
401 - 253 LESTER Street
Waterloo, Ontario
- 5 bed
- 2 bath
- Single Family
253 Lester St. #401 is a turnkey student rental investment property in the heart of Waterloo’s university district. This spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is purpose-built for student living and delivers strong, consistent rental income with minimal effort. Just steps from Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, this location attracts reliable tenants year after year. The thoughtfully designed layout features approximately 1,158 sq ft of living space, including five generously sized bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large open-concept common area highlighted by an L-shaped kitchen and a bright living/dining room — perfect for gatherings, study sessions, or relaxing after class (recently updated with new furniture). Condo fees include heat and water, keeping operating costs low. The building offers elevator access, a brand-new onsite laundry facility for added tenant convenience, central air conditioning, and proximity to public transit, shopping, restaurants, and all essential amenities. Street parking and additional building parking options are available. Whether you’re an experienced investor or looking for your first student rental property, this unit offers hands-off potential with proven gross rental income potentially exceeding $45,000 per year (based on current market rents in the building). Many similar units in the complex are fully tenanted with long-term leases, delivering stable cash flow in this ever-growing university hub. Don’t miss your chance to own a worry-free (excellent onsite management available), income-generating property in one of Waterloo’s most sought-after student locations. Schedule your viewing today!
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 Institute2.8 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 School1.3 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 School1.7 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
- 1,037
- Median days on market
- 21
- Sale-to-list price
- 99.8%
Based on 1,037 recorded sales of single family properties in Waterloo over the last 12 months.
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$99,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,456
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Mortgage: $2,456/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $125/mo
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