687 College Avenue W

Dovercliffe Park/Old University, Guelph, N1G 2Y2

$769,000

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

Listed 137 days ago · MLS® X13260144

About this home

Rare Dual-Property Opportunity in Prime Guelph Location! The attached neighbouring property is also being offered for sale by the same owner, currently used as an investment property and rent covers the mortgage and some change! creating a unique chance to acquire both sides of the property-an exceptional opportunity for investors, developers, multi-generational families, or buyers seeking expanded rental income potential and future redevelopment possibilities (buyer to conduct their own due diligence).Ideally situated just minutes from the University of Guelph, shopping, parks, transit, and convenient Highway 401 access, this well-maintained semi-detached home offers exceptional versatility for investors, families, and owner-occupiers alike. Featuring 3+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and over 1,100 sq. ft. of living space, the home has benefited from numerous updates over the years, including windows, roofing, and flooring. The functional layout provides ample room for growing families, student housing potential, or multigenerational living. Enjoy a spacious side yard backing onto parkland, offering added privacy and direct access to green space.Located in the highly desirable Dovercliffe Park/Old University neighbourhood, this is a rare opportunity to secure a property in one of Guelph's most sought-after areas. Whether you're looking to live, invest, expand your portfolio, or explore future development potential, this property offers outstanding value and long-term upside.

Details

Type
Semi-Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
16-30 years
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
55.09 × 74.9 ft
Basement
Separate Entrance, Finished
Garage
None
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$4,296 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Dovercliffe Park/Old University
Municipality
Guelph

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (basement), 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
9 above ground + 4 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Accessory Apartment

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Aluminum Siding, Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Age
16-30 years
Faces
North

Parking

Total parking
3

Lot

Size
55.09 × 74.9 ft
Acreage
< .50

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
Flanders Road

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain3.83 × 2.23 m (12'7" × 7'4")
Dining RoomMain2.89 × 2.28 m (9'6" × 7'6")
Living RoomMain5.41 × 3.17 m (17'9" × 10'5")
BedroomSecond3.12 × 2.81 m (10'3" × 9'3")
BedroomSecond4.82 × 3.32 m (15'10" × 10'11")
BedroomSecond3.83 × 2.61 m (12'7" × 8'7")
BedroomBasement2.94 × 2.36 m (9'8" × 7'9")
RecreationBasement3.88 × 2.79 m (12'9" × 9'2")
KitchenBasement2.87 × 2.33 m (9'5" × 7'8")
BathroomBasement3 × 2 m (9'10" × 6'7")
BathroomMain4 × 3 m (13'1" × 9'10")
BathroomSecond3 × 2 m (9'10" × 6'7")

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Car-dependent

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 0 cafés and restaurants, 2 parks. Nearest park: Dovercliffe Park (250 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Mary Phelan Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 56%
    8 min walk
  • Priory Park Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 53%
    1.3 km
  • École élémentaire catholique Saint-René-Goupil Catholic · French
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 78%, math 42%
    1.4 km
  • Kortright Hills Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 72%
    1.4 km

Secondary

  • College Heights Secondary School
    EQAO: literacy test 26%
    1.2 km
  • Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 75%, literacy test 93%
    1.4 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 N1G

Owners / renters
65% / 35%
Median household income
$98,000
Average age
41
Children under 15
14%
Homes
55% detached, 7% high-rise
Commute by transit
5%
Population
29,688

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 2%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.9%, Arabic 0.6%, Spanish 0.6%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Guelph police: 58 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: 21 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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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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