Wetlands Backyard with In-Law Suite in New Hamburg

Property details for 56 Smith's Creek Drive, New Hamburg

Type: Residential
Style: Other
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Living Area: 3,027 square feet
Stories: 2
Basement: Finished, Full
Parking: Attached Garage
Heating: Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Brick, Stone, Vinyl siding
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $5,400

The rear of this 2-storey home opens onto a protected wetland, so no one will ever build behind you. In the open main living area, a gas fireplace warms the space, connecting to a kitchen with a walk-in pantry and dual ovens. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including a primary suite with a 5-piece ensuite and soaker tub, plus a 25x16 family room-big enough for a media setup or play zone. A finished basement adds two more bedrooms, a full kitchen, and its own laundry, making it a natural in-law suite with a separate entrance. The garage has a Tesla charger and MyQ opener, and the home's smart Nest system handles security and temperature. Built in 2011, the 3,027 square feet includes 5 beds and 4 baths total. You're on a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood, a 5-minute drive to The Puddicombe House for dinner or a short ride to Castle Kilbride for local history. School bus stops nearby for Waterloo-Oxford D.S.S., about 3.2 km away. Property tax runs about $5,400 annually. It's listed at $899,800, which aligns with the few other homes nearby-only two active listings in the area. This one stands out for the private green space and income potential from that basement apartment.

About 56 Smith's Creek Drive, New Hamburg — Property Score

Great Location Well Priced

Score: 68/100

Value

Priced 14.3% below area median of $1,049,900 based on 6 comparable properties nearby 91

$297/sqft - 15.4% below the $351/sqft area median 93

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

3,027 sqft - 19% more space than similarly priced homes (2,536 sqft median) 75

5 bedrooms - 1 more than similarly priced 4-bedroom homes nearby 72

4 bathrooms - 1 more than similarly priced properties nearby 72

Location

$104K median household income - above the Canadian average of $70K 82

87% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 94

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

59% of residents commute under 30 minutes - good commuting convenience 77

594/km² population density - a low-density residential area 65

Market

Just listed - area average is 18 days on market 96

-13.3% median price change over 1 month - declining prices in the area 1

10.5 months of housing supply - 21 active listings with 2 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

4-car garage - area average is 6.6 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 2011 (15 years old) - well within modern building standards, newer than the area average (1984) 70

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.6% effective tax rate ($5,400/yr) - very low tax burden 82

7% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 38

Quality

Condition

Listing

47 photos provided - below the area average of 48 photos 92

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

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