396 HAZEL Street
Waterloo, Ontario
6 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Welcome to 396 Hazel Street — a prime investment opportunity in the heart of Waterloo's highly desirable student rental area. This city-licensed student rental offers a legal duplex setup, making it a turnkey option for investors seeking strong and consistent rental income. Thoughtfully designed for student living, the property features spacious bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, and generous common areas that enhance tenant comfort and appeal. The functional layout, combined with its legal status and licensing, provides peace of mind and long-term stability. Ideally located within walking distance to Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, this home ensures high rental demand year after year. Additionally, it presents a great opportunity for buyers to renovate and further increase the property's value, making it especially attractive for investors looking to maximize returns. Whether you are an investor expanding your portfolio or a parent looking for a smart housing solution for university-bound children, 396 Hazel Street checks all the boxes.
Price History
Schools
Secondary
- Waterloo Collegiate Institute0.4 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1480 students
Grade 10 literacy: 85% met the provincial standard
- St David Catholic Secondary School0.4 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 1080 students
Grade 10 literacy: 97% met the provincial standard
- Bluevale Collegiate Institute2.8 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1115 students
Grade 10 literacy: 88% met the provincial standard
Elementary
- Winston Churchill Public School0.4 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 320 students
Grade 3 reading: 81% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 56% met the provincial standard
- MacGregor Public School1.5 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 510 students
- Cedarbrae Public School1.5 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 240 students
Grade 3 reading: 21% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 14% 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
- 1,033
- Median days on market
- 21
- Sale-to-list price
- 99.8%
Based on 1,033 recorded sales of single family properties in Waterloo over the last 12 months.
Location
Mortgage Calculator
$140,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,439
Investment Analysis
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Mortgage: $3,439/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $175/mo
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