278 Thomas Slee Dr
Kitchener, Ontario N2P 0B8
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Size
- 2,000–2,500sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $400at the range’s middle
- Lot
- Under 0.50 acres
- Tax a year
- $6,8382026 tax year
- Built
- 6-15
- Parking
- 43 attached
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 278 Thomas Slee Dr
278 Thomas Slee Dr is a 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom detached house in Kitchener, listed for sale at an asking price of $899,900 (MLS® X13850044).
THE ULTIMATE DOON SOUTH HOME! From the moment you arrive at 278 Thomas Slee Drive, this Doon South executive home commands attention with it's triple garage. Step past the covered porch into an expansive main level bathed in natural light, where crisp pot lighting, tailored trim work, and California shutters create an immediate sense of warmth. At the heart of the home, the kitchen is crafted for effortless hosting, boasting stainless steel appliances, a generous pantry, and a center island overlooking the open dining area. Flow naturally into the living room, where evenings are best spent gathered around the fireplace framed by a floor-to-ceiling stone feature wall. When warm weather arrives, glass sliders invite you outside to the expansive deck, a covered gazebo, and a fully fenced yard. Upstairs, the home unfolds into a private family haven centered around a second living room with soaring, airy ceilings, the ultimate retreat for movie nights, quiet reading, or homework sessions. Practicality meets luxury on the upper levels, which feature 4 spacious bedrooms, an oversized 4pc bathroom, and laundry. The primary suite serves as a tranquil end-of-day sanctuary, highlighted by a spa-inspired 5pc ensuite complete with a deep corner jacuzzi tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, and generous vanity. Downstairs, the fully finished basement delivers remarkable versatility for extended families, in-laws, or independent teenagers needing their own space. This level features a generous recreation and lounge room illuminated by recessed lighting, a crisp full bathroom, and a fully appointed second kitchen with shaker cabinetry.* With layout options to easily establish a private entrance directly through the garage.* With over 3,000sqft of meticulously planned living space, exceptional upgrades, and quick access to top-tier schools, nature trails, and Highway 401, this Doon South residence is perfect for a growing family. *Virtually Staged Photos*
Insights
Condition Score
Good68/1006 condition-related facts documented
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall27/100−$1,526/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 23 detached homes with 4 bedrooms for lease in Kitchener right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $6,838 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X13850044
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 6-15
- Days on market
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 60.72 x 100.25 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 3 Attached, 4 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Municipality
- Kitchener
Building
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Building Age
- 6-15
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 2pc Main, 1 × 4pc 2nd, 2 × 5pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 3
- Additional Parking
- 1
- Total Parking
- 4
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 60.72 ft
- Depth
- 100.25 ft
- Lot Size
- 60.72 x 100.25 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
Rooms
Room details unavailable
The listing source did not provide room-level measurements or features.
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 278 Thomas Slee Dr, Kitchener, 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 | $899,900 | N/A | For Sale | X13850044 |
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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
- $179,980
- Total mortgage amount
- $719,920
- Total interest payment
- $511,880
- Total purchase cost
- $1,411,780
- Mortgage payment
- $4,106/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
50%Monthly carrying cost
$4,676- Rent $3,150
- Shortfall $1,526
Rental income opens at $3,150, the median asking rent of 23 comparable homes for lease in Kitchener. 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
- $14,473
- Total land transfer tax
- $14,473
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $10,473
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 $899,900
- $9,998
- Ontario total
- $14,473
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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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Yossi Kaplan, MBA, Salesperson for a full comparative market analysis.
Comparable sales
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The land
Lot
- Street frontage
- 60.72 ft18.5 m
- Depth
- 100.25 ft30.6 m
- Lot size
- Under 0.50 acresAs the board bands it
The record marks this lot irregular, so its area is not the frontage multiplied by the depth. It is not given here. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by GeoWarehouse.
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
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m3 test or monitoring holes also recorded.250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 4.7 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (38 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.500 m
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity2
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- Nearest airport: 9.4 km9.4 km
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
- 1 licensed pit or quarry within 2 kmThe nearest is 1.7 km away, as mapped.2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaOnly 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 this locationFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (10 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.At the address
- 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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Each record is placed at the distance its own line states. None of it is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, Grand River Conservation Authorityor the record’s publisher.
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The market
Detached homes for sale in Kitchener right now
- For sale now
- 316
- Median asking price
- $800K
- New in 7 days
- 43
- Price cuts
- 19%
Middle half: $675K to $1.05M
141 in 28 days
61 listings
This home is asking 12% above the median.
See all homes in KitchenerAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
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The street
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groh Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 100 m | 81%Grade 6 average |
| J W Gerth Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 1.2 km | 90%Grade 6 average |
| St Timothy Catholic Elementary SchoolWaterloo CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 2.1 km | 80%Grade 6 average |
| ÉÉC Cardinal-LégerConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades JK–6 | 5.3 km | 61%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron Heights Secondary SchoolWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 3.3 km | 61%Grade 9 math |
| St Mary's High SchoolWaterloo CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 5.7 km | 48%Grade 9 math |
| Preston High SchoolWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 6.2 km | 67%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire David Saint-JacquesConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades 9–12 | 6.7 km | 70%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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