Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

185 STRANGE Street

Kitchener, BC N2G1R5

$699,000

2 bed1 bath4 parking1,016 sqftBuilt 1900
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Style
Other
Stories
1.5
Frontage
49 feet

SGA-2

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$3,697.77

Interior

Basement
Unfinished, Full
Heating
Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling / A/C
Central air conditioning
Fireplace
None
Appliances
Washer, Refrigerator, Water softener, Dishwasher, Stove, Dryer, Microwave Built-in

Exterior & Lot

Exterior features
Brick
Fencing
Fence

Building

Water source
Municipal water
Sewer
Municipal sewage system

Parking

Total spaces
4

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
BedroomSecond level10'5'' x 10'9''
Primary BedroomSecond level14'11'' x 9'6''
4pc BathroomSecond level7'6'' x 10'9''
Living roomMain level14'9'' x 12'5''
KitchenMain level10'6'' x 11'6''
Dining roomMain level7'10'' x 11'6''

Listing Information

MLS®
40857768
Listed
August 24, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 21 days
Data last synced
September 15, 2026

Listing provided by: Chestnut Park Realty Southwestern Ontario Limited · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is situated on a corner lot measuring approximately 49 ft x 132 ft and has been renovated and is move-in ready. The bright, updated interior features modern finishes while maintaining the character and charm of the home, along with a beautiful front porch and a massive backyard with plenty of room to relax, entertain or enjoy the outdoors. The property also offers plenty of future potential, with room to build a detached garage or shop. SGA-2 zoning provides additional possibilities, including the potential for a severance or an additional dwelling unit (ADU), subject to the applicable approvals. Located on quiet, one-way Strange Street, the home benefits from less traffic while still being close to Grand River Hospital, Uptown Waterloo, Belmont Village, the Iron Horse Trail, LRT transit and Catalyst137. A great opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors looking for a renovated home with plenty of outdoor space and future potential. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$688/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

313 - Downtown Kitchener/W. Ward average

$404/sqft

11 active listing(s)

Parking: 4 stall(s) includedStorage locker: Not indicated

Per-stall/locker dollar values aren't itemized in our data source — shown as included/not indicated only, not a fabricated estimate. $/sqft averages are computed live from other active listings, not a third-party model.

Location Insights

Weather

Nearest station: Guelph

13°C

Humidity 88%

Wind SE 2 km/h

Today

23°

Tonight

17°

Wednesday

26°

Wednesday night

12°

Thursday

25°

Thursday night

13°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Nearby Schools

No schools found within a reasonable distance of this property.

Nearby Transit

No TransLink stops within an ~10-minute walk.

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 6.4% ($44,900) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$559,200.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$3,607.77
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$359.15
Total monthly cost$3,966.92
Interest paid over 5-yr term$160,268.33
Balance at end of term$503,002.21

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$44,900
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$5,029.80

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$44,900
Estimated BC PTT$11,980
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$58,380

Minimum down payment: 5% on the first $500,000, 10% on the portion up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M. Stress test: OSFI's minimum qualifying rate, the greater of contract rate + 2% or 5.25% — this is what lenders require you to qualify at, not what you'll actually pay. Closing costs are a typical-range estimate, not a quote — actual legal fees vary. Verify all figures with a mortgage broker and lawyer before relying on them.

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