78 William Street, Waterloo, ON
Property Highlights
Welcome to this remarkable 2-Storey detached located in the coveted neighborhood of Waterloo. Expertly crafted featuring premium brick construction, this residence presents an exceptional opportunity offered at $1,397,888 to acquire a beautiful home in a highly sought-after setting. Designed for both comfortable daily living and elegant entertaining, the layout maximizes natural light, functional flow, and lifestyle utility.
- 5 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms
- Generous living space spanning 2500-3000 sqft on a premium 66 x 329 ft lot
- Features a full, unfinished basement, adding superb versatility for recreation, a home gym, or extra storage
- 10.0 total parking spaces available with a convenient detached configuration
- Notable attributes: Other, Water Heater
- Efficient radiant heating via gas
Description
HALF AN ACRE IN UPTOWN WATERLOO! Live grand, sever the lot, or explore development potential. Welcome to 78 William St W, a stately and elegant 5- bedroom home in Waterloo's coveted Westmount neighborhood, just two blocks from Uptown conveniences and the Region's new LRT. Thoughtfully updated while retaining its original character, the home features gracious principal rooms ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious living and dining areas flow seamlessly, enhanced by large bay windows that flood the space with natural light and showcase beautiful architectural details - including original marble fireplaces that add timeless sophistication. The bright, functional kitchen offers ample storage and prep space, while the adjacent sunroom overlooks the expansive backyard and gardens-a peaceful spot for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. Upstairs, you'll find five generously sized bedrooms, each with ample closet space, providing comfort and flexibility for families, guests, or work-from-home needs. Outside, the half-acre lot is a true highlight-offering privacy, mature trees, and abundant green space for recreation, gardening, or future development. Initial planning work has been completed to allow for lot severance, creating the potential to sell part of the land, build a custom home, or develop an investment property. Zoning also permits the construction of up to three Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) in total. Whether you're seeking a distinctive family home with historic charm or a property with outstanding future potential, 78 William St W presents a rare opportunity in one of Waterloo's most desirable neighbourhoods.
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For a property listed at $1,397,888 in Waterloo, the legal minimum down payment is $279,578 under current Canadian banking regulations. This calculation applies a 5% requirement on the first $500,000, 10% on the next $499,999, and a flat 20% on any amount exceeding $1,000,000.
Additionally, buyers in Ontario must budget for the Provincial Land Transfer Tax, which is estimated at $24,433 for this transaction. As this listing is in Waterloo (outside the City of Toronto), no additional municipal land transfer tax is levied, resulting in total estimated land transfer taxes of $24,433.
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