Updated 2-storey family home in Laurelwood cul-de-sac

Property details for 537 Havendale Place, Waterloo

Type: Residential
Style: Other
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Living Area: 2,500 square feet
Stories: 2
Basement: Finished, Full
Parking: Attached Garage
Heating: Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Brick, Vinyl siding
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $5,548

This 2-storey house on Havendale Place sits in a quiet cul-de-sac in Erbsville-Laurelwood, giving you 2,500 square feet of finished living space. You've got 3 beds, 2.5 baths, and a main-floor office that could double as a playroom. The photos show a bright great room with large windows and an open layout into the kitchen, which has Cambria quartz counters and a 36-inch gas range. Upstairs, the primary suite has French doors and a 4-piece ensuite, plus two more bedrooms and a full bath. There's also second-floor laundry, which is a lifesaver. One fireplace in the great room, and the basement is fully finished with a big rec room that's 23 by 22 feet. Outside, the yard has a gas BBQ hookup and a paved driveway that fits 8 cars. Updates include new flooring on the second level (2025), a new garage door (January 2026), and a new water softener (June 2025). Built in 1999 with brick and vinyl siding, it's got central air and forced-air gas heating. You're a short walk from transit, parks, and top-rated schools, and the University of Waterloo is about 3 km away. With a price of $899,000 and annual taxes around $5,548, it's above the nearby median of $705k, but the location score is 88 out of 100. 17 active listings nearby, so it's a competitive market.

About 537 Havendale Place, Waterloo — Property Score

Prime Location

Score: 68/100

Value

Priced 1.2% above area median of $888,000 based on 53 comparable properties nearby 68

$360/sqft - 12.2% below the $410/sqft area median 88

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

2,500 sqft - 23% more space than similarly priced homes (2,030 sqft median) 78

3 bedrooms - 1 fewer than similarly priced 4-bedroom homes nearby 48

3 bathrooms - typical for similarly priced properties 60

Location

$114K median household income - above the Canadian average of $70K 87

89% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 95

94% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 95

82% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 96

5,217/km² population density - an urban neighbourhood 65

Market

Just listed - area average is 29 days on market 100

-1.6% median price change over 1 month - stable pricing in the area 42

58.8 months of housing supply - 235 active listings with 4 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

8-car garage - more than the area average of 4.5 spots 95

Finished, Full basement - adds valuable living space 85

efficient gas forced air heating 80

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

1 fireplace - a desirable feature for Canadian winters 75

Built in 1999 (27 years old) - may benefit from selective updates, newer than the area average (1988) 58

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.62% effective tax rate ($5,548/yr) - below the Canadian average of ~1% 81

7% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 38

Quality

Condition

Listing

41 photos provided - 5% more than the area average of 39 photos 92

6 of 7 key property details provided (86%) - comprehensive listing with excellent detail 86

* This property score is an approximate estimate based on publicly available data, nearby comparable listings, and automated analysis. Scores are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional appraisals or investment advice. Actual property values may vary. We recommend consulting a licensed real estate professional for accurate assessments.