159 Palmer Avenue

Downtown/Rockway/S. Ward, Kitchener, ON N2G 3P5

For Sale · MLS® 40870782 · Cornerstone (ITSO) MLS®
2+1
Beds
4
Baths
1566
Sqft
1
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type

Description

Open House Sun Nov 8th 2-4pm. Love clean lines, architectural details & a home with personality? This one deserves your attention. Extensively remodelled inside & out, this distinctive home blends modern curb appeal, loft-inspired interiors & luxurious finishes in an exceptional urban location. Inside, the open-concept main floor feels more like a contemporary loft than a traditional home, with abundant natural light, maple hardwood flooring, potlights & a striking custom steel open-riser staircase. The kitchen makes a statement with butcher-block counters, stainless steel appl's, Blanco sinks & a Caesarstone waterfall island with breakfast bar. A walk-in pantry keeps everything organized, while the walkout to the spacious deck & pergola creates an effortless connection between indoor living and outdoor entertaining. Upstairs, the primary retreat offers elevated ceilings, double closets and a private terrace overlooking the park. The luxurious five-piece ensuite, complete with a custom vanity, porcelain tile, a stylish soaker tub & walk-in shower, adds a little everyday indulgence. A 2nd bedroom & 3pc bathroom provide flexibility for guests or a home office. The finished lower level extends the living space with a third bedroom, its own three-piece ensuite and generous storage. Outside, low-maintenance Distinction Wood Grain steel siding, a double-wide driveway, EV charger & a single garage w/ plenty of storage continue the home's contemporary appeal. And then there's the lifestyle. Step outside & you're moments from the Iron Horse Trail, perfect for morning walks, cycling & getting some fresh air without ever needing the car. The LRT, shops, cafés & restaurants are close by, while downtown & hwy's are just minutes away. It's a location that makes it easy to embrace an active, connected, urban lifestyle while enjoying the comfort of a home that feels like your own private retreat. For buyers who want something beyond the ordinary, this is a home that stands apart.

01 / Property recordListing details

Key Facts

MLS® #
40870782
Board
Cornerstone (ITSO) MLS®
Days on market
Tax
$5,245
Size
1566 sqft
Lot
40.00 × 90 Acres
Parking
3 Parking

Listing History

Listing activity for 159 Palmer Avenue, Kitchener, ON

Date StartDate EndList PricePriceEventListing ID
N/AN/A$700,000N/AFor Sale40870782

Property Details

Property

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Contemporary
Community
Downtown/Rockway/S. Ward
Municipality
Kitchener

Inside

Bedrooms
2+1
Bathrooms
4
Basement Type
Walk-Out Access, Full, Finished, Sump Pump
Kitchens
1

Utilities

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

Building

Size
1566 sqft
Construction
Steel Siding

Parking

Driveway
Private Drive Double Wide
Garage
1
Add. Parking
2
Total Parking
3

Land

Sewer
Sewer (Municipal)
Lot Size
40.00 × 90 Acres
Lot Size Code
Acres

Additional

Year built
1948
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Roof
Asphalt Shing
Fireplace
1
Extras
Water Softener, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Rooms (14)

Bathroom (2.26 × 1.63)

2-Piece

Level: Main

Dining Room (3.28 × 5.08)

Level: Main

Bedroom (3.94 × 3.15)

Level: Basement

Bathroom (2.44 × 1.91)

3-Piece

Level: Basement

Utility Room (4.83 × 3.43)

Level: Basement

Bathroom (2.69 × 1.63)

3-Piece

Level: Second

Bedroom Primary (4.37 × 5.51)

Level: Second

Mud Room (1.57 × 3.73)

Level: Main

Kitchen (3.63 × 2.95)

Level: Main

Gym (4.60 × 3.15)

Level: Basement

Room 11 (3.58 × 2.41)

5+ Piece

Level: Second

Storage (2.08 × 3.89)

Level: Basement

Living Room (4.01 × 5.08)

Level: Main

Bedroom (3.23 × 3.91)

Level: Second

Location

Land and environment

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

14 records read 7 on record nearby 7 checked, none on recordRead 2026-11-09

Water and conservation

  • No mapped wetland within 120 m
  • No water-supply well recorded within 250 m44 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
  • Groundwater recorded about 3 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (292 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: 6.9 km

Province of Ontario open data

Around the home

  • Nearest rail line: 380 m
  • 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 Krug Furniture Inc. — Seating, 2.0 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 a household 30 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (30 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

None of this is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, the conservation authority or the record’s publisher. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.

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Monthly Payment

$3,209

  • Down payment$140,000
  • Mortgage amount$560,000
  • Total interest$402,700
  • Total cost$1,102,700

Cash flow analysis

$3,209

Total monthly payment

$3,646

Break-even down payment

100%

Cash flow-$3,646
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