
111 - 280 LESTER Street
Waterloo, Ontario
810 sqft • Other
Exceptional commercial investment opportunity in Waterloo's thriving university district. This 810 sq. ft. corner unit is ideally located within walking distance of the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, offering excellent visibility and consistent foot traffic. Currently leased to BerryBir & Beans Restaurant at $3,000 + HST/month (rent increases by 3% each year) plus $627.14 of monthly condo fee and utilities until September 30, 2028 with another 3 years renewal option, providing stable income and strong cash flow. Previously operated as a successful restaurant, this turnkey investment includes one parking space(#51) and offers outstanding long-term growth potential.
Price History
Schools
Secondary
- Waterloo Collegiate Institute0.6 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1480 students
Grade 10 literacy: 85% met the provincial standard
- St David Catholic Secondary School1.1 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 School1 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
- Cedarbrae Public School1.8 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
Other 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 other properties in Waterloo over the last 12 months.
Location
Mortgage Calculator
$113,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,800
Investment Analysis
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Mortgage: $2,800/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $142/mo
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