70 Duncairn Avenue

Kitchener, N2M 4S4

$849,000

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  • 2+1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 5 parking
  • 700-1100 sq ft

Listed 19 days ago · MLS® X13852288

About this home

Welcome to this spectacular LEGAL DUPLEX, beautifully situated on an oversized lot on a tree-lined street in the highly desirable Forest Hill neighbourhood. Pride of ownership is evident throughout, w/thoughtful renovations & updates from top to bottom, inside and out. This turnkey property offers exceptional versatility for downsizers, investors, or multi-generational living. The inviting front porch welcomes you into the bright and stylish main-level unit. The open-concept layout creates an ideal space for both everyday living & entertaining with the Living, Dining & Kitchen areas flowing seamlessly together. The updated Kitchen is the heart of the home & boasts a large breakfast bar. The Dining area features a charming accent wall w/electric FP. The spacious Living Room is filled with natural light & features a w/out to the large deck-perfect for relaxing & entertaining. Originally designed as a 3-bedroom home, the oversized Primary BR has been expanded to create additional living space while maintaining the structural integrity of the home. Reverting to a 3-BR configuration could require relatively minor renovations. A spacious second BR, convenient laundry closet, and updated 4-pc main bath complete the main level. The lower-level unit features its own separate entrance and has been fully renovated for comfortable living. The eat-in kitchen offers generous storage, an inviting living room features a cozy gas FP. A spacious Bedroom, newly renovated bathroom & laundry/storage room complete this level. A dedicated side yard provides additional outdoor space for the lower unit. Set in the heart of Forest Hill, surrounded by amenities that make the neighbourhood so desirable-from nearby parks & trails to schools, shopping & recreation. Lakeside Park, Forest Hill Centre & Highland Road are in close proximity, as well as schools, Forest Heights Community Centre, while commuters benefit from convenient access to Highway 8 and major Kitchener-Waterloo routes.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Age
51-99 years
Size
700-1100 sq ft
Lot
42.06 × 112 ft
Basement
Separate Entrance, Full, Finished
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$5,104 (2026)
Municipality
Kitchener
Price per sq ft
$943 (92% above detached houses in Kitchener, $491)

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
4 above ground + 3 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Electric, Natural Gas
Features
Accessory Apartment, Auto Garage Door Remote, In-Law Capability, Guest Accommodations, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Water Heater Owned, In-Law Suite

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Brick Veneer
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Age
51-99 years
Faces
South

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
5
Driveway and parking
Private Double

Lot

Size
42.06 × 112 ft (irregular)

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
Fischer Hallman/Ruskview

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain6.27 × 3.74 m (20'7" × 12'3")Walk-Out, Laminate, Open Concept
KitchenMain2.29 × 3.86 m (7'6" × 12'8")Combined w/Dining, Breakfast Bar, Open Concept
Dining RoomMain2.9 × 3.89 m (9'6" × 12'9")Combined w/Kitchen, Electric Fireplace
Primary BedroomMain3.51 × 7.62 m (11'6" × 25')Laminate
Bedroom 2Main2.36 × 3.72 m (7'9" × 12'2")Laminate
Living RoomBasement7.44 × 3.15 m (24'5" × 10'4")Gas Fireplace, Broadloom, Above Grade Window
KitchenBasement5.41 × 3.25 m (17'9" × 10'8")Stainless Steel Appl, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen
BedroomBasement4.14 × 3.35 m (13'7" × 11')Laminate, Large Closet, Above Grade Window
BathroomBasement
LaundryBasement

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

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

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 11 cafés and restaurants, 9 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: FreshCo (800 m). Nearest park: Windale Park (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Forest Hill Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 64%, math 41%
    5 min walk
  • St. Paul Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 44%
    12 min walk
  • Southridge Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 69%, math 38%
    17 min walk
  • Trillium Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 30%
    18 min walk

Secondary

  • Laurentian Public School12 min walk
  • St. Louis Education Centre - St. Francis Campus Catholic17 min walk
  • Queensmount Public School1.2 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 N2M

Owners / renters
46% / 54%
Median household income
$71,500
Average age
39
Children under 15
18%
Homes
36% detached, 17% high-rise
Commute by transit
8%
Population
36,494

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tigrigna 2.8%, Arabic 2%, Spanish 1.6%, Bilen 1%.

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: 3 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🛣️ Highway 7150 m

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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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