Side-split with park views and in-law suite potential in Forest Hill

Property details for 285 Stonybrook Drive, Kitchener

Type: Residential
Style: Other
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Living Area: 1,544 square feet
Stories: 2
Basement: Finished, Full
Parking: Attached Garage
Heating: Forced air
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Brick
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $4,189

This 3-bed, 2-bath side-split in Forest Hill is all about flexibility. Main floor has a living room that stretches 19'8" deep, with a separate dining room and a galley kitchen. Upstairs, three bedrooms share a 4pc bath, and the primary fits a queen bed with room to spare. Finished basement is the real wildcard: a huge rec room at 12'2" x 17'0", a bonus room for an office or gym, plus a 3pc bath and laundry. You could easily carve out an in-law suite down there. Backyard backs onto a park, and the new ceramic tile roof means you won't touch it for decades. Parking's a non-issue with a driveway for two and an attached garage. It's a 10-minute walk to Tim Hortons and Wild Wing, and St. Mary's Hospital is 1.4 km away. Schools are within 3 km, and Highway access is quick for commuters. At $699,900, it's priced above the area's $599K median, but the lot frontage (79 ft) and the in-law potential justify it. Property score for investment is 87/10, and active listings are moving in about 48 days. You're getting a solid, updated shell with plenty of room to make it your own.

About 285 Stonybrook Drive, Kitchener — Property Score

Strong Investment Great Location

Score: 67/100

Value

Priced 6.2% above area median of $659,000 based on 112 comparable properties nearby 61

$453/sqft - 9.4% above the $414/sqft area median 56

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

1,544 sqft - 16% less space than similarly priced homes (1,846 sqft median) 47

3 bedrooms - typical for similarly priced homes 60

2 bathrooms - typical for similarly priced properties 60

Location

$52K median household income - below the Canadian average of $70K 56

83% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 91

46% homeownership rate - a renter-majority neighbourhood 62

71% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 87

1,826/km² population density - a well-balanced suburban area 88

Market

Just listed - area average is 39 days on market 100

+2.2% median price change over 1 month - stable pricing in the area 61

33.6 months of housing supply - 604 active listings with 18 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

6-car garage - more than the area average of 4.3 spots 95

Finished, Full basement - adds valuable living space 85

standard forced air system 75

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.6% effective tax rate ($4,188/yr) - very low tax burden 82

52% renter population - strong rental demand in this area 92

Quality

Condition

Listing

49 photos provided - 26% more than the area average of 39 photos 92

5 of 7 key property details provided (71%) - good detail coverage 76

* 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.