43.4281° N · 80.4518° W — Kitchener — MLS® #X14142178
209 Franklin St
$574,900
Kitchener, Ontario N2C 1R8
- 3
- BedroomsBeds
- 1
- BathroomsBaths
- 700-1100 sqft700-1100
- SizeSq ft
- 52 x 132 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
209 Franklin St is a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached house in Kitchener, listed for sale at an asking price of $574,900 (MLS® X14142178).
Looking for a detached home with a generous backyard and room to make it your own? Discover 209 Franklin Street S. in Kitchener's established Fairview/Kingsdale neighbourhood, part of Waterloo Region. This classic brick bungalow sits on a 52' x 132' lot with mature trees, a deep lawn, patio, fencing and a storage shed-an inviting setting for gardening, outdoor meals or simply enjoying time outside. Inside, approximately 1,032 sq. ft. of above-grade living space includes three bedrooms and one bathroom on the main floor. A large front window brings natural light into the living room, complemented by crown moulding and hardwood flooring in the bedrooms. The eat-in kitchen offers generous cabinetry and workspace, with the opportunity to update finishes to reflect your taste. The full basement provides approximately 438 sq. ft. of finished space, plus unfinished laundry and storage areas. A separate entrance adds convenience and flexibility for how you might use the lower level. A private driveway accommodates up to four vehicles. For buyers getting to know Kitchener, the location offers access to everyday amenities, including shopping, schools, parks and public transit. Fairway Road, Fairway Station and the ION LRT, and Highway 7/8 are nearby, connecting you with destinations across Kitchener-Waterloo. Whether you're drawn to the practical bungalow layout, the outdoor space or the chance to personalize over time, this is a home worth exploring in person.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
68Good
Condition score
6 condition-related facts documented
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
49Near break-even
Cash flow quality
−$332/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 44 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
- $3,712 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X14142178
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Time on market
- Size
- 700-1100 sqft
- Lot Size
- 52 x 132 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 4 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 209 Franklin St, Kitchener, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $574,900 | N/A | Pc | X14142178 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Living3.96 × 5.61396 m
- Kitchen2.26 × 3.38 m
- Breakfast2.57 × 3.35 m
- Bathroom1.5 × 251.0 m4 Pc Bath
- Primary3.15 × 3.96 m
- 2nd Br2.9 × 3.0 m
- 3rd Br2.9 × 3.58 m
- Rec3.81 × 10.72 m
- Laundry3.86 × 6.38 m
- Utility3.89 × 4.22 m
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Municipality
- Kitchener
Building
- Size
- 700-1100 sqft
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc Main
- Basement Type
- Partly Finished
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 4
- Total Parking
- 4
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 52 ft
- Depth
- 132 ft
- Lot Size
- 52 x 132 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairway | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 1 km |
| Block Line | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 1.1 km |
| Mill | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 2.2 km |
| Borden | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 2.5 km |
| Kitchener GO | GO Transit train: Kitchener | 4.5 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
- 44
- Price cuts
- 19%
Middle half: $674K to $1.05M
154 in 28 days
62 listings
This home is asking 28% 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
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 5.5 km
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 16.2 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (23 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 Triple M Metal LP — 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 50 m away Fixed wireless up to 25/5 Mbps. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (50 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.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Lot
- Lot area
- 6,864 sq ft638 m²
- Street frontage
- 52 ft15.8 m
- Depth
- 132 ft40.2 m
The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. 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
- $7,973
- Total land transfer tax
- $7,973
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $3,973
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 $574,900
- $3,498
- Ontario total
- $7,973
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
- Wilson Avenue Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–671%Grade 6 average200 m
- St Aloysius Catholic Elementary SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades JK–863%Grade 6 average550 m
- Rockway Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–647%Grade 6 average1 km
- ÉÉC Cardinal-LégerConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–661%Grade 6 average3.4 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Eastwood Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–1242%Grade 9 math1.5 km
- St Mary's High SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1248%Grade 9 math1.7 km
- École secondaire David Saint-JacquesConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1270%Grade 9 math3 km
- Cameron Heights Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–1274%Grade 9 math3.1 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
$2,932
- Mortgage$2,623
- Property tax$309
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$7,973
$3,973 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$2,600
a month, median asking rent of 44 similar homes in Kitchener.
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