43.4464° N · 80.4811° W — Kitchener — MLS® #X14123276
496 King St
$999,999
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 2L6
- 1100-1500 sqft1100-1500
- SizeSq ft
- 40 x 109 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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496 King St is a home in Kitchener, listed for sale at an asking price of $999,999 (MLS® X14123276).
Exceptional opportunity to own a versatile mixed-use building in the heart of Downtown Kitchener along the vibrant King Street East corridor. This high-exposure property benefits from strong pedestrian and vehicular traffic, making it ideal for a wide range of commercial uses.The main floor features a bright, street-facing commercial space, previously operated as a hair salon, offering excellent visibility and signage potential-perfect for retail, service-based businesses, or professional offices. The upper level includes a self-contained residential apartment, providing an excellent opportunity for owner-occupancy, rental income, or live/work flexibility.Situated in a rapidly growing urban hub, this property is just minutes from Downtown Kitchener amenities including restaurants, cafes, retail shops, LRT transit, and major employers. The location also offers convenient access to public transit, nearby hospitals, and key commuter routes, enhancing both business exposure and residential appeal.With flexible zoning allowing for a variety of commercial and residential uses, this property is ideal for entrepreneurs, investors, or end-users looking to establish themselves in one of Kitchener's most dynamic and evolving areas.
Listing readings
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Condition score
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The data table
Every fact
Everything the board publishes for this home.
- Tax
- $5,178 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X14123276
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Other
- Time on market
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 40 x 109 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 8 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 496 King St, Kitchener, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $999,999 | N/A | For Sale | X14123276 |
Inside
Room by room
Property
- Property Type
- Other
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Municipality
- Kitchener
Building
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Construction
- Alum Siding
Parking
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 8
- Total Parking
- 8
Land
- Frontage
- 40 ft
- Depth
- 109 ft
- Lot Size
- 40 x 109 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Market | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 200 m |
| Frederick | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 650 m |
| Borden | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 650 m |
| Queen | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 700 m |
| Kitchener GO | GO Transit train: Kitchener | 1.4 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.
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
- railOn recordNearest rail line: 890 m
- trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
- devappsOn record5 open development applications within 250 m An application is a proposal: it may change, be refused or never be built.
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 6.7 km
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m 65 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 4.3 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (198 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 Krug Furniture Inc. — Seating, 1.5 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- fcsiOn record1 federal contaminated site within 1 km All of them are closed. The federal inventory covers federal land only, not 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 – City of Kitchener. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Lot
- Lot area
- 4,360 sq ft405 m²
- Street frontage
- 40 ft12.2 m
- Depth
- 109 ft33.2 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
- $16,475
- Total land transfer tax
- $16,475
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $12,475
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 $999,999
- $12,000
- Ontario total
- $16,475
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
- Suddaby Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion79%Grade 6 average700 m
- Sheppard Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion72%Grade 6 average750 m
- St Anne Catholic Elementary SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion72%Grade 6 average1 km
- École élémentaire L'HarmonieConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades JK–884%Grade 6 average3.6 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Cameron Heights Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–1274%Grade 9 math200 m
- Eastwood Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–1242%Grade 9 math1.8 km
- St Mary's High SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1248%Grade 9 math3.1 km
- École secondaire David Saint-JacquesConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1270%Grade 9 math5.6 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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A month, all in
$4,995
- Mortgage$4,563
- Property tax$432
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$16,475
$12,475 for first-time buyers.
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