6-Bedroom Family Home with Legal Basement Apartment in Doon South

Property details for 216 Forest Creek Drive, Kitchener

Type: Residential
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Lot Size: 47.7 x 127.4 FT
Stories: 2
Basement: Finished, Full, Apartment in basement, Separate entrance, Walk-up, N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A
Parking: Garage
Heating: Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Brick, Stone
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $11,410 (2025)

This 2018 Fernbrook-built house in Kitchener's Doon South has 4,147 sq ft above grade plus a fully finished basement, for over 6,000 sq ft of total living space. You get 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, so there's room for everyone. The main floor is open-concept with hardwood floors, a fireplace in the great room, and a kitchen with a large island, stainless appliances, and garden access. Upstairs, the primary suite has double closets and a spa-like ensuite with a freestanding tub and glass shower. One other bedroom has its own ensuite, and two share a Jack-and-Jill bath. The basement is a legal, self-contained 2-bedroom apartment with its own separate entrance, kitchen, and bath-perfect for extended family or rental income. Outside, the lot is 47.7 x 127.4 ft with professional landscaping and a stone and brick exterior. There's parking for 5 cars. It's close to parks and trails, and you're only 3 km from Conestoga College and about 5 km from Fairview Park Mall and Costco. Priced at $1,795,000, it's above the nearby median of $1,295,000, but the size and in-law suite justify it.

About 216 Forest Creek Drive, Kitchener — Property Score

Prime Location Feature Rich

Score: 64/100

Value

Priced 65.6% above area median of $1,083,850 based on 110 comparable properties nearby 1

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

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

5 bathrooms - 1 more than similarly priced properties nearby 72

6,077 sqft lot - a generous lot for the area 78

Location

$118K median household income - above the Canadian average of $70K 89

89% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 96

96% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 97

65% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 82

1,227/km² population density - a well-balanced suburban area 82

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

5-car garage - more than the area average of 4.4 spots 95

Finished, Full, Apartment in basement, Separate entrance, Walk-up, N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A basement - adds valuable living space 85

efficient gas forced air heating 80

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.64% effective tax rate ($11,410/yr) - below the Canadian average of ~1% 81

4% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 35

Quality

Condition

Listing

50 photos provided - 28% 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.