280 Lester Street 708
Waterloo, N2L 0G2 · More in this building
$440,000
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 0 parking
- 800-899 sq ft
Listed 41 days ago · MLS® X13759526
About this home
You'll love this bright and stylish 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom corner unit at SAGE V, ideally located between Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo. Offering approximately 885 sq. ft. of living space plus a private balcony, this modern condo is filled with natural light and showcases exposed concrete ceilings, laminate flooring and granite countertops. Built by one of Waterloo's well-regarded condo builders, the unit comes complete with appliances, in-suite stacked laundry and furnishings, making it an excellent turnkey opportunity. The building also offers great amenities, including an exercise room with cardio and weight equipment, as well as a dedicated study room. With Uptown Waterloo, Waterloo Park, transit, shopping and both universities just steps away, the location is hard to beat. A fantastic option for investors, parents of post-secondary students, or anyone looking for a modern, low-maintenance condo in the heart of Waterloo.
Details
- Type
- Condo Apartment
- Style
- 1 Storey/Apt
- Age
- 6-10 years
- Size
- 800-899 sq ft
- Basement
- None
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $4,535 (2025)
- Maintenance fee
- $558/month
- Municipality
- Waterloo
- Price per sq ft
- $518 (about the same as condo apartments in Waterloo)
- Fee per sq ft
- $0.66/month
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (main)
- Rooms
- 6 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Laundry
- In-Suite Laundry, Ensuite
- Features
- Separate Heating Controls, Separate Hydro Meter, Water Heater
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
Building and exterior
- Style
- 1 Storey/Apt
- Exterior
- Brick, Concrete Poured
- Age
- 6-10 years
Condo
- Monthly fee
- $558
- Fee includes
- Heat Included, Water Included, CAC Included, Common Elements Included
- Balcony
- Open
- Exposure
- North West
- Pets
- Yes-with Restrictions
- Property manager
- Wilson Blanchard
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Library, Park, Public Transit, School Bus Route
- Cross street
- Columbia Street
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 0.25 × 3.93 m (0'10" × 12'11") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 3.66 × 0.4 m (12' × 1'4") | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 3.08 × 4.3 m (10'1" × 14'1") | Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Bathroom | Main | 0.15 × 0.15 m (0'6" × 0'6") | 3 Pc Ensuite |
| Bedroom | Main | 3.26 × 3.73 m (10'8" × 12'3") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 0.23 × 2.39 m (0'9" × 7'10") | 4 Pc Ensuite |
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 RE/MAX TWIN CITY REALTY INC..
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