DREAM KITCHEN, SKYLIT DINING & LUSH PRIVACY IN PRIME HESPELER. 197 Kribs Street, a beautifully updated 3+1 bedroom raised bungalow offering over 1,900 sq. ft. of finished living space in the highly sought-after neighbourhood. Set on an exceptional mature lot with sleek modern touches and warm interiors. Crisp pot lighting and updated flooring guide you through an open, sun-filled main level. The heart of the home is the chef-inspired kitchen, meticulously crafted with bright cabinetry and an expansive island featuring seating for family gatherings and casual entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen, the open living room invites you to unwind beside the glow of a modern fireplace. Steps away, the bright dining room captivates with vaulted ceilings, overhead skylights, and crisp California shutters, creating an airy atmosphere that feels naturally connected to the outdoors. Walk directly out from the dining room onto your covered entertainer’s deck, strung with warm bistro lights for magical summer evenings. The sprawling, ultra-private backyard unfolds before you, showcasing tiered gardens cut into the lush hillside and plenty of open lawn for play, pets, or peaceful relaxation. Downstairs, the finished lower level expands your possibilities with a cozy family retreat centered around a classic white-painted brick fireplace (as is) and striking rustic barn doors leading into an additional den—ideal for teens, or a private home office. This lower level features a 4th bedroom, powder room, as well as a separate entrance through the garage. Major updates provide true peace of mind, including most windows replaced 2016, newer roof 2011, furnace and AC new around 2017, and new eavestroughs 2017 & more. Perfectly positioned close to schools, parks, scenic trails, and quick highway access, this Hespeler gem is ready for you to move right in and start making memories.
Property Type:
Residential
Property SubType:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1971
(Age: 55)
Listing General Location:
43 - Hillcrest/Forbes Park, 14 - Hespeler
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2.0
(Full:1/Half:1)
Lot Details:
46 x 123.01
Lot Depth:
123'⅛"37.5 m
Lot Frontage:
46'14 m
Frontage Type:
West
Kitchens:
1
Home Style:
Bungalow Raised
County Or Parish:
Waterloo
Property Attached:
Detached
Features:
Attached Garage: Yes, Crops Included: No, Garage: Yes, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
Construction:
Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Basement:
Separate Entrance, Full, Finished
Linked Foundation:
No
Foundation:
Concrete Block, Poured Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shing
Year Roof Replaced:
2011
Number of Buildings:
0
Total Floor Area:
1,911 sq. ft.178 m2
# Main Level Bedrooms:
3
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
Finished Area Above Grade:
1,421 sq. ft.132 m2
Finished Area Below Grade:
490 sq. ft.45.5 m2
Fireplace:
true
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Living Room
Water Supply:
Municipal
Water Meter:
Yes
Sewer:
Sewer (Municipal)
Cooling:
Central Air
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Negotiable
Auto Garage Door Remote(s)
false
No
GUNN AVENUE
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included
Features:
Attached Garage: Yes, Crops Included: No, Garage: Yes, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
Condo Corporation:
No
Zoning:
R4
Lot Site Features:
Urban, Pie Shaped Lot, Library, Major Highway, Park, Place of Worship, Public Transit, Schools, Shopping Nearby
Features:
Attached Garage: Yes, Crops Included: No, Garage: Yes, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
Data was last updated August 18, 2026 at 03:50 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
11
Avg list price:
$649,900
Min list price:
$325,000
Max list price:
$1,259,000
Avg days on market:
29
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
136
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$349
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
43 - Hillcrest/Forbes Park. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.