Backsplit with Workshop Garage Near Uptown Waterloo

Property details for 87 Christopher Drive, Waterloo

Type: Residential
Style: Other
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Living Area: 1,259 square feet
Lot Size: 0.104
Stories: 2
Basement: Finished, Full
Parking: Detached Garage
Heating: Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Brick, Aluminum siding
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $3,853

This 3-bed, 2-bath backsplit on Christopher Drive is all about the garage. It's detached, wired with 220V, and set up as a workshop with a separate door. The main house is 1,259 sqft on a 40-foot frontage, and the long driveway fits three more cars. Inside, the kitchen counters are granite, and the living room gets plenty of light from a big front window. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is 12'10" x 9'7" and looks over the backyard. The basement has a rec room (11'8" x 17'6") plus a 2-piece bath and laundry. There's a separate side entrance to the basement, so rental potential is there if you want it. Built in 1977, it's got brick and aluminum siding, central air, and forced air gas heat. Property taxes are $3,673 for the year. You're 200m from Bluevale Collegiate, and Uptown Waterloo restaurants like Huether Hotel are about a 2km walk. The market's moderate: median sold price nearby is $564,450, and homes are selling in about 27 days. Priced at $575,000, that's fair for the area, especially with the workshop garage.

About 87 Christopher Drive, Waterloo — Property Score

Prime Location Strong Investment

Score: 71/100

Value

Priced 11.5% below area median of $650,000 based on 25 comparable properties nearby 87

$457/sqft - 8.4% below the $499/sqft area median 83

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

1,259 sqft - 16% less space than similarly priced homes (1,505 sqft median) 47

3 bedrooms - typical for similarly priced homes 60

2 bathrooms - typical for similarly priced properties 60

4,530 sqft lot - a standard lot for the area 65

Location

$109K median household income - above the Canadian average of $70K 85

93% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 99

100% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 100

84% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 97

2,018/km² population density - a well-balanced suburban area 90

Market

Just listed - area average is 21 days on market 100

+1.6% median price change over 1 month - stable pricing in the area 58

42 months of housing supply - 252 active listings with 6 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

4-car garage - area average is 4.6 spots 95

Finished, Full basement - adds valuable living space 85

efficient gas forced air heating 80

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

Built in 1977 (49 years old) - established home with character, older than the area average (1986) 45

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.64% effective tax rate ($3,673/yr) - below the Canadian average of ~1% 81

Quality

Condition

Listing

37 photos provided - below the area average of 40 photos 92

7 of 7 key property details provided (100%) - comprehensive listing with excellent detail 95

* 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.