280 Lester Street 404

Waterloo, N2L 0G2 · More in this building

$385,000

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 1 parking
  • 700-799 sq ft

Listed today · MLS® X14099036

About this home

Great opportunity to own a beautifully upgraded 740 sqft furnished condo, just a short walk from Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of Waterloo and Conestoga College. Freshly painted throughout and outfitted with brand new laminate flooring, this move in ready partially furnished unit shows better than ever. The open concept layout features a contemporary kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous storage, making it perfect for everyday living or entertaining. The unit offers 2 spacious bedrooms, a private ENSUITE LAUNDRY, and 1 OWNED underground parking space. The living room opens onto a charming Juliet balcony, but the real showstopper is the rare 10x30ft PRIVATE TERRACE, a true one of-a-kind outdoor space rarely found in condo living ideal for lounging, entertaining, or simply enjoying the fresh air right outside your door. Whether you're a student, a parent looking to secure housing before the fall semester, or an investor seeking a high-demand rental location, this condo checks every box!

Details

Type
Condo Apartment
Style
1 Storey/Apt
Size
700-799 sq ft
Basement
None
Garage
Underground
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$4,124 (2026)
Maintenance fee
$508/month
Municipality
Waterloo
Price per sq ft
$514 (about the same as condo apartments in Waterloo)
Fee per sq ft
$0.68/month

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main)
Rooms
6 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Laundry
In Bathroom, In-Suite Laundry, Ensuite
Features
Carpet Free

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air

Building and exterior

Style
1 Storey/Apt
Exterior
Brick, Brick Front

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
1
Driveway and parking
Underground, Private, Inside Entry

Condo

Monthly fee
$508
Fee includes
Heat Included, Water Included, CAC Included, Common Elements Included, Building Insurance Included, Parking Included
Amenities
Elevator, Exercise Room, Game Room, Gym, Party Room/Meeting Room, Media Room
Balcony
Terrace
Exposure
North East
View
Park/Greenbelt, Skyline, City
Pets
Yes-with Restrictions
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detector
Property manager
Wilson Blanchard

More

Possession
Immediate Available
Nearby
Place Of Worship, Public Transit, School, Library, Park
Cross street
University/Lester

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
BedroomMain4.17 × 2.93 m (13'8" × 9'7")
Bedroom 2Main3.68 × 2.62 m (12'1" × 8'7")
Living RoomMain2.94 × 2.25 m (9'8" × 7'5")
KitchenMain4.32 × 2.96 m (14'2" × 9'9")
FoyerMain2.27 × 2.04 m (7'5" × 6'8")
BathroomMain2.94 × 1.52 m (9'8" × 5')

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 LRT11 min walk

Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 105 cafés and restaurants, 8 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Rong Natural Food Store (100 m). Nearest park: Sunview park (50 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Winston Churchill Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 56%
    1.2 km
  • Keatsway Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 50%
    1.9 km
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 45%
    1.9 km
  • Cedarbrae Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 76%, math 14%
    2.0 km

Secondary

  • Waterloo Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 57%, literacy test 85%
    10 min walk
  • MacGregor Public School15 min walk
  • St. David Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 67%, literacy test 97%
    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 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 WOLLE REALTY.

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