20 Fairview Avenue
Kitchener, Waterloo ON N2H 3E8
$575,000
Opportunity, character, and endless potential await! This classic 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is ready for its next chapter and offers the perfect canvas for someone with vision. Situated on a large, beautifully treed lot on a mature street just steps from downtown, this property combines an exceptional location with unlimited possibilities.
The welcoming full-width covered front porch sets the tone, while inside you'll find spacious principal rooms including an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and a comfortable living room with a cozy wood stove. Original woodwork throughout adds warmth, charm, and timeless character that simply can't be duplicated.
This home requires extensive updating but offers incredible potential to become a stunning family residence or, a potential duplex investment. The unfinished walk-up attic offers excellent potential for future living space, while an upper walk-out porch off one of the bedrooms adds even more character and charm.
The true showstopper is the spectacular backyard. The oversized, beautifully treed lot provides exceptional privacy and plenty of room for gardens, entertaining, family gatherings, or simply enjoying your own peaceful outdoor retreat.
Recent improvements include a new roof and eavestroughs (2022), two attic windows replaced (2022), and a new furnace (2017), providing a solid starting point for your renovation plans. Additional features include a detached garage, a long private driveway with parking for 4-5 vehicles, a covered rear entry porch, and a flexible closing date.
Bring your imagination and restore this character-filled home to its full potential. Great chance for a ...
+ Read More| Status: | Active |
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| Property Type: | Residential |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Above Grade Sqft: | 1,626 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $4,531 |
| County Or Parish: | Waterloo |
| Year Built: | 1922 |
| Lot Features: | Urban, Rectangular, City Lot, Highway Access, Major Highway, Public Transit, Skiing |
| State Or Province: | ON |
| Directions: | Between Weber st and king st |
| Foundation Details: | Unknown |
| Fireplace Features: | Wood Burning Stove |
| Garage: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 6,500 |
| Basement: | Full, Unfinished |
| Interior Features: | None |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Finished Area Units: | Square Feet |
| MLS Area Major: | 2 - Kitchener East |
| Zoning: | R2B |
| Stories Total: | 2 |
| Year Built Source: | Other |
| Frontage Length: | 50.00 |
| Parking Total: | 6 |
| Year Built Details: | Town Records |
| Baths Total Rooms: | 2 |
| Hst Applicable To Sale Price: | No |
| Kitchens Above Grade: | 1 |
| Kitchens Total: | 1 |
| Laundry Total: | 1 |
| Lot Depth: | 130 |
| Number Of 4 Piece Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Number Of Rooms Below Grade: | 1 |
| Survey Type: | None |
| Year Roof Replaced: | 2,022 |
| Association Fee 2 Frequency: | Monthly |
| Property Condition: | 100+ Years |
| MLS® Number: | 40871297 |
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| List Price: | $575,000 |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Total Finished Sqft: | 1,626 |
| Architectural Style: | Traditional |
| City: | Kitchener |
| Postal Code: | N2H 3E8 |
| Cooling: | None |
| Heating: | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Parking Features: | Detached Garage |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Municipal, Municipal-Metered |
| Roof: | Asphalt Shing |
| Laundry Features: | Main Level |
| Construction Materials: | Brick |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-10-16 |
| Fireplace: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Basement: | true |
| Building Area Source: | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Square Feet |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | 225090083 |
| Utility Sewer: | Sewer (Municipal) |
| Covered Spaces: | 1 |
| Garage Spaces: | 1 |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Frontage Type: | North |
| MLS Area Minor: | 212 - Downtown Kitchener/East Ward |
| Main Level Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | Main |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,626 |
| Cross Street: | between weber and king |
| Acres Range: | < 0.5 |
| Baths On Level Second Count: | 1 |
| Beds Above Grade: | 4 |
| Beds On Level Second Count: | 4 |
| Current Price: | 575,000 |
| Driveway Parking: | Private Drive Single Wide |
| Holdover Days: | 120 |
| Laundry Basement Count: | 1 |
| Lot Irregularities: | 50.08 ft x 129.97 ft x 50.08 ft x 129.97 ft |
| Number Of Rooms Above Grade: | 10 |
| Property Attached: | Detached |
| Ratio Current Price By Above Gra: | 353.62854 |
| Inclusions: | None |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 50 x 130 |
| Open Parking Spaces: | 5 |
| Rooms Total: | 11 |
Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc.
Listing Agent:
Walkscore
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