253 McElroy Drive, Kanata, ON K2L 1Y3
Kanata, ON K2L 1Y3
Quick cost estimateKnown monthly subtotal$2,735.92 / monthLand transfer tax $6,973One-time estimate
Quick cost estimate
$2,735.92 / monthKnown monthly subtotal
- Mortgage principal & interest
- $2,442.28
- Property tax / month
- $293.64
- Maintenance / month
- Period / amount not reported
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Unknown expenses excluded. Mortgage insurance and closing costs are excluded; add insurance and utilities in the assumptions.
Land transfer tax · one time
- Transfer tax total
- $6,973
Before rebates, surcharges and fees. Not part of the monthly subtotal.
Tax assumptions & breakdown
Toronto municipal land transfer tax does not apply to this listing outside the City of Toronto.
- Ontario tax
- $6,973
- Toronto municipal tax
- $0
Current purchase scenario, before rebates, foreign-buyer taxes and fees. Confirm residence classification. Not historical tax paid; excluded from the monthly subtotal.
Ontario rates · Toronto rates (April 2026)
Eligible first-time purchasers may qualify for an Ontario land transfer tax refund of up to $4,000. Toronto buyers may also qualify for a separate municipal rebate of up to $4,475. Eligibility varies and these maximums are not guaranteed savings. See official eligibility links and details.
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About this home
Welcome to 253 McElroy Drive, a three-bedroom, two-full-bathroom semi-detached bungalow located on a quiet, low-traffic residential street in the established Glen Cairn neighbourhood of Kanata. The main level features three bedrooms, an open living and dining area, a functional kitchen with pantry, and a spacious bathroom complete with double vanity and soaker tub with shower. The fully finished basement offers additional living space, including a recreation area, a versatile flex room, a second full bathroom with shower, laundry facilities and generous storage. Outside, enjoy an exceptionally deep, approximately 150-foot lot with a fully fenced backyard, an approximately 20-foot side deck, storage shed and parking for three vehicles. With no rear residential neighbours, the property backs onto Terry Fox Drive and features a tall rear privacy fence. Additional features include central air conditioning, forced-air natural gas heating and a sump pump with battery backup. Conveniently located near parks, schools, recreation facilities, shopping, public transit and everyday amenities, this property offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors seeking a potential long-term rental property. Flexible and quick closing available. Some listing photographs have been virtually staged or digitally enhanced for illustrative purposes. Buyers are encouraged to view the property in person.
Home details
- Days on market
- Not reported
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- MLS® number
- X14106346
- Source status
- New
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Postal code
- K2L 1Y3
- Kitchens
- 1
- Kitchens above grade
- 1
- Family room / den
- No
- Interior size (reported range)
- 700-1100
- Lot depth
- 148.84 ft
- Garage parking spaces
- Not reported
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Occupancy
- Tenant
- Possession type
- Flexible
- Garage
- None
- Annual property tax
- 3523.69
- Basement
- Finished
- Interior features
- Sump Pump
- Exterior features
- Deck
- Architectural style
- Bungalow
- Parking features
- Private Triple
- Pool features
- None
- Fireplace
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Garage available
- No
- Heating system
- Forced Air
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Direction facing
- West
- Construction materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- MLS entry age (not confirmed DOM)
- 15 days
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Utilities and services
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Heating system
- Forced Air
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
A reported service is not necessarily included in rent or maintenance. Missing information does not mean a service is absent.
Rooms & virtual tours
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- Bedrooms above grade
- 3
- Rooms above grade
- 11
- Den / family room reported
- No
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Listing dates & price record
- Asking amount
- $524,900
Original MLS entry
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- Region / county
- Ottawa
- Municipality
- Kanata
- MLS® community
- 9003 - Kanata - Glencairn/Hazeldean
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School year 2024-2025 · Preliminary · publisher extract 2026-09-14.
John Young Elementary School ↗
Elementary · JK-6 · English · Public
School board: Ottawa-Carleton DSB ↗
5 Morton Dr, Kanata
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 70%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 61%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 61%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 83%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 82%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 54%
St Martin de Porres Elementary School ↗
Elementary · JK-6 · English · Catholic
20 McKitrick Dr, Kanata
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 80%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 68%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 65%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 87%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 83%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 35%
Glen Cairn Public School ↗
Elementary · 7-8 · English · Public
School board: Ottawa-Carleton DSB ↗
182 Morrena Rd, Kanata
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
No published percentages for these measures in this source record.
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School ↗
Secondary · 9-12 · English · Public
School board: Ottawa-Carleton DSB ↗
150 Abbeyhill Dr, Kanata
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 9 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 67%
- Grade 10 OSSLT (first-attempt pass)
- 90%
École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais ↗
Secondary · 9-12 · French · Catholic
School board: CSDC du Centre-Est de l'Ontario ↗
5315 Abbott, Ottawa
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
No published percentages for these measures in this source record.
École intermédiaire catholique Paul-Desmarais ↗
Elementary · 7-8 · French · Catholic
School board: CSDC du Centre-Est de l'Ontario ↗
5315 Abbott rue, Ottawa
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
No published percentages for these measures in this source record.
Shingwàkons Public School
Elementary · JK-6 · English · Public
School board: Ottawa-Carleton DSB ↗
480 Cope Drive, Stittsville
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 75%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 64%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 63%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 89%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 76%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 45%
Holy Redeemer Elementary School ↗
Elementary · JK-6 · English · Catholic
75 McCurdy Dr, Kanata
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 78%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 51%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 49%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 97%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 93%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 72%
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Home and neighbourhood overview
253 McElroy Drive, Kanata, ON K2L 1Y3, Kanata is listed for sale as a Semi-Detached. The listing reports 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reported interior area of 700-1100 (units not reported), kitchens reported as 1, parking spaces reported as 3. Asking price: $524,900. Occupancy is reported as Tenant. Review the Home details, room measurements and utility sections below to compare reported specifications; confirm important details with the listing brokerage. MLS® X14106346.
The Ministry’s school dataset lists John Young Elementary School approximately 417 m from the property’s mapped location.
Local context
The Ministry’s school dataset lists John Young Elementary School approximately 417 m from the property’s mapped location.
Sources & distance notes
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Listing brokerage: CANTOR REALTY CORP.. Displayed by EnterHome Realty. Source: authorized IDX record, MLS® X14106346. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.