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253 Lester Street 101

Waterloo, N2L 3W6 · More in this building

$509,000

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  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 0 parking
  • 1000-1199 sq ft

Listed 95 days ago · MLS® X13575452

About this home

Incredible turnkey investment in the heart of Waterloo's university district! This purpose-built 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo at 253 Lester St has the potential to generate over $49,000/year in gross rental income with positive monthly cash flow. Just steps to Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, this high-demand location ensures consistent tenancy. Features include a spacious open-concept living area, two full baths, included furniture, and professional property management options for a completely hands-off experience. Condo fees include heat and water, and the building offers parking, shared laundry, elevator access, and proximity to transit, shops, and amenities.

Details

Type
Condo Apartment
Style
Apartment
Age
16-30 years
Size
1000-1199 sq ft
Basement
None
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$3,950 (2026)
Maintenance fee
$802/month
Municipality
Waterloo
Price per sq ft
$463 (11% below condo apartments in Waterloo, $521)
Fee per sq ft
$0.73/month

Interior

Bedrooms
5 above ground
Bathrooms
2 × 4-piece (flat)
Rooms
8 above ground
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
No
Laundry
Coin Operated, In Building

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air

Building and exterior

Style
Apartment
Exterior
Brick
Age
16-30 years

Parking

Driveway and parking
Underground

Condo

Monthly fee
$802
Fee includes
Heat Included, Water Included, CAC Included, Common Elements Included, Building Insurance Included
Locker
Ensuite+Common
Exposure
North West
Pets
Yes-with Restrictions
Property manager
CIE Property Management

More

Possession
TBD/Flexible
Cross street
University Ave W/Lester St

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain4.26 × 2.74 m (14' × 9')
Dining RoomMain4.26 × 2.74 m (14' × 9')
KitchenMain3.65 × 3.35 m (12' × 11')
BedroomMain3.96 × 2.43 m (13' × 8')
Bedroom 2Main3.35 × 2.43 m (11' × 8')
Bedroom 3Main3.04 × 2.74 m (10' × 9')
Bedroom 4Main3.35 × 2.43 m (11' × 8')
Bedroom 5Main3.65 × 2.43 m (12' × 8')
BathroomMain1.82 × 1.21 m (6' × 4')
BathroomMain1.21 × 1.21 m (4' × 4')

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 University of Waterloo LRT8 min walk
  • 🚇 Laurier - Waterloo Park LRT8 min walk

Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 108 cafés and restaurants, 8 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Waterloo Central Supermarket (100 m). Nearest park: Sunview park (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Winston Churchill Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 56%    1.4 km
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 45%    1.8 km
  • Keatsway Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 50%    1.8 km
  • Empire Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 87%, math 52%    2.1 km

Secondary

  • Waterloo Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 57%, literacy test 85%    12 min walk
  • MacGregor Public School13 min walk
  • St. David Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 67%, literacy test 97%    19 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 N2L

Owners / renters
37% / 63%
Median household income
$69,500
Average age
37
Children under 15
11%
Homes
29% detached, 40% high-rise
Commute by transit
12%
Population
37,953

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 5.5%, Arabic 1.4%, Hindi 0.9%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.9%.

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 Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

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).

From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.

Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY.

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