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Kortright Hills

Tucked away behind one of Guelph’s major arteries is the lesser known of the three Kortright neighbourhoods. This small pocket packs a value punch though with a strong community, great school and sneakily good access for retail and community.

Find out everything you need to know about Kortright Hills below including Kortright Hills real estate, schools and amenities.

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Kortright Hills overview

Located west of Kortright West, Kortright Hills is a small neighbourhood tucked away behind Highway 6 (The Hanlon) in Guelph’s south end.

Because of its location, only really the residents of Kortright Hills need to travel to it which makes it desirable for those looking for a quiet, relatively low traffic neighbourhood.

The neighbourhood has three parks and nice trails for daily or nightly walks. It has also has one of the top public elementary schools in the city along with a YMCA that provides childcare options and activities for the whole family.

With a great mix of home sizes and styles, Kortright Hills is a great choice for a growing family, first time buyer or downsizer looking for a quiet community to call their own.

Kortright Hills real estate

home styles in Kortright Hills

The majority of Kortright Hills real estate was developed starting in the mid 1980s and through to the late 1990s. In the 2000s another small pocket was developed. The remaining land is a combination of farmland, wetland and a large section of commercial properties which is located far away from the residential homes. Because of the makeup of the community, there are many homes that back onto these protected areas.

The neighbourhood consists of three different pockets each separated by forested land or farm/wetlands. We’ll call them “Woodland Glen”, “Mollison Park” and “New Kortright Hills”.

Woodland Glen

Considered the earliest of the developments in Kortright Hills, Woodland Glen is surrounded by forested lands and set back nicely from Highway 6 to create a very peaceful, residential feel. Homes here were developed from the mid-80s through until the late 90s.

You will find a good mix of 2-storey, detached homes (along with the occasional bungalow) with generous lot sizes on mature, tree-lined streets.

Mollison Park

While not an official name for the area, this is the name of the park at the centre of this pocket that sits just behind Kortright Hills public elementary school. This section was developed from the late 80s through to the late 90s.

Like Woodland Glen, the area has many 2-storey, detached homes on generous lots. You will find many neighbours here with a pool.

However, you can also find a good mix of housing and affordability here. There are smaller detached homes including bungalows and splits, smaller lots and even a couple of pockets of condo townhomes for those looking something more affordable.

New Kortright Hills

For lack of a better name, we’ll call this third and final pocket New Kortright Hills as it was the latest pocket of homes that were built starting in the early 2000s.

This small pocket contains mostly detached, 2-storey homes as well but you can find a small section of semis and a small community of condo townhomes.

While you can find a good mix of home sizes here, lot sizes are generally smaller overall as is common with development starting in the 2000s. There are good options for smaller detached and bungalows which is a great fit for first timers and downsizers.

Kortright Hills homes for sale

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*Please note – homes shown below are for descriptive purposes only and do not imply that they are for sale.

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Kortright Hills median home prices

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Below is the median sales price per home type. The median sales price is the price where half of the listed prices are higher and the other half are lower than it. This better represents affordability than the average sales price.

While these figures are updated as much as possible, it’s best to contact us below for real-time pricing.

Finally, please note that “Condo” includes condo townhomes while “townhome” includes both freehold and common element fee townhomes. If you see a dash (-), then this home type has not seen a sale in at least the last 180 days.

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Kortright Hills schools

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Kortright Hills only has one school inside of its geographic boundaries and its aptly named Kortright Hills PS. This JK-8 English-track school has been a long-time top performer in Guelph. Students then transition to high school and attend top-ranked Centennial CVI.

If students are interested in joining a French Immersion program then they would attend John McCrae PS near downtown.

On the Catholic side, students would attend Mary Phelan which is located on the other side of Stone Road in Dovercliffe (Old University). This school has not performed at the same high levels as Kortright Hills PS, but students do get access to top-ranked Bishop Macdonell when they reach high school.

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public schools

  • elementary

    • Kortright Hills PS (JK-8)

    • John McCrae PS (JK-8 FI)

  • high school

    • Centennial CVI

catholic schools

  • elementary

    • Mary Phelan

  • high school

    • Bishop Macdonell

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Kortright Hills Neighbourhood Group

The Kortright Hills Neighbourhood Group (KHNG) is another great example of the local community groups in Guelph. The group operates out of a community room at the public elementary school and has a very active online presence within the community. You can check out the Facebook group here to help get an idea.

YMCA Kortright Hills Guelph

Kortright Hills is home to The YMCA Three Rivers in Guelph which offers programs such as:

1. Child Care Programs: Includes full-time licensed care for infants (3-18 months), toddlers (18 months to 2.5 years), and preschoolers (2.5-5 years). The curriculum is play-based, focusing on social, emotional, and physical development through activities like sensory and musical play, as well as outdoor experiences.

2. Community Programs: A range of initiatives support health and well-being for children, youth, and young adults. These programs aim to empower young people and are supported by local and national partnerships.

3. Aquatic Programs: For all ages, these programs focus on safety around water, swimming skills, confidence building, and values development. There are specific children’s aquatic programs for ages 0-12.

4. Recreational Programs: For children aged 0-12, these include drop-in sports like basketball and activities in the Kids’ Zone, which offers STEAM-based projects and crafts. There’s also Play Care for ages 0-5, providing social and play opportunities for young children while parents use the YMCA facilities.

5. Gym Programs: These include group fitness classes and personal or group training sessions aimed at improving overall health. Recreational sports are also available, offering a variety of physical activities for different skill levels.

6. Youth Programs: For teenagers and young adults (ages 13-21), these programs provide a mix of educational, recreational, and developmental activities, aiming to foster growth and community involvement.

7. Day Camps: Available for children aged 4-12, these camps offer a range of activities that promote skill development, friendships, and outdoor experiences. Registration opens early in the year and tends to fill up quickly.

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Parks in Kortright Hills

There are three parks in Kortright Hills with one located in each major pocket: Woodland Glen Park, Mollison Park* and Kortright Hills Park.*

Note* – Parks with an asterisk beside them mean they have outdoor community rinks in the winter!

Woodland Glen is home to a baseball diamond while Kortright Hills is home to a small playground. The largest park is Mollison Park which is located just north of Kortright Hills PS. It has a baseball diamond, tennis & pickleball court, a playground.

There are also pedestrian trails that run throughout the neighbourhood which make for great walks year round.

Retail & Shopping in Kortright Hills

Kortright Hills is limited to just one small retail plaza which has a convenience store and pharmacy among a few other small businesses.

However, that doesn’t mean it’s a trek to get what you need. A two-minute drive puts you at Guelph’s largest mall – Stone Road Mall and there are several other retail plazas in the area including those easily accessible in neighbouring Kortright West.

So, while you don’t have retail in your backyard, you’re also not far away from all of it. For Kortright Hills residents, that’s a huge bonus of living in the area.

You’re also only about a 5-minute drive from all of the retail in South End Guelph giving you tons of options within just a few minutes of your house.

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These are the top four things people usually ask about Kortright Hills!

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  • what's it really like to live in Kortright Hills?

    Life here is pretty quiet. Kids can walk to school (on the public side), there are nice walking paths/trails and there isn’t much through-traffic. You have the YMCA over in Woodland Glen to use for recreation or childcare and lots of retail once you leave the neighbourhood. The community group is active and helps plan and share lots of activities around Guelph.

  • What's the commute like from Kortright Hills?

    Despite being quieter and more isolated, it’s actually pretty well located for both retail and commuting. You’re right off Hwy 6 which gives you easy access to the north and south ends of Guelph as well as the Stone Road Mall, South End Guelph retail and Hwy 401.

    You’d also think it’s strictly a driver’s community, but the buses run through here and take you directly to the University of Guelph in about 20 minutes. Getting downtown, however, does require a transfer and a total ride of about 35-40 minutes. By car it’s about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.

  • Why Should I Live in Kortright Hills?

    If you want to live in one of the nicest and quietest areas in Guelph while still being close to everything, Kortright Hills is a good choice. While housing prices used to be much cheaper here, the gap has shrunk in recent years. However, it’s still good value and you get access to a top elementary and high school.

  • why should i not live in Kortright Hills?

    If you need to be within walking distance of amenities then Kortright Hills is not the place for you.

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