42.9724° N · 81.3680° W — South A, London South — MLS® #X14031744
1978 Riverbend Rd
$969,000
South A, London South, Ontario N6K 0A1
- 4+1
- BedroomsBeds
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 2000-2500 sqft2000-2500
- SizeSq ft
- 54.13 x 130.61 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
1978 Riverbend Rd is a 4+1-bedroom, 4-bathroom detached house in South A, London South, listed for sale at an asking price of $969,000 (MLS® X14031744).
1978 Riverbend Rd. offers exceptional executive living in one of London's most prestigious and highly sought-after neighbourhoods - Riverbend. Located in the city's desirable northwest quadrant, this fully renovated residence combines timeless elegance, outstanding curb appeal, and an unbeatable lifestyle surrounded by scenic walking and hiking trails, premier dining, boutique shopping, fitness studios, hot yoga, and top-tier amenities. One of the home's most remarkable features is its incredible setting - backing directly onto beautiful green space and mature woods, creating a private, peaceful backdrop rarely found in the city. The expansive rear deck offers the perfect place to relax, entertain, and enjoy the natural surroundings year-round. Designed for both sophisticated entertaining and comfortable family living, this impressive home features 5 spacious bedrooms - including 4 above grade and 1 in the fully finished lower level - along with 4 beautifully updated bathrooms. At the heart of the home is the stunning renovated kitchen, showcasing modern finishes, generous prep space, and a seamless open-concept layout flowing effortlessly into the living and dining areas. Rich hardwood flooring, expansive principal rooms, main floor laundry, and refined finishes throughout further elevate the home's luxurious character. A rare turnkey opportunity in one of London's finest communities, 1978 Riverbend Rd delivers luxury, privacy, and lifestyle in equal measure. Experience Riverbend living at its absolute best. Schedule your private showing today.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
83Good
Condition score
3 documented update signals
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The data table
Every fact
Everything the board publishes for this home.
- Tax
- $7,862 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X14031744
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 16-30
- Time on market
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 54.13 x 130.61 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Attached, 6 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 1978 Riverbend Rd, London South, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $969,000 | N/A | For Sale | X14031744 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Great Rm3.6 × 6.85 mLarge Window, Vaulted Ceiling
- Living4.47 × 8.07 mFireplace
- Kitchen6.85 × 8.73 mCentre Island, Pantry
- Laundry6.1 × 7.6 mAccess To Garage, Laundry Sink
- Primary3.96 × 5.46 m5 Pc Ensuite, W/I Closet
- 2nd Br3.65 × 4.67 m
- 3rd Br3.63 × 5.48 m
- 4th Br2.99 × 4.87 m
- Rec8.2 × 9.44 m
- 5th Br3.53 × 3.6 m
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- South A
- Municipality
- London South
Building
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Building Age
- 16-30
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4+1
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 5pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc 2nd, 1 × 2pc Main, 1 × 3pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Inside Entry, Pvt Double
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 2
- Additional Parking
- 4
- Total Parking
- 6
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 54.13 ft
- Depth
- 130.61 ft
- Lot Size
- 54.13 x 130.61 ft
Where it sits
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Detached in South A
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Detached homes for sale in South A right now
- For sale now
- 17
- Median asking price
- $1.03M
- New in 7 days
- 0
- Price cuts
- 6%
Middle half: $925K to $1.18M
4 in 28 days
1 listing
This home is asking 6% below the median.
See all homes in South AAsking 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
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is Corporation of the City of London — Oxford Pollution Control Plant, 2.1 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 London Hydro Inc.
- internet speedOn recordWired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 120 m away Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (120 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, Execulink, NFTC, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Execulink, Falcon Internet Services, Rogers, TekSavvy, 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, Upper Thames 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
- Lot area
- 7,070 sq ft657 m²
- Street frontage
- 54.13 ft16.5 m
- Depth
- 130.61 ft39.8 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
- $15,855
- Total land transfer tax
- $15,855
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $11,855
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 $969,000
- $11,380
- Ontario total
- $15,855
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
- St. Nicholas Senior Separate SchoolLondon District Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades JK–886%Grade 6 average600 m
- Byron Northview Public SchoolThames Valley DSBPublic · grades JK–874%Grade 6 average2.7 km
- John Dearness Public SchoolThames Valley DSBPublic · grades JK–893%Grade 6 average3.2 km
- École élémentaire Marie-CurieConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades JK–688%Grade 6 average3.3 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- St Thomas Aquinas Secondary SchoolLondon District Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades 9–1264%Grade 9 math2.7 km
- Oakridge Secondary SchoolThames Valley DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion64%Grade 9 math4.4 km
- St. Andre Bessette Secondary SchoolLondon District Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades 9–1270%Grade 9 math5.7 km
- Sir Frederick Banting Secondary SchoolThames Valley DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion55%Grade 9 math6.1 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
$5,076
- Mortgage$4,421
- Property tax$655
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$15,855
$11,855 for first-time buyers.
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