301 - 261 LESTER Street
Waterloo, Ontario
- 5 bed
- 2 bath
- Single Family
Room #1 - $900, ending Aug 25, 2026, #2 - $750, ending Apr 30, 2026, #3 - $750, ending Aug 26, 2026, #4 - $750, ending Apr 30, 2026, #5 - $750, ending Apr 30, 2026. Incredible turnkey investment in the heart of Waterloo's university district! This purpose-built 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo at 261 Lester St has the potential to generate close to $50,000/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. Photos are virtually decluttered.
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 School1.2 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 1080 students
Grade 10 literacy: 97% met the provincial standard
- Bluevale Collegiate Institute2.9 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1115 students
Grade 10 literacy: 88% met the provincial standard
Elementary
- MacGregor Public School0.9 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 510 students
- Winston Churchill Public School1.3 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 School1.8 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
- $691,000
- Homes sold
- 1,040
- Median days on market
- 21
- Sale-to-list price
- 99.8%
Based on 1,040 recorded sales of single family properties in Waterloo over the last 12 months.
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$103,800
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,550
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Mortgage: $2,550/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $130/mo
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