290 Melrose Avenue

Downtown Kitchener/East Ward, Kitchener, ON N2H 2C1

For Sale · MLS® 40874562 · Cornerstone (ITSO) MLS®
3
Beds
2
Baths
1047
Sqft
1
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type

Description

Are you looking for a centrally located bungalow in a mature area of the city? Then come check out this charming single detached bungalow has been thoughtfully updated, is completely carpet free, offers a separate entrance, features a cozy gas fireplace, and carries the solid character of its 1953 build. Out front, the property provides parking for four vehicles — one in the detached single car garage and another three along the long asphalt driveway. The fenced rear yard offers plenty of outdoor enjoyment with a sunroom, a walk up from the lower level, a garden shed, and ample space for a future vegetable garden. Inside, this bungalow offers 1,047 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a finished lower level rec room. Stepping through the front door, you’re welcomed by a good sized foyer, and to the left, a large living room enhanced with pot lights and laminate flooring. The kitchen features plenty of white cabinetry, a tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient side entrance. At the back of the home are three bedrooms, all with laminate flooring, along with a recently updated four piece family bathroom. The lower level provides a generous rec room with laminate flooring and a gas fireplace, adding that extra bit of living space for today’s growing families. Continuing downstairs, you’ll find the walk up staircase, another full bathroom, the laundry area, and plenty of finished storage space. The property is walking distance to the neighbourhood off leash dog park, the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium and very close to Tim Hortons, the Expressway at Frederick/Victoria and Fairview Park Mall. Offering a flexible closing date this move in ready bungalow can be the perfect option to align your family for Christmas! Some AI generated photos being used. Please take a moment to view the marketing video, 360 degree photography and the other photos to get a full grasp of what the property has to offer.

01 / Property recordListing details

Key Facts

MLS® #
40874562
Board
Cornerstone (ITSO) MLS®
Days on market
Tax
$4,209
Size
1047 sqft
Lot
51.00 × 133.65 Square Feet
Parking
4 Parking

Listing History

Listing activity for 290 Melrose Avenue, Kitchener, ON

Date StartDate EndList PricePriceEventListing ID
N/AN/A$634,900N/AFor Sale40874562

Property Details

Property

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bungalow
Community
Downtown Kitchener/East Ward
Municipality
Kitchener

Inside

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Basement Type
Walk-Up Access, Full, Partially Finished
Kitchens
1

Utilities

Water
Municipal
Cooling
Central Air
Heating Type
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Building

Size
1047 sqft
Construction
Brick, Vinyl Siding

Parking

Driveway
Private Drive Single Wide
Garage
1
Add. Parking
3
Total Parking
4

Land

Sewer
Sewer (Municipal)
Lot Size
51.00 × 133.65 Square Feet
Lot Size Code
Square Feet

Additional

Year built
1953
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Roof
Fiberglass
Extras
Water Heater Owned, Water Softener, Dishwasher, Dryer, Hot Water Tank Owned, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Rooms (9)

Laundry

Level: Lower

Bathroom

4-Piece

Level: Main

Eat-in Kitchen (3.91 × 4.55)

Level: Main

Bedroom (2.46 × 3.48)

Level: Main

Living Room (5.33 × 4.47)

Level: Main

Bedroom Primary (3.71 × 3.78)

Level: Main

Bedroom (2.77 × 2.92)

Level: Main

Recreation Room (5.36 × 8.15)

Level: Lower

Bathroom

3-Piece

Level: Lower

Location

Land and environment

Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.

13 records read 6 on record nearby 7 checked, none on recordRead 2026-11-07

Water and conservation

  • No mapped wetland within 120 m
  • No water-supply well recorded within 250 m3 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
  • Groundwater recorded about 4.2 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (51 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.

Province of Ontario open data

Planning and building activity

  • Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
  • Nearest airport: 5.5 km

Province of Ontario open data

Around the home

  • A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km

Province of Ontario open data

Environmental records

  • No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
  • No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
  • No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Wonder Brands Inc. — WonderBrands Kitchener, 1.3 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
  • No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.

Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data

Power and internet

  • Electricity is distributed here by Enova Power Corp.
  • Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at this locationFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (10 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
  • Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Netflash Internet Solutions, Rogers, Vianet, Waterloo Wireless, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.

Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

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Monthly Payment

$2,911

  • Down payment$126,980
  • Mortgage amount$507,920
  • Total interest$365,380
  • Total cost$1,000,280

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$2,911

Total monthly payment

$3,262

Break-even down payment

100%

Cash flow-$3,262
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