101 - 253 LESTER Street
Waterloo, Ontario
5 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Room #1 - vacating end of December, #2 - Vacant, #3 Vacant, #4 - $750, Lease Ending 25th Aug, 2028, #5 - Vacant. Incredible turnkey investment in the heart of Waterloo's university district! This purpose-built 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo at 253 Lester St has the potential to generate over $49,000/year in gross rental income with positive monthly cash flow. Just steps to Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, this high-demand location ensures consistent tenancy. Features include a spacious open-concept living area, two full baths, included furniture, and professional property management options for a completely hands-off experience. Condo fees include heat and water, and the building offers parking, shared laundry, elevator access, and proximity to transit, shops, and amenities.
Price History
Schools
Secondary
- Waterloo Collegiate Institute0.7 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1480 students
Grade 10 literacy: 85% met the provincial standard
- St David Catholic Secondary School1.3 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 1080 students
Grade 10 literacy: 97% met the provincial standard
- Bluevale Collegiate Institute2.7 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1115 students
Grade 10 literacy: 88% met the provincial standard
Elementary
- MacGregor Public School0.8 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 510 students
- Winston Churchill Public School1.4 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 320 students
Grade 3 reading: 81% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 56% met the provincial standard
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School1.6 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 385 students
Grade 3 reading: 71% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 45% met the provincial standard
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area N2L
- Population
- 37,953
- Private dwellings
- 19,681
- Median age
- 29.8
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $69,500
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Single Family in Waterloo · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $695,000
- Homes sold
- 1,031
- Median days on market
- 21
- Sale-to-list price
- 99.8%
Based on 1,031 recorded sales of single family properties in Waterloo over the last 12 months.
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$106,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,604
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Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $133/mo
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