687 College Avenue W
Dovercliffe Park/Old University, Guelph, N1G 2Y2
$769,000
- 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
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Main | 3.83 × 2.23 m (12'7" × 7'4") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 2.89 × 2.28 m (9'6" × 7'6") | |
| Living Room | Main | 5.41 × 3.17 m (17'9" × 10'5") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.12 × 2.81 m (10'3" × 9'3") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 4.82 × 3.32 m (15'10" × 10'11") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.83 × 2.61 m (12'7" × 8'7") | |
| Bedroom | Basement | 2.94 × 2.36 m (9'8" × 7'9") | |
| Recreation | Basement | 3.88 × 2.79 m (12'9" × 9'2") | |
| Kitchen | Basement | 2.87 × 2.33 m (9'5" × 7'8") | |
| Bathroom | Basement | 3 × 2 m (9'10" × 6'7") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 4 × 3 m (13'1" × 9'10") | |
| Bathroom | Second | 3 × 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.
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.
Listed by ENGEL & VOLKERS TORONTO CENTRAL.
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