
285 ALBERT Street
Waterloo, Ontario
4 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
**WATERLOO CORNER LOT | INVESTMENT & FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY | $650,000**Strategically positioned at **Albert Street & Hickory Street**, this approximately **7,340 sq. ft. corner lot** offers multiple possibilities-**live in it, rent it, invest in it or explore its future potential**, subject to planning, zoning (it is zoned RN6), servicing and municipal approvals. This well-maintained brick home offers **over 1,800 sq. ft. of finished living space**, featuring **4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a functional layout, separate basement entrance, attached single-car garage and ample parking**. The private backyard features an **inground pool, mature landscaping and patio area**, providing an ideal setting for family enjoyment and entertaining. For homeowners, this is an opportunity to own a spacious property in a highly desirable Waterloo location, minutes from the **University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, shopping, restaurants, transit, parks and everyday amenities**.For investors, the four-bedroom layout, university proximity and established student-rental history offer attractive possibilities, subject to current City of Waterloo requirements. The property was previously licensed as a **Class B 4-bedroom rental through March 31, 2026**.For future-minded investors or developers, the **prominent corner location and approximately 7,340 sq. ft. lot** provide an opportunity to explore longer-term potential. **Three adjacent Albert Street properties are also available for sale**, allowing interested purchasers to investigate a potential larger land assembly and future redevelopment possibilities, subject to planning, zoning, servicing and municipal approvals.**A rare combination of location, land, flexibility and opportunity in Waterloo.**
Price History
Property
- Lot Size
- 0.18 acres
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 School0.9 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 School1 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 510 students
- Winston Churchill Public School1 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
Single Family 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 single family properties in Waterloo over the last 12 months.
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$130,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,193
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Mortgage: $3,193/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $163/mo
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