55 Folger Street
23 - Rideau, Kingston, K7K 4Y7
$475,000
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 4 parking
- 700-1100 sq ft
Listed 19 days ago · MLS® X13848178
About this home
Fabulous family home ideally located within walking distance to schools, parks and everyday conveniences! Modern, updated and move-in ready, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, working professionals or those looking to downsize to a turn-key lifestyle. Beautiful hardwood floors flow through the living room, kitchen and dining area, creating a bright and airy feel throughout the open-concept main level. The kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, ample counter and cupboard space, a door leading to the deck and backyard, and comes fully equipped with appliances. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, all with wood flooring, a convenient linen closet and an updated 4-piece bathroom. The lower level has a large recreation room with vinyl plank flooring and oversized above-grade windows- an inviting space to gather, play or enjoy movie nights together. The 4-piece bathroom offers enhanced daily convenience. The utility room provides laundry facilities, a workbench and additional storage. Numerous updates provide peace of mind, including fresh paint throughout (2026), roof shingles (2022), high-efficiency gas furnace (2021), central air (2021), owned Rinnai tankless water heater (2021),fully fenced backyard (2020), poured concrete pad and shed (2020), gas BBQ line (2020), and windows (2016,approx.). The generous driveway offers plenty of parking, accommodating a trailer and up to five vehicles. Conveniently located close to two elementary schools (French and English), the Waaban Crossing to the eastside, and downtown. A wonderful combination of comfort, updates, location and value-don't wait to make this one yours!
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Sidesplit
- Age
- 31-50 years
- Size
- 700-1100 sq ft
- Lot
- 50.69 × 130 ft
- Basement
- Partial Basement, Finished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $3,371 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- 23 - Rideau
- Municipality
- Kingston
- Price per sq ft
- $528 (12% above detached houses in 23 - Rideau, $472)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (lower)
- Rooms
- 11 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Floor Drain, On Demand Water Heater, Storage, Water Heater Owned, Workbench
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- Sidesplit
- Exterior
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Block
- Age
- 31-50 years
- Faces
- East
- Outdoor
- Deck, Year Round Living, Fence - Full, Shed
Parking
- Total parking
- 4
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 50.69 × 130 ft (rectangular)
- Acreage
- < .50
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Fenced Yard, Park, Public Transit, School, School Bus Route
- Cross street
- Folger Street at Sutherland Drive
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 4.57 × 4.72 m (15' × 15'6") | Hardwood Floor |
| Kitchen | Main | 2.59 × 2.85 m (8'6" × 9'4") | Hardwood Floor |
| Dining Room | Main | 2.61 × 2.79 m (8'7" × 9'2") | Hardwood Floor |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 3.41 × 3.82 m (11'2" × 12'6") | Hardwood Floor |
| Bedroom | Second | 2.92 × 3.19 m (9'7" × 10'6") | Hardwood Floor |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.43 × 4.24 m (11'3" × 13'11") | Hardwood Floor |
| Bathroom | Second | 1.49 × 2.8 m (4'11" × 9'2") | Tile Floor |
| Recreation | Lower | 5.54 × 3.62 m (18'2" × 11'11") | Vinyl Floor |
| Laundry | Lower | 5.59 × 2.58 m (18'4" × 8'6") | |
| Bathroom | Lower | 2.04 × 1.73 m (6'8" × 5'8") | Vinyl Floor |
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: no grocery stores, 0 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: Sutherland Drive Park (350 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Rideau Heights Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 75%, math 7%3 min walk - École élémentaire catholique Mgr-Rémi-Gaulin French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 54%9 min walk - St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 77%, math 27%17 min walk - John Graves Simcoe Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 53%, math 18%18 min walk
Secondary
- Kingston Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 60%, literacy test 87%2.2 km - La Salle Intermediate and Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 58%, literacy test 78%2.4 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 K7K
- Owners / renters
- 44% / 56%
- Median household income
- $67,000
- Average age
- 40
- Children under 15
- 15%
- Homes
- 36% detached, 13% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 7%
- Population
- 33,705
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Portuguese 0.7%, Mandarin 0.5%, Arabic 0.5%, Spanish 0.4%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Kingston police: 69 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
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).
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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE PROALLIANCE REALTY, BROKERAGE.
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