103 - 253 ALBERT Street
Waterloo, Ontario
1 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Welcome to this impressive main-floor condo in an unbeatable location! Centrally located; just a short walk to Wilfrid Laurier University (5 minutes) AND the University of Waterloo (20 minute walk). This bright and spacious 1-bedroom + den unit features soaring 13-foot ceilings, creating an open, airy feel throughout. The well-designed kitchen offers plenty of space for cooking and entertaining, while the rare 1.5 bath adds extra convenience for guests. Enjoy the ease of in-suite laundry and the privacy of your own fenced patio, with walkouts from both the living room and bedroom; perfect for relaxing or enjoying your morning coffee. Tucked away as a quiet end unit, this home offers both comfort and tranquility. The building boasts a rooftop terrace for added outdoor living space. With restaurants, grocery stores, and public transit just steps away, this location is ideal for students, young professionals, or savvy investors. Don't miss this opportunity to own a stylish, low-maintenance home in a vibrant, walkable neighbourhood.
Price History
Schools
Secondary
- Waterloo Collegiate Institute0.5 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1480 students
Grade 10 literacy: 85% met the provincial standard
- St David Catholic Secondary School1 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 School1.2 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.
Location
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Mortgage Calculator
$67,800
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,665
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Mortgage: $1,665/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $85/mo
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