43.3735° N · 80.4375° W — Kitchener — MLS® #X13850044
278 Thomas Slee Dr
$899,900
Kitchener, Ontario N2P 0B8
- 4
- BedroomsBeds
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 2000-2500 sqft2000-2500
- SizeSq ft
- 60.72 x 100.25 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
278 Thomas Slee Dr is a 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom detached house in Kitchener, listed for sale at an asking price of $899,900 (MLS® X13850044).
THE ULTIMATE DOON SOUTH HOME! From the moment you arrive at 278 Thomas Slee Drive, this Doon South executive home commands attention with it's triple garage. Step past the covered porch into an expansive main level bathed in natural light, where crisp pot lighting, tailored trim work, and California shutters create an immediate sense of warmth. At the heart of the home, the kitchen is crafted for effortless hosting, boasting stainless steel appliances, a generous pantry, and a center island overlooking the open dining area. Flow naturally into the living room, where evenings are best spent gathered around the fireplace framed by a floor-to-ceiling stone feature wall. When warm weather arrives, glass sliders invite you outside to the expansive deck, a covered gazebo, and a fully fenced yard. Upstairs, the home unfolds into a private family haven centered around a second living room with soaring, airy ceilings, the ultimate retreat for movie nights, quiet reading, or homework sessions. Practicality meets luxury on the upper levels, which feature 4 spacious bedrooms, an oversized 4pc bathroom, and laundry. The primary suite serves as a tranquil end-of-day sanctuary, highlighted by a spa-inspired 5pc ensuite complete with a deep corner jacuzzi tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, and generous vanity. Downstairs, the fully finished basement delivers remarkable versatility for extended families, in-laws, or independent teenagers needing their own space. This level features a generous recreation and lounge room illuminated by recessed lighting, a crisp full bathroom, and a fully appointed second kitchen with shaker cabinetry.* With layout options to easily establish a private entrance directly through the garage.* With over 3,000sqft of meticulously planned living space, exceptional upgrades, and quick access to top-tier schools, nature trails, and Highway 401, this Doon South residence is perfect for a growing family. *Virtually Staged Photos*
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.
28Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$1,476/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 24 detached homes with 4 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
- $6,838 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X13850044
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 6-15
- Time on market
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 60.72 x 100.25 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 3 Attached, 4 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 278 Thomas Slee Dr, Kitchener, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $899,900 | N/A | For Sale | X13850044 |
Inside
Room by room
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Municipality
- Kitchener
Building
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Building Age
- 6-15
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 2pc Main, 1 × 4pc 2nd, 2 × 5pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 3
- Additional Parking
- 1
- Total Parking
- 4
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 60.72 ft
- Depth
- 100.25 ft
- Lot Size
- 60.72 x 100.25 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
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 13% above 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
- aggregateOn record1 licensed pit or quarry within 2 km The nearest is 1.7 km away, as mapped.
- 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: 9.4 km
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m 3 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 4.7 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (38 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada 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 this location Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (10 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
- 60.72 ft18.5 m
- Depth
- 100.25 ft30.6 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 GeoWarehouse.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $14,473
- Total land transfer tax
- $14,473
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $10,473
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 $899,900
- $9,998
- Ontario total
- $14,473
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
- Groh Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion81%Grade 6 average100 m
- J W Gerth Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion90%Grade 6 average1.2 km
- St Timothy Catholic Elementary SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades JK–880%Grade 6 average2.1 km
- ÉÉC Cardinal-LégerConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–661%Grade 6 average5.3 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Huron Heights Secondary SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–1261%Grade 9 math3.3 km
- St Mary's High SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1248%Grade 9 math5.7 km
- Preston High SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–1267%Grade 9 math6.2 km
- École secondaire David Saint-JacquesConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1270%Grade 9 math6.7 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
$4,676
- Mortgage$4,106
- Property tax$570
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$14,473
$10,473 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$3,200
a month, median asking rent of 24 similar homes in Kitchener.
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