83 Louisa Street Kitchener, Ontario N2H 5L9
$649,899
Circa 1890 Victorian styled home in the heart of Kitchener—lovingly restored since 1988 & thoughtfully updated over the decades by retiring artist-gardeners blending character, creativity, & modern comfort. Original brick is artfully exposed through prior finishes, adding warmth & authenticity. Beautifully maintained, fully fenced lot with rear laneway could be parking for up to three vehicles; large front porch with classic wrought iron railings; inviting foyer with built-in shelving & heritage details; Significant portions of the home boast original circa 1890’s wood flooring, doors, 9.5 inch floor trim, upstairs above door transom lights, 9+ foot main floor ceilings & many rooms with ceiling lighting. A bay-windowed living room with a cozy fireplace hearth feature. A flexible layout that can accommodate dining, studio, possible private entrance accessory apartment, or work-from-home needs. Circa 2001 addition offers a stunning family room with 11+ foot cathedral ceilings, exposed brickwork, multiple ceiling fans, & single wood & double glass slider door walkout access to a sunlight filtered expansive deck. The adjoining bedroom/den & private entrance create excellent in-law or studio potential. Upstairs, the home features comfortable two bedrooms including a primary with custom closets, 2-person sauna (removable/relocatable) & 4pc bath with jetted tub. Additional updates include improved insulation & drywall, central A/C (2025), & extensive water filtration systems. The basement provides both front studio & rear workshop spaces, with the rear area offering a walkout & large windows ideal for hobbyists, makers or another possible private entrance in-law situation. This location is a downtown “ION train, walker’s & biker’s paradise”, located close to Google, parks, amenities, & schools including Margaret Avenue PS & Eastwood CI. This distinctive property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history—full of charm, functionality, & artistic soul. (id:56221)
Property Details
| MLS® Number | 40841178 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Amenities Near By | Hospital, Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, Schools, Shopping |
| Communication Type | High Speed Internet |
| Equipment Type | Water Heater |
| Features | Crushed Stone Driveway, Sump Pump |
| Parking Space Total | 3 |
| Rental Equipment Type | Water Heater |
| Structure | Shed, Porch |
| View Type | City View |
Building
| Bathroom Total | 2 |
| Bedrooms Above Ground | 3 |
| Bedrooms Total | 3 |
| Appliances | Dryer, Refrigerator, Sauna, Stove, Water Softener, Water Purifier, Washer, Range - Gas |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Basement Development | Partially Finished |
| Basement Type | Full (partially Finished) |
| Constructed Date | 1890 |
| Construction Style Attachment | Detached |
| Cooling Type | Central Air Conditioning |
| Exterior Finish | Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding |
| Fire Protection | Smoke Detectors |
| Fixture | Ceiling Fans |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Half Bath Total | 1 |
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Heating Type | Forced Air |
| Stories Total | 2 |
| Size Interior | 1827 Sqft |
| Type | House |
| Utility Water | Municipal Water |
Parking
| Open |
Land
| Access Type | Road Access, Highway Access, Rail Access |
| Acreage | No |
| Fence Type | Fence |
| Land Amenities | Hospital, Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, Schools, Shopping |
| Sewer | Municipal Sewage System |
| Size Depth | 117 Ft |
| Size Frontage | 34 Ft |
| Size Irregular | 0.09 |
| Size Total | 0.09 Ac|under 1/2 Acre |
| Size Total Text | 0.09 Ac|under 1/2 Acre |
| Zoning Description | Sga-1 |
Rooms
| Level | Type | Length | Width | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Level | 4pc Bathroom | Measurements not available | ||
| Second Level | Bedroom | 8'0'' x 11'1'' | ||
| Second Level | Primary Bedroom | 10'8'' x 15'10'' | ||
| Basement | Workshop | 19'7'' x 15'2'' | ||
| Basement | Studio | 9'11'' x 17'1'' | ||
| Main Level | 2pc Bathroom | Measurements not available | ||
| Main Level | Bedroom | 11'1'' x 12'4'' | ||
| Main Level | Family Room | 15'5'' x 11'10'' | ||
| Main Level | Kitchen | 11'6'' x 8'5'' | ||
| Main Level | Living Room | 10'11'' x 16'4'' | ||
| Main Level | Foyer | 8'0'' x 11'0'' |
Utilities
| Cable | Available |
| Electricity | Available |
| Natural Gas | Available |
| Telephone | Available |
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