242 Southwood Drive, Kitchener, ON N2E 2B1
Kitchener, ON N2E 2B1
Quick cost estimateKnown monthly subtotal$3,603.65 / monthLand transfer tax $10,252.76One-time estimate
Quick cost estimate
$3,603.65 / monthKnown monthly subtotal
- Mortgage principal & interest
- $3,205.29
- Property tax / month
- $398.37
- Maintenance / month
- Period / amount not reported
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Land transfer tax · one time
- Transfer tax total
- $10,252.76
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Tax assumptions & breakdown
Toronto municipal land transfer tax does not apply to this listing outside the City of Toronto.
- Ontario tax
- $10,252.76
- Toronto municipal tax
- $0
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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 242 Southwood Drive, located in the family-friendly neighbourhood of Country Hills in Kitchener! This charming 5-level side split offers a warm and inviting layout, with plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy. Featuring hardwood floors, a beautifully updated kitchen with new cabinetry, floors and back-splash. This home blends character with thoughtful updates throughout. The walkout family room has a cozy fireplace and provides easy access to he outdoors, while the spacious recreation room offers additional flexibility for entertaining, a home gym, office or family gatherings. Step outside to enjoy the two-level deck, perfect for relaxing or hosting, surrounded by mature trees on a generous, wide lot. A standout feature is the 12' x 16' detached workshop, complete with hydro, its own pony panel and insulated walls, ideal for hobbies, projects or additional workspace. Recent updates include the kitchen cabinetry, flooring, backsplash and appliances (2022), basement bathroom (2020), basement carpeting (2020), extended deck (2025), new sliding door (2026), water softener (2024), and more. Additional features include dry crawl space storage and a powered gazebo. Set in a quiet, established neighbourhood known for its mature trees, excellent schools and welcoming community, with convenient access to everyday amenities. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy space, comfort and a great neighbourhood!
Home details
- Days on market
- Not reported
- Property type
- Detached
- MLS® number
- X14143972
- Source status
- New
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Postal code
- N2E 2B1
- Kitchens
- 1
- Kitchens above grade
- 1
- Family room / den
- Yes
- Interior size (reported range)
- 1500-2000 (units not reported)
- Lot depth
- 114 ft
- Garage parking spaces
- Not reported
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Occupancy
- Owner
- Possession type
- Flexible
- Garage
- Attached
- Annual property tax
- 4780.4
- Basement
- Full, Partially Finished
- Interior features
- Storage
- Exterior features
- Deck
- Architectural style
- Sidesplit 5
- Parking features
- Private
- Pool features
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Waterfront
- No
- Garage available
- Yes
- Heating system
- Forced Air
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Direction facing
- East
- Construction materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Unknown
- MLS entry age (not confirmed DOM)
- 4 days
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Utilities and services
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Heating system
- Forced Air
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
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- Bedrooms above grade
- 3
- Rooms above grade
- 8
- Den / family room reported
- Yes
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Listing dates & price record
- Asking amount
- $688,888
Original MLS entry
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- Region / county
- WATERLOO
- Municipality
- KITCHENER
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School year 2024-2025 · Preliminary · publisher extract 2026-09-14.
Country Hills Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-6 · English · Public
Waterloo Region DSB
195 Country Hill Dr, Kitchener
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)
- 45%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 41%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 34%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 69%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 78%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 22%
St Mary's High School ↗
Secondary · 9-12 · English · Catholic
1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
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)
- 48%
- Grade 10 OSSLT (first-attempt pass)
- 94%
ÉÉC Cardinal-Léger ↗
Elementary · JK-6 · French · Catholic
School board: CS catholique MonAvenir ↗
345 The Country Way, Kitchener
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.
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Catholic
367 The Country Way, Kitchener
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)
- 82%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 71%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 75%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 80%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 84%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 48%
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Catholic
70 Gracefield Cres, Kitchener
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)
- 76%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 56%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 59%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 71%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 71%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 32%
Alpine Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-6 · English · Public
Waterloo Region DSB
75 Lucerne Dr, Kitchener
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)
- 73%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 64%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 73%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 90%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 90%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 59%
Huron Heights Secondary School ↗
Secondary · 9-12 · English · Public
Waterloo Region DSB
1825 Strasburg Road, Kitchener
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)
- 61%
- Grade 10 OSSLT (first-attempt pass)
- 88%
Glencairn Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-6 · English · Public
Waterloo Region DSB
664 Erinbrook Dr, Kitchener
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)
- 77%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 51%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 68%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 100%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 93%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 63%
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Home and neighbourhood overview
242 Southwood Drive, Kitchener, ON N2E 2B1, Kitchener is listed for sale as a Detached. The listing reports 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reported interior area of 1500-2000 (units not reported), kitchens reported as 1, parking spaces reported as 3. Asking price: $688,888. Occupancy is reported as Owner. Review the Home details, room measurements and utility sections below to compare reported specifications; confirm important details with the listing brokerage. MLS® X14143972.
The Ministry’s school dataset lists Country Hills Public School approximately 482 m from the property’s mapped location.
Local context
The Ministry’s school dataset lists Country Hills Public School approximately 482 m from the property’s mapped location.
Sources & distance notes
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Listing brokerage: ROYAL LEPAGE TERREQUITY REALTY. Displayed by EnterHome Realty. Source: authorized IDX record, MLS® X14143972. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.