43.4210° N · 80.5002° W — Kitchener — MLS® #X13447468
405-279 Chandler Dr
$219,900
Kitchener, Ontario N2E 1X6
- 1
- BedroomsBeds
- 1
- BathroomsBaths
- 800-899 sqft800-899
- SizeSq ft
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In short · from the listing record
405-279 Chandler Dr is a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo in Kitchener, listed for sale at an asking price of $219,900 (MLS® X13447468).
Welcome to this beautifully updated 1-bedroom condo, offering a comfortable, low-maintenance lifestyle in a convenient, commuter-friendly location. Bright, spacious, and move-in ready, this home is an excellent option for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for affordable ownership without sacrificing comfort or style. From the moment you walk in, the generous entry area gives the unit a surprisingly practical feel. With the function of a foyer or mudroom, it offers valuable space for everyday coming-and-going. The standout feature is the kitchen. Thoughtfully renovated with updated cabinetry, quartz countertops, modern finishes, and plenty of functional workspace, it brings a polished, elevated feel to the heart of the home. Whether you are preparing dinner, hosting a friend, or simply enjoying your day-to-day routine, this kitchen feels both stylish and practical. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the living space with natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere throughout. The layout is efficient yet comfortable, with a spacious bedroom, well-appointed bathroom, ample storage, and a natural flow that makes the unit feel welcoming. One of the home's best lifestyle features is the expansive covered terrace, extending your living space outdoors and creating the perfect spot for morning coffee, quiet evenings, or casual entertaining. It adds a rare sense of openness that is not always easy to find in condo living. Residents enjoy elevator access, a sauna, secure underground parking, and well-maintained landscaped grounds. Condo fees include heat, hydro, water, building insurance, parking, and common elements, helping simplify monthly expenses. Ideally located close to major highways, shopping, restaurants, transit, and everyday amenities, this updated condo offers convenience, value, and a comfortable place to call home.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
76Good
Condition score
2 documented update signals
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
43Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$370/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 73 condos with 1 bedroom for lease in Kitchener right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage, property tax and the condo fee.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The data table
Every fact
Everything the board publishes for this home.
- Tax
- $1,465 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13447468
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Time on market
- Size
- 800-899 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 1 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 405-279 Chandler Dr, Kitchener, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $219,900 | N/A | Pc | X13447468 |
Inside
Room by room
Property
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Style
- 1 Storey/Apt
- Municipality
- Kitchener
Building
- Size
- 800-899 sqft
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc
- Basement Type
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 1
- Total Parking
- 1
Utilities
- Cooling
- Wall Unit
- Heating Type
- Baseboard
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 | 2.3 km |
| Block Line | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 3 km |
| Borden | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 3.1 km |
| Kitchener Market | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 3.1 km |
| Kitchener GO | GO Transit train: Kitchener | 3.9 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
Condo Apt in Kitchener
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Condos for sale in Kitchener right now
- For sale now
- 155
- Median asking price
- $350K
- New in 7 days
- 15
- Price cuts
- 20%
Middle half: $300K to $400K
60 in 28 days
31 listings
This home is asking 37% 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: 9.2 km
- water wellsOn record1 water-supply well recorded within 250 m From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 10.1 m.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 19.8 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (61 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 Ultra Manufacturing Ltd. — Mitchell Plastics, 2.3 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 this location Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (20 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.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $1,924
- Total land transfer tax
- $1,924
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$1,924
- Total for first-time buyers
- $0
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $219,900
- $1,649
- Ontario total
- $1,924
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
- Trillium Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–667%Grade 6 average450 m
- Monsignor Haller Catholic Elementary SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades JK–859%Grade 6 average650 m
- Forest Hill Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–654%Grade 6 average750 m
- ÉÉC Cardinal-LégerConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–661%Grade 6 average2.1 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Forest Heights Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–1248%Grade 9 math1.8 km
- St Mary's High SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1248%Grade 9 math2.5 km
- Cameron Heights Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–1274%Grade 9 math3 km
- École secondaire David Saint-JacquesConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1270%Grade 9 math7 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
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A month, all in
$2,120
- Mortgage$1,004
- Property tax$122
- Condo or maintenance fee$994
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$1,924
$0 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$1,750
a month, median asking rent of 73 similar homes in Kitchener.
Community
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