225 Harvard Place 402

Waterloo, N2J 4H4 · More in this building

$209,900

Reduced $2,019,100 from $2,229,000

1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
1 parking
800-899 sq ft

Listed 43 days ago · MLS® X13753582

About this home

arWelcome to 225 Harvard Place, Unit 402 - a beautifully updated and move-in-ready condo offering approximately 807 sq. ft. of comfortable living space in a convenient Waterloo location! This spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom suite features an inviting open-concept layout with a renovated kitchen, large centre island, updated appliances and a seamless flow into the dining and living areas - perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The generously sized primary bedroom easily accommodates a king-size bed and additional furniture, while excellent in-suite storage includes a linen closet and a large walk-in storage closet with customizable shelving. One of the highlights is the bright enclosed sunroom overlooking the building's spacious courtyard - an ideal spot to relax, enjoy your morning coffee or create a home office or reading area. Additional features include updated flooring, lighting and a beautifully renovated bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of underground parking and an impressive selection of building amenities, including a tennis court, saunas, fitness room, workshop, games room and library. Even better heat, hydro and water are included in the condo fee, helping monthly expenses easier to manage Ideally located close to shopping, restaurants public transit, the expressway and approximately 2 km from Wilfrid Laurier University. A fantastic opportunity for first time buyers ,downsizers,students,proffessionals or investors looking for a well located Waterloo condo. Move in and enjoy !

Details

Type: Condo Apartment
Style: Apartment
Size: 800-899 sq ft
Basement: None
Garage: Underground
Kitchens: 1
Property tax: $1,833 (2026)
Maintenance fee: $834/month
Municipality: Waterloo
Price per sq ft: $247 (52% below condo apartments in Waterloo, $518)
Fee per sq ft: $0.98/month

Interior

Bedrooms: 1 above ground
Bathrooms: 1 × 3-piece (main)
Rooms: 4 above ground
Family room or den: No
Fireplace: No
Laundry: Coin Operated
Features: Carpet Free, Intercom, Storage

Heating, cooling and services

Heating: Radiant

Building and exterior

Style: Apartment
Exterior: Brick, Concrete
Roof: Tar and Gravel
Foundation: Concrete
Outdoor: Controlled Entry, Landscaped, Lighting

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total parking: 1

Condo

Monthly fee: $834
Fee includes: Heat Included, Water Included, Common Elements Included, Hydro Included, Parking Included, Building Insurance Included
Balcony: Enclosed
Exposure: West
Pets: Yes-with Restrictions
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detector
Property manager: Sanders Property Mngmnt.

Possession: FLEX
Nearby: Library, Park, Public Transit, School Bus Route, School, Rec./Commun.Centre
Cross street: Bluevale St N

Rooms

Room	Level	Size	Features
Bedroom	Main	4.06 × 3.28 m (13'4" × 10'9")
Bathroom	Main	2.29 × 1.68 m (7'6" × 5'6")	3 Pc Bath
Kitchen	Main	4.75 × 2.64 m (15'7" × 8'8")
Living Room	Main	5.82 × 4.47 m (19'1" × 14'8")

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 0 cafés and restaurants, 2 parks. Nearest grocery: Zehrs (100 m). Nearest park: Sandowne Park (700 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

Lincoln Heights Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 75%, math 47%5 min walk
École élémentaire catholique Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 68%7 min walk
Sandowne Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 78%, math 35%14 min walk
St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 73%, math 43%16 min walk

Secondary

Bluevale Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 75%, literacy test 88%17 min walk

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area N2J

Owners / renters: 53% / 47%
Median household income: $74,500
Average age: 42
Children under 15: 12%
Homes: 35% detached, 35% high-rise
Commute by transit: 7%
Population: 20,899

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 1.8%, Arabic 1%, German 0.7%, Spanish 0.7%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Waterloo Region (Kitchener) police: 67 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To downtown Kitchener: 4 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

🛣️ Highway 85350 m

Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.

Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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Listed by RE/MAX Icon Realty.

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Estimated monthly cost

Mortgage: $919
Property tax: $153
Maintenance: $834
Total: $1,906

$41,980 down, 25-year amortization at 4.39%.

Cash needed to buy

Down payment: $41,980
Land transfer tax: $1,824
Legal and other costs: ~$2,500
Total: $46,304

First-time buyers can get up to $8,475 of land transfer tax back. All closing costs

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Rental potential

$1,850/month

Typical asking rent for 1 bedroom condos like this within 2 km (6 for rent now; most $1,800–$1,900).

As a rental, with 20% down

Rent: $1,850
Mortgage: −$919
Property tax: −$153
Maintenance fee: −$834
Insurance, repairs, vacancy: −$146
Cash flow: −$202/month

Cap rate 4.1% · gross yield 10.6%. Rentals need 20% down. Rough figures before income tax; ask us for a full analysis.

Rent control: Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.

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