43.4580° N · 80.4613° W — Kitchener — MLS® #X14154824
242 Sherwood Ave
$549,900
Kitchener, Ontario N2B 1K3
- 3
- BedroomsBeds
- 1
- BathroomsBaths
- 1100-1500 sqft1100-1500
- SizeSq ft
- 60.36 x 118 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
242 Sherwood Ave is a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached house in Kitchener, listed for sale at an asking price of $549,900 (MLS® X14154824).
Welcome to 242 Sherwood Avenue, Kitchener! This charming home offers many updates throughout, making it a fantastic opportunity for first-time home buyers, empty nesters, and downsizers alike! Step inside to discover a bright and spacious newly updated kitchen featuring plenty of cabinetry, generous prep space, and a convenient breakfast bar for casual dining. A side entrance off the kitchen provides easy access to the detached garage and parking area. The inviting dining area flows seamlessly into the kitchen and features a stunning double-sided wood-burning fireplace that connects to the cozy living room. With soaring ceilings, plenty of natural light, and the warmth of the fireplace, the living room is the perfect place to relax and unwind. New flooring throughout the main level adds a fresh, modern feel. The main floor also offers three generously sized bedrooms, all featuring stylish sliding barn door closets, along with a 4-piece bathroom. The unspoiled basement offers endless possibilities and plenty of potential to create additional living space to suit your needs. Outside, enjoy a spacious side yard with room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. A detached single-car garage and driveway parking for two vehicles add to the convenience of this property. With its many updates, functional layout, and inviting atmosphere, this home is ideal for those looking to enter the market or enjoy the convenience of main-floor living. Don't miss your chance to call 242 Sherwood Avenue home!
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.
51Near break-even
Cash flow quality
−$262/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
- $4,232 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X14154824
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Time on market
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 60.36 x 118 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Detached, 3 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 242 Sherwood Ave, Kitchener, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $549,900 | N/A | For Sale | X14154824 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Bathroom1.68 × 3.12 m4 Pc Bath
- Br3.3 × 3.45 m
- Br3.23 × 3.12 m
- Dining2.82 × 3.56 m
- Kitchen4.04 × 3.48 m
- Living6.07 × 3.48 m
- Br3.53 × 3.48 m
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Municipality
- Kitchener
Building
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc Main
- Basement Type
- Unfinished
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- Detached
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 2
- Total Parking
- 3
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- None
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 60.36 ft
- Depth
- 118 ft
- Lot Size
- 60.36 x 118 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Borden | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 2.1 km |
| Kitchener Market | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 2.2 km |
| Frederick | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 2.3 km |
| Kitchener City Hall | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 2.5 km |
| Kitchener GO | GO Transit train: Kitchener | 2.6 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
- 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 31% 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.
Lot
- Lot area
- 7,122 sq ft662 m²
- Street frontage
- 60.36 ft18.4 m
- Depth
- 118 ft36 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
- $7,473
- Total land transfer tax
- $7,473
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $3,473
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 $549,900
- $2,998
- Ontario total
- $7,473
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
- Smithson Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–668%Grade 6 average450 m
- Rosemount Grand RiverWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–8—550 m
- St Anne Catholic Elementary SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion72%Grade 6 average1.1 km
- École élémentaire L'HarmonieConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades JK–884%Grade 6 average4.1 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Rosemount - U Turn SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–12—550 m
- Grand River Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–1258%Grade 9 math1.9 km
- St Mary's High SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1248%Grade 9 math4.3 km
- École secondaire David Saint-JacquesConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1270%Grade 9 math4.8 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
$2,862
- Mortgage$2,509
- Property tax$353
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$7,473
$3,473 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$2,600
a month, median asking rent of 42 similar homes in Kitchener.
Community
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