- Size
- 1,100–1,500sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $769at the range’s middle
- Lot
- 40 x 109 ft
- Tax a year
- $5,1782025 tax year
- Parking
- 8none
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 496 King St
496 King St is a home in Kitchener, listed for sale at an asking price of $999,999 (MLS® X14123276).
Exceptional opportunity to own a versatile mixed-use building in the heart of Downtown Kitchener along the vibrant King Street East corridor. This high-exposure property benefits from strong pedestrian and vehicular traffic, making it ideal for a wide range of commercial uses.The main floor features a bright, street-facing commercial space, previously operated as a hair salon, offering excellent visibility and signage potential-perfect for retail, service-based businesses, or professional offices. The upper level includes a self-contained residential apartment, providing an excellent opportunity for owner-occupancy, rental income, or live/work flexibility.Situated in a rapidly growing urban hub, this property is just minutes from Downtown Kitchener amenities including restaurants, cafes, retail shops, LRT transit, and major employers. The location also offers convenient access to public transit, nearby hospitals, and key commuter routes, enhancing both business exposure and residential appeal.With flexible zoning allowing for a variety of commercial and residential uses, this property is ideal for entrepreneurs, investors, or end-users looking to establish themselves in one of Kitchener's most dynamic and evolving areas.
Insights
Condition Score
Not statedNo condition indicators were supplied
Source: Listing record
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $5,178 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X14123276
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Other
- Days on market
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 40 x 109 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 8 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Other
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Municipality
- Kitchener
Building
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Construction
- Alum Siding
Parking
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 8
- Total Parking
- 8
Land
- Frontage
- 40 ft
- Depth
- 109 ft
- Lot Size
- 40 x 109 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Other
- Pool
- None
Rooms
Room details unavailable
The listing source did not provide room-level measurements or features.
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 496 King St, Kitchener, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $999,999 | N/A | For Sale | X14123276 |
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The numbers
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CMHC insurance: not required at 20% down. Payments use Canadian semi-annual compounding.
Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $200,000
- Total mortgage amount
- $799,999
- Total interest payment
- $568,901
- Total purchase cost
- $1,568,900
- Mortgage payment
- $4,563/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
—Monthly carrying cost
$4,995- Rent $0
- Shortfall $4,995
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Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $16,475
- Total land transfer tax
- $16,475
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $12,475
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $999,999
- $12,000
- Ontario total
- $16,475
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Estimate
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Market estimates use sold comparables and are available after you sign in and accept MLS® VOW terms.
The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Kassaundra Dobson, Broker of Record for a full comparative market analysis.
Comparable sales
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The land
Lot
- Lot area
- 4,360 sq ft405 m²
- Street frontage
- 40 ft12.2 m
- Depth
- 109 ft33.2 m
The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by MPAC.
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation3
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m65 test or monitoring holes also recorded.250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 4.3 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (198 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.500 m
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity3
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- 5 open development applications within 250 mAn application is a proposal: it may change, be refused or never be built.250 m
- Nearest airport: 6.7 km6.7 km
Province of Ontario open data · Municipal development applications
Around the home2
- Nearest rail line: 890 m890 m
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km1 km
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Krug Furniture Inc. — Seating, 1.5 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.1 km
- 1 federal contaminated site within 1 kmAll of them are closed. The federal inventory covers federal land only, not provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by Enova Power Corp.At the address
- 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.30 m
- 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.Area-wide
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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The market
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The street
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Market | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 200 m |
| Frederick | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 650 m |
| Borden | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 650 m |
| Queen | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 700 m |
| Kitchener GO | GO Transit train: Kitchener | 1.4 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: GO Transit schedule data (GTFS) from Metrolinx under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx; GRT ION stops map layer from the Region of Waterloo under the Region of Waterloo Open Data Licence, downloaded October 18, 2026. Data used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx. Contains information provided by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo under licence.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suddaby Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 700 m | 79%Grade 6 average |
| Sheppard Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 750 m | 72%Grade 6 average |
| St Anne Catholic Elementary SchoolWaterloo CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 1 km | 72%Grade 6 average |
| École élémentaire L'HarmonieConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades JK–8 | 3.6 km | 84%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Heights Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 200 m | 74%Grade 9 math |
| Eastwood Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 1.8 km | 42%Grade 9 math |
| St Mary's High SchoolWaterloo CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 3.1 km | 48%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire David Saint-JacquesConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades 9–12 | 5.6 km | 70%Grade 9 math |
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
The verdict
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