127 Strathcona Crescent, Kitchener, ON N2B 2W8
Kitchener, ON, N2B 2W8
About this property
Attention investors and savvy buyers! This fully renovated legal duplex offers a rare opportunity to generate strong rental income while owning a well-maintained, turnkey property. Thoughtfully converted and updated between 2017-2020, this versatile home provides two self-contained living spaces, making it an ideal addition to any investment portfolio. The upper unit features 3 spacious bedrooms, an updated full bathroom with double vanity, bright living and dining areas, a renovated kitchen, and access to an elevated deck. The upper level is currently generating $2,600/month in rental income, providing immediate cash flow. The lower unit offers an attractive open-concept layout with a modern kitchen, spacious living area with gas fireplace, 2 bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms including a private ensuite. Heated floors throughout most of the lower level add premium comfort and appeal for tenants. Outside, the property offers excellent curb appeal with a brick and vinyl exterior, double-wide driveway, and oversized double garage with two separate garage doors, inside entry, and convenient backyard access. A natural gas BBQ hookup and private outdoor spaces further enhance the property's appeal. Major capital improvements include the roof (approx. 2020), exterior updates (2020/2021), garage doors (2017), driveway (approx. 5 years ago), furnace and air conditioning (2017), owned on-demand water heater, and owned water softener. Built in 1967, the home has been extensively modernized while maintaining its solid construction. With approximately 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, separate living spaces, ample parking, and strong income potential, this legal duplex presents an outstanding opportunity for investors, multi-generational families, or owner-occupants looking to offset mortgage costs with rental income.
Features & Amenities
- Basement: Finished, Full, Separate Entrance
- Garage: Attached
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heat Type: Forced Air
- Heat Source: Gas
- Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Sewer: Sewer
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential Freehold |
|---|---|
| Property Sub-Type | Duplex |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Basement | Finished, Full, Separate Entrance |
| Garage | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Heat Type | Forced Air |
| Heat Source | Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Sewer | Sewer |
| Annual Tax | $6,017 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Water Softener, Water Heater Owned, Auto Garage Door Remote
- Fireplace Features
- Natural Gas
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Patio, Deck, Landscaped
- Pool Features
- None
Building & Construction
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow
- Construction Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation Details
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Basement
- Finished, Full, Separate Entrance
- Approximate Age
- 51-99
Heating & Cooling
- Heat Type
- Forced Air
- Heat Source
- Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking & Garage
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- Yes
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parking Total
- 4.00
- Parking Features
- Private Double
- Covered Spaces
- 2
Lot & Land
- Lot Size Units
- Feet
- Lot Depth
- 105.00
- Lot Width
- 64.00
Community & Neighborhood
- Property Features
- Park, Place Of Worship, Rec./Commun.Centre, School
Financial & Tax
- Tax Annual Amount
- $6,017
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Tax Assessed Value
- $428,000
- Possession Type
- Flexible
- Possession Details
- Flexible
Utilities & Services
- Sewer
- Sewer
Room Details
- Rooms Above Grade
- 4
- Kitchens Above Grade
- 2
- Kitchens Total
- 2
- Bedrooms Above Grade
- 5
Additional Details
- Occupant Type
- Owner+Tenant
- Direction Faces
- North
- County Or Parish
- Waterloo
- Cross Street
- Carson
- Directions
- Lorraine to Carson to Strathcona
- Special Designation
- Unknown
- Showing Requirements
- Lockbox, Showing System
Location
127 Strathcona Crescent, Kitchener, ON N2B 2W8, Kitchener, ON, N2B 2W8