43.4535° N · 80.4652° W — Kitchener — MLS® #X14109826
12 Layton St
$649,000
Kitchener, Ontario N2B 1H2
- 3
- BedroomsBeds
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 1100-1500 sqft1100-1500
- SizeSq ft
- 51 x 128 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
12 Layton St is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached house in Kitchener, listed for sale at an asking price of $649,000 (MLS® X14109826).
Welcome to this charming, thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home where comfort, functionality and character come together. With a cozy feel, no wasted space and an abundance of natural light, this home offers more room than meets the eye. The main floor was renovated approximately five years ago, featuring an open-concept living and dining area accented by beautiful wooden pillars. A large living room window fills the space with natural light, while the dining room offers direct access to the backyard. The kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances, including an induction glass cooktop, built-in oven, built-in microwave that doubles as a second oven, and dishwasher. A 3-piece bathroom with a walk-in shower completes the main floor. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and an additional 4-piece bathroom, offering practical living space for families, first-time buyers or downsizers alike. The partially finished, walk-up basement offers additional versatility, with a spacious laundry room, excellent storage and a separate cellar with wooden shelving, ideal for wine, canning or food storage. A convenient secondary entrance connects the sunroom to the basement, with access continuing out to the driveway. Step outside to enjoy the private backyard retreat, complete with a sunroom and a beautiful two-tier deck, approximately five years old, providing a wonderful setting to relax or entertain in every season. The privacy of the backyard and multiple access points add to the home's appeal. The one car garage features a vehicle inspection pit, ideal for those who enjoy working on their own vehicles and the driveway offers ample parking for visiting guests. Set in a quiet, welcoming neighbourhood, this home is ideally located close to Highway access, Frederick Mall and Stanley Park Mall. A home full of character, warmth and practical features, offering comfortable living in a peaceful setting.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
78Good
Condition score
2 documented update signals
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
38Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$725/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 42 detached homes with 3 bedrooms for lease in Kitchener right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The data table
Every fact
Everything the board publishes for this home.
- Tax
- $4,373 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X14109826
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Time on market
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 51 x 128 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Attached, 6 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 12 Layton St, Kitchener, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $649,000 | N/A | Pc | X14109826 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Living3.12 × 3.51 m
- Dining3.05 × 3.48 m
- Kitchen3.2 × 3.96 m
- Bathroom1.47 × 2.64 m3 Pc Bath
- Sunroom3.07 × 2.54 m
- Primary3.91 × 3.4 m
- Br3.28 × 4.37 m
- Br3.91 × 3.15 m
- Bathroom1.5 × 3.17 m4 Pc Bath
- Rec7.01 × 4.67 m
- Utility7.06 × 4.42 m
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Municipality
- Kitchener
Building
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Main, 1 × 4pc 2nd
- Basement Type
- Partly Finished
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 5
- Total Parking
- 6
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 51 ft
- Depth
- 128 ft
- Lot Size
- 51 x 128 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Borden | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 1.5 km |
| Kitchener Market | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 1.7 km |
| Frederick | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 1.8 km |
| Queen | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 2 km |
| Kitchener GO | GO Transit train: Kitchener | 2.3 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: GO Transit schedule data (GTFS) from Metrolinx under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx; GRT ION stops map layer from the Region of Waterloo under the Region of Waterloo Open Data Licence, downloaded October 18, 2026. Data used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx. Contains information provided by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo under licence.
Around it
Detached in Kitchener
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Detached homes for sale in Kitchener right now
- For sale now
- 333
- Median asking price
- $800K
- New in 7 days
- 43
- Price cuts
- 19%
Middle half: $670K to $1.05M
153 in 28 days
63 listings
This home is asking 19% below the median, lower than three quarters of them.
See all homes in KitchenerAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
Site report
What the record says
What the City and the conservation authority have on file for this address.
- provincial plansNone in rangeOutside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
- wetlandNone in rangeNo mapped wetland within 120 m
- aggregateNone in rangeNo licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- wellsNone in rangeNo recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
- devappsOn record1 open development application within 250 m An application is a proposal: it may change, be refused or never be built.
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 5.3 km
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m 1 test or monitoring hole also recorded.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 2.4 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (44 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is Wonder Brands Inc. — WonderBrands Kitchener, 1.2 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- fcsiNone in rangeNo federal contaminated site within 1 km The federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.
- electricityOn recordElectricity is distributed here by Enova Power Corp.
- internet speedOn recordWired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 30 m away Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (30 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
- broadbandOn recordAcross the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listed Fibre to the home: Bell, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Netflash Internet Solutions, Rogers, Vianet, Waterloo Wireless, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.
Each record is the map at the home’s location, not an inspection. Confirm anything that matters with the municipality, Grand River Conservation Authority or the record’s publisher.
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Lot
- Street frontage
- 51 ft15.5 m
- Depth
- 128 ft39 m
- Lot size
- Under 0.50 acresAs the board bands it
The record marks this lot irregular, so its area is not the frontage multiplied by the depth. It is not given here. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by MPAC.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $9,455
- Total land transfer tax
- $9,455
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $5,455
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $649,000
- $4,980
- Ontario total
- $9,455
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Schools
Nearest schools
Straight-line distances. Check catchments with the board.
ElementaryEQAO average 2024–25
- Smithson Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–668%Grade 6 average300 m
- St Anne Catholic Elementary SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion72%Grade 6 average550 m
- Sheppard Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion72%Grade 6 average950 m
- École élémentaire L'HarmonieConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades JK–884%Grade 6 average4 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Rosemount - U Turn SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–12—1.1 km
- Eastwood Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–1242%Grade 9 math1.6 km
- St Mary's High SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1248%Grade 9 math3.8 km
- École secondaire David Saint-JacquesConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1270%Grade 9 math4.8 km
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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What it costs to own
Worked out for this home. Change any number.
A month, all in
$3,325
- Mortgage$2,961
- Property tax$364
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$9,455
$5,455 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$2,600
a month, median asking rent of 42 similar homes in Kitchener.
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