroom | Basement | 3 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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