Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

292 THORNCREST Drive

Waterloo, BC N2L5R5

$999,900

5 bed4.5 bath6 parking2,937 sqftBuilt 1999
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Stories
2
Frontage
66 feet

SR2A

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$7,920.4

Interior

Basement
Finished, Full
Heating
Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling / A/C
Central air conditioning
Fireplace
Yes (1)
Fireplace type
Electric, Other - See remarks
Appliances
Water softener, Central Vacuum

Exterior & Lot

Exterior features
Brick, Vinyl siding
Lot features
Southern exposure, Sump Pump, In-Law Suite

Building

Foundation
Poured Concrete
Water source
Municipal water
Sewer
Municipal sewage system
Utilities
Natural Gas, Electricity, Cable
Security
Smoke Detectors

Parking

Total spaces
6 — covered indicated
Features
Attached Garage

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
4pc BathroomBasement
BedroomBasement10'1'' x 11'7''
BedroomBasement10'1'' x 11'7''
KitchenBasement7'8'' x 12'9''
Living room/Dining roomBasement12'1'' x 13'11''
4pc BathroomSecond level
BedroomSecond level12'0'' x 11'3''
BedroomSecond level17'7'' x 13'9''
3pc Ensuite bathSecond level
Primary BedroomSecond level12'11'' x 22'0''
2pc BathroomMain level
OfficeMain level11'7'' x 12'6''
KitchenMain level13'0'' x 17'0''
Living room/Dining roomMain level12'1'' x 24'10''

Listing Information

MLS®
40843841
Listed
June 29, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 77 days
Data last synced
September 15, 2026

Listing provided by: RE/MAX Escarpment Golfi Realty Inc. · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Set on a premium 66' x 114' lot, Welcome to an exceptional family home in Waterloo's prestigious Lakeshore neighbourhood, offering approx 3,000 sqft of finished living space and the perfect blend of luxury, functionality, & income potential. This beautifully updated property features 3+2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, & over $150,000 in recent upgrades, making it ideal for growing families, multigenerational living. A charming double-door entry leads to a bright & inviting interior featuring new ceramic tile flooring in the foyer and kitchen, hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room, and office, elegant pot lights, and a cozy gas fireplace. The stunning brand-new kitchen, just completed in June 2026, offers modern cabinetry, a brand new stove, and a functional layout designed for everyday living and entertaining. Walk out to the huge deck overlooking a private, mature treed backyard with a peaceful trail-like setting. The second floor offers a massive primary bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and two additional spacious bedrooms sharing a full bath. The professionally finished legal second dwelling, completed in 2023 with over $100,000 invested, features two bedrooms, a full kitchen, living area, separate entrance, and private laundry, providing excellent mortgage support or space for extended family. Additional improvements include a newly constructed walkway to the basement entrance in 2023, beautifully landscaped front gardens with an irrigation system featuring 6 sprinklers, a double-car garage, and parking for 4 more vehicles, totaling 6 parkings. Ideally located just minutes from the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, Conestoga Mall, top-rated schools, parks, trails, and transit. This property offers unmatched convenience and long-term value in terms of a spacious family home, an income-generating investment property, or a home that allows your university-bound children to live close to campus while building equity. RSA (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$340/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

442 - Lakeshore North average

$456/sqft

8 active listing(s)

Parking: 6 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: 7.5% ($74,990) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$799,920.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$5,160.81
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$807.03
Total monthly cost$5,967.85
Interest paid over 5-yr term$229,259.37
Balance at end of term$719,530.63

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$74,990
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$7,112.23

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$74,990
Estimated BC PTT$17,998
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$94,488

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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