1-489 Beechwood Dr
Waterloo, Ontario N2T 1H8
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Size
- 1,200–1,399sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $380at the range’s middle
- Tax a year
- $3,7952026 tax year
- Built
- 31-50
- Parking
- 21 attached
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 1-489 Beechwood Dr
1-489 Beechwood Dr is a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom condo townhouse in Waterloo, listed for sale at an asking price of $494,000 (MLS® X13611626).
Nestled in the heart of the highly sought-after Beechwood community, this exceptional cul-de-sac home offers the perfect blend of comfort, nature, a carefree living of a condominium Townhome. Whether you're a first-time buyer, a growing family, or an empty nester looking to simplify without compromise, you'll appreciate the peaceful setting & welcoming neighbourhood. Imagine relaxing on your oversized private terrace, surrounded by mature trees and overlooking the quiet cul-de-sac, sparkling in-grd pool, & tennis courts. If pickleball is your passion, you'll love having the courts just steps away. This beautifully maintained complex offers a lifestyle where recreation & nature come together. Inside, the bright & spacious main floor is decorated in warm, neutral tones and enhanced by a stunning stained-glass window that fills the home with colourful natural light. The modern eat-in kitchen offers plenty of space for everyday living, while the separate diningrm walks out to the terrace, making indoor & outdoor entertaining effortless. The inviting living room features a charming decorative brick fireplace, creating a cozy space to gather with family & friends. A convenient two-piece powder room completes the main level. Upstairs, the beautiful stained-glass accents continue, adding warmth & character throughout. The generous primary suite offers a walk-in closet & private three-piece ensuite, while two additional spacious bedrooms and a four-piece family bathroom provide plenty of room for guests, family, or a home office. The finished lower level features a comfortable recreation room, a spacious laundry area, abundant storage, & direct access to the attached garage-making it easy to stay warm & dry during every season. Additional features include central air conditioning, gas heating, a modern appliances. Some homes simply have to be experienced in person. From its peaceful setting to its inviting living spaces, this is a place where you can truly feel at home
Insights
Condition Score
Fair66/1004 condition-related facts documented
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall38/100−$704/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 22 homes with 3 bedrooms for lease in Waterloo right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage, property tax and the condo fee.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $3,795 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X13611626
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Condo Townhouse
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Days on market
- Size
- 1200-1399 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Attached, 2 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Condo Townhouse
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Municipality
- Waterloo
Building
- Size
- 1200-1399 sqft
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 2pc Main, 1 × 4pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc 2nd
- Basement Type
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 1
- Total Parking
- 2
Utilities
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Extras
- Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Garage door opener
- Condo maint.
- $634
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | 3.21 × 3.39 m | Stainless Steel Appl, B/I Dishwasher | Main |
| Living | 3.37 × 4.68 m | Brick Fireplace | Main |
| Dining | 3.38 × 3.5 m | Walk-Out | Main |
| Bathroom | 1.36 × 1.54 m | 2 Pc Bath | Main |
| Primary | 3.33 × 5.09 m | W/I Closet, 3 Pc Ensuite | 2nd |
| Bathroom | 1.77 × 2.01 m | 3 Pc Ensuite | 2nd |
| 2nd Br | 3.32 × 3.53 m | — | 2nd |
| 3rd Br | 2.74 × 2.97 m | — | 2nd |
| Bathroom | 1.51 × 3.36 m | 4 Pc Bath | 2nd |
| Rec | 3.5 × 6.29 m | — | Bsmt |
| Laundry | 2.48 × 3.28 m | — | Bsmt |
| Furnace | 2.24 × 2.74 m | — | Bsmt |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 1-489 Beechwood Dr, Waterloo, 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 | $494,000 | N/A | Sc | X13611626 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
Plan with the current asking price
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
- $98,800
- Total mortgage amount
- $395,200
- Total interest payment
- $281,000
- Total purchase cost
- $775,000
- Mortgage payment
- $2,254/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
45%Monthly carrying cost
$3,204- Rent $2,500
- Shortfall $704
Rental income opens at $2,500, the median asking rent of 22 comparable homes for lease in Waterloo. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $6,355
- Total land transfer tax
- $6,355
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $2,355
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 $494,000
- $1,880
- Ontario total
- $6,355
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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Comparable sales
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The land
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
- 7 water-supply wells recorded within 250 m3 of them were drilled for domestic use; 4 test or monitoring holes also recorded. From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 34.5 m.250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 20.7 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (21 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.500 m
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity1
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home1
- 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 Region of Waterloo, Waste Management Division — Waterloo Landfill Site, 1.6 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about 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 90 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (90 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.90 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
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The market
Condos for sale in Waterloo right now
- For sale now
- 55
- Median asking price
- $499K
- New in 7 days
- 5
- Price cuts
- 22%
Middle half: $427K to $579K
21 in 28 days
12 listings
This home is asking 1% below the median.
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The street
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laurier - Waterloo Park | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 2.9 km |
| University of Waterloo | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 2.9 km |
| Willis Way | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 3.2 km |
| Waterloo Public Square | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 3.4 km |
| Allen | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 3.5 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: GRT ION stops map layer from the Region of Waterloo under the Region of Waterloo Open Data Licence, downloaded October 18, 2026. Contains information provided by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo under licence.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westvale Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 700 m | 71%Grade 6 average |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary SchoolWaterloo CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 850 m | 78%Grade 6 average |
| Mary Johnston Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 850 m | 89%Grade 6 average |
| École élémentaire L'HarmonieConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades JK–8 | 4.8 km | 84%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resurrection Catholic Secondary SchoolWaterloo CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 1.6 km | 57%Grade 9 math |
| Laurel Heights Secondary SchoolWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 3.5 km | 83%Grade 9 math |
| Waterloo Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 4 km | 57%Grade 9 math |
| Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational SchoolWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 4.2 km | 73%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.
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