43.4183° N · 80.5255° W — Kitchener — MLS® #X13823618
218 Forestwood Dr
$725,000
Kitchener, Ontario N2N 1B9
- 2+1
- BedroomsBeds
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 1100-1500 sqft1100-1500
- SizeSq ft
- 45 x 121.32 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
218 Forestwood Dr is a 2+1-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached house in Kitchener, listed for sale at an asking price of $725,000 (MLS® X13823618).
Beautifully Renovated Home with Private Granny Suite & Exceptional Outdoor Space Welcome to this beautifully updated and versatile home, offering a wonderful combination of renovated living spaces, flexible bedroom options, a private lower-level granny suite, and an exceptional backyard retreat. The main floor features a renovated kitchen with granite countertops, rich cherry cabinetry, and a premium Thermador chef stove. A three-way fireplace creates a warm and inviting focal point for the main living area. The updated bathroom includes a new tub and surround and a bidet, while convenient main-floor laundry adds to the home's functionality. The spacious primary bedroom offers plenty of room to relax and could potentially be converted back to three separate bedrooms, providing flexibility for a growing family or changing needs. The lower level features a separate potential granny flat with its own private entrances and key, making it ideal for extended family, guests, or additional living accommodations. The suite includes a renovated bathroom, separate laundry, and a gas fireplace, creating a comfortable and inviting space with excellent versatility. Outside, enjoy your own private backyard oasis. The new hot tub and updated wrap-around deck and fence provide the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining, while the mature pond and established landscaping create a peaceful and very private atmosphere. The property also features a recently paved double driveway, completed in 2025, providing generous parking and excellent curb appeal. A rare opportunity to own a home offering extensive updates, flexible living arrangements, a separate potential granny suite, multiple fireplaces, convenient laundry facilities, and a beautifully private outdoor retreat.
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.
31Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$1,052/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
- $4,124 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X13823618
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Time on market
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 45 x 121.32 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Attached, 3 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 218 Forestwood Dr, Kitchener, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $725,000 | N/A | Pc | X13823618 |
Inside
Room by room
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow-Raised
- Municipality
- Kitchener
Building
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2+1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc, 1 × 3pc
- Basement Type
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 2
Parking
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 2
- Total Parking
- 3
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 45 ft
- Depth
- 121.32 ft
- Lot Size
- 45 x 121.32 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 4.2 km |
| Victoria Park | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 4.4 km |
| Central Station - Innovation District | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 4.4 km |
| Queen | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 4.5 km |
| Kitchener GO | GO Transit train: Kitchener | 4.9 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
Active listings only, today.
Detached homes for sale in Kitchener right now
- For sale now
- 324
- Median asking price
- $800K
- New in 7 days
- 45
- Price cuts
- 19%
Middle half: $675K to $1.05M
147 in 28 days
61 listings
This home is asking 9% below the median.
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
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m 1 test or monitoring hole also recorded.
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is Heroux Devtek Inc. — Heroux Devtek Kitchener, 2.9 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.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Lot
- Lot area
- 5,459 sq ft507 m²
- Street frontage
- 45 ft13.7 m
- Depth
- 121.32 ft37 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
- $10,975
- Total land transfer tax
- $10,975
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $6,975
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 $725,000
- $6,500
- Ontario total
- $10,975
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
- Meadowlane Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–672%Grade 6 average150 m
- St Mark Catholic Elementary SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades JK–865%Grade 6 average500 m
- Driftwood Park Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion81%Grade 6 average1 km
- ÉÉC Cardinal-LégerConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–661%Grade 6 average3.7 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Forest Heights Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–1248%Grade 9 math850 m
- Resurrection Catholic Secondary SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1257%Grade 9 math3 km
- Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion73%Grade 9 math4.4 km
- École secondaire David Saint-JacquesConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1270%Grade 9 math9.1 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
$3,652
- Mortgage$3,308
- Property tax$344
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$10,975
$6,975 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$2,600
a month, median asking rent of 42 similar homes in Kitchener.
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