688 Rockway Drive in Waterloo: House for sale (Kitchener) : MLS®# X12353684
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Welcome home to 688 Rockway Drive, where timeless charm meets a beautiful and peaceful setting. A landscaped front yard, flagstone walkway and patio lead you into the foyer of this brick 2500+sf, 3+ bedroom, 3-bath home bursting with character and craftsmanship. The impressive great room features a wood-burning fireplace with oak and marble detail, a large picture window, and plenty of space for both living and dining. The kitchen feels instantly inviting, with warm wood cabinetry and a bright dinette that walks out to a multi-tiered deck overlooking the yard backing directly onto Rockway Gardens. The main floor further hosts a spacious primary bedroom, a large main bathroom, a wood-panelled office that ties beautifully into the fireplace detail, and a versatile family room for flexible living. Carpet-free (except for the stairs) and featuring mostly hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels, this home is filled with natural light from its many large windows. Upstairs, youll find two generous bedrooms, a full bath, extra closets, a large storage space running along the front of the home, and a handy laundry chute accessible from both levels. The finished lower level offers a walkout to a private patio and has been professionally designed as a 12 bedroom in-law suite. Additionally this level provides multiple storage rooms and a large utility room with a workshop area. A single-car garage provides inside access and an additional storage room off the garage. Updates include furnace (2021), A/C (2016), and many windows throughout while owned solar panels generate passive income for the homeowner. Set just up the street from Rockway Golf Courses clubhouse and framed by the beauty of Rockway Gardens, this home feels like an escape from the city yet close to all amenities and easy highway access. Lovingly maintained by the same owners for 35 years, this must see home presents an incredible opportunity in a truly special location.
Under Contract:
Hot Water Heater
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
1 1/2 Storey
Approx. Age:
51-99
Total Approx Floor Area:
2500-3000
Depth:
107'32.6 m
Frontage:
58'17.7 m
Lot Shape:
Rectangular
Direction Faces:
East
Bedrooms:
3+1
Bathrooms:
3.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
2
Kitchens in Basement:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
12
Rooms Below Grade:
6
Zoning:
R2A
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Fireplaces:
2
Foundation:
Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle, Other
Basement:
Finished with Walk-Out, Full
Fireplace Features:
Natural Gas, Wood
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
Built-In
Garage Spaces:
1.0
Parking Spaces:
4
Total Parking Spaces:
5.0
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
Flexible
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Not Subject to HST
Assessment:
$411,000
Assessment Year:
2025
Taxes:
$5,575.87 /
2025
Assessment:
$411,000.00 /
2025
Kitchener
Waterloo
Arts Centre, Rec./Commun.Centre, Public Transit, Library, Park, Golf
Accessory Apartment, Auto Garage Door Remote, In-Law Suite, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Storage, Water Softener, Workbench, Water Heater
Data was last updated August 25, 2025 at 02:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
329
Avg list price:
$899,000
Min list price:
$499,000
Max list price:
$3,950,000
Avg days on market:
38
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
642
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Kitchener. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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