20 Fairview Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2H 3E8

About this home

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 property with this much charm, such an incredible lot, and so much opportunity come to market!

Home details

Days on market

Not reported

Property type

Detached

MLS® number

X14087236

Source status

New

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

2

Postal code

N2H 3E8

Kitchens

1

Kitchens above grade

1

Family room / den

No

Interior size (reported range)

1500-2000

Lot depth

130 ft

Garage parking spaces

Not reported

Total parking spaces

6

Occupancy

Vacant

Possession type

Flexible

Garage

Detached

Annual property tax

4531

Basement

Full, Unfinished

Interior features

None

Architectural style

2-Storey

Parking features

Private

Pool features

None

Fireplace

Yes

Waterfront

No

Garage available

Yes

Heating system

Forced Air

Heating fuel

Gas

Cooling

None

Sewer

Sewer

Direction facing

North

Construction materials

Brick

Roof

Asphalt Shingle

Foundation

Unknown

MLS entry age (not confirmed DOM)

21 days

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Utilities and services

Sewer

Sewer

Heating system

Forced Air

Heating fuel

Gas

Cooling

None

A reported service is not necessarily included in rent or maintenance. Missing information does not mean a service is absent.

Rooms & virtual tours

Bedrooms above grade

4

Rooms above grade

4

Den / family room reported

No

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Listing dates & price record

Asking amount

$575,000

1. Oct 16, 2026

   Original MLS entry

   Entry into the source MLS system; distinct from days on market.

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Map and neighbourhood

Region / county

WATERLOO

Municipality

KITCHENER