43.4095° N · 80.4687° W — Kitchener — MLS® #X14143972
242 Southwood Dr
$688,888
Kitchener, Ontario N2E 2B1
- 3
- BedroomsBeds
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 1500-2000 sqft1500-2000
- SizeSq ft
- 47 x 114 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
242 Southwood Dr is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached house in Kitchener, listed for sale at an asking price of $688,888 (MLS® X14143972).
Welcome to 242 Southwood Drive, located in the family-friendly neighbourhood of Country Hills in Kitchener! This charming 5-level side split offers a warm and inviting layout, with plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy. Featuring hardwood floors, a beautifully updated kitchen with new cabinetry, floors and back-splash. This home blends character with thoughtful updates throughout. The walkout family room has a cozy fireplace and provides easy access to he outdoors, while the spacious recreation room offers additional flexibility for entertaining, a home gym, office or family gatherings. Step outside to enjoy the two-level deck, perfect for relaxing or hosting, surrounded by mature trees on a generous, wide lot. A standout feature is the 12' x 16' detached workshop, complete with hydro, its own pony panel and insulated walls, ideal for hobbies, projects or additional workspace. Recent updates include the kitchen cabinetry, flooring, backsplash and appliances (2022), basement bathroom (2020), basement carpeting (2020), extended deck (2025), new sliding door (2026), water softener (2024), and more. Additional features include dry crawl space storage and a powered gazebo. Set in a quiet, established neighbourhood known for its mature trees, excellent schools and welcoming community, with convenient access to everyday amenities. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy space, comfort and a great neighbourhood!
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
73Good
Condition score
1 documented update signal
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
33Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$941/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
- $4,780 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X14143972
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Time on market
- Size
- 1500-2000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 47 x 114 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Attached, 3 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 242 Southwood Dr, Kitchener, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $688,888 | N/A | For Sale | X14143972 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Foyer1.89 × 2.11 mSeparate Rm, Tile Floor, Wainscoting
- Family3.45 × 5.6 mW/O To Deck, Gas Fireplace, hardwood floor
- Living4.3 × 4.57 mhardwood floor, Large Window, Laminate
- Dining2.74 × 5.35 mCombined W/Living, Open Concept, Laminate
- Kitchen3.19 × 4.66 mPot Lights, W/O To Deck, Renovated
- Primary3.66 × 4.96 mW/I Closet, Laminate, Window
- Bathroom1.87 × 3.17 m4 Pc Bath, Window
- 2nd Br2.74 × 4.28 mBroadloom, Closet, Window
- 3rd Br2.78 × 4.28 m
- Rec4.49 × 5.48 mBroadloom, Window
- Study2.72 × 3.03 mUnfinished, Window
- Bathroom1.75 × 1.87 m3 Pc Bath, Laminate
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- Sidesplit 5
- Municipality
- Kitchener
Building
- Size
- 1500-2000 sqft
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc 3rd, 1 × 3pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- 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
- 47 ft
- Depth
- 114 ft
- Lot Size
- 47 x 114 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Block Line | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 1.6 km |
| Fairway | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 2.6 km |
| Mill | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 2.8 km |
| Borden | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 3.7 km |
| Kitchener Market | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 4.3 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: GRT ION stops map layer from the Region of Waterloo under the Region of Waterloo Open Data Licence, downloaded October 18, 2026. 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
- 334
- Median asking price
- $800K
- New in 7 days
- 50
- Price cuts
- 19%
Middle half: $670K to $1.05M
155 in 28 days
62 listings
This home is asking 14% 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
- railOn recordNearest rail line: 810 m
- trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 7.9 km
- water wellsOn record1 water-supply well recorded within 250 m It was drilled for domestic use. 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 34.6 m.
- npriOn record1 facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is Custom Foam Systems, 810 m away. Facilities report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory above set thresholds; reporting a release is not a finding of harm.
- 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.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Lot
- Street frontage
- 47 ft14.3 m
- Depth
- 114 ft34.7 m
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
- $10,253
- Total land transfer tax
- $10,253
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $6,253
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 $688,888
- $5,778
- Ontario total
- $10,253
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
- Country Hills Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–656%Grade 6 average500 m
- ÉÉC Cardinal-LégerConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–661%Grade 6 average1.1 km
- Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades JK–871%Grade 6 average1.2 km
- Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades JK–858%Grade 6 average1.4 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- St Mary's High SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1248%Grade 9 math1.1 km
- Huron Heights Secondary SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–1261%Grade 9 math1.7 km
- Eastwood Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–1242%Grade 9 math3.4 km
- École secondaire David Saint-JacquesConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1270%Grade 9 math5 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
$3,541
- Mortgage$3,143
- Property tax$398
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$10,253
$6,253 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$2,600
a month, median asking rent of 42 similar homes in Kitchener.
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