280 Lester Street 708

Waterloo, N2L 0G2 · More in this building

$440,000

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  • 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

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain0.25 × 3.93 m (0'10" × 12'11")
KitchenMain3.66 × 0.4 m (12' × 1'4")
Primary BedroomMain3.08 × 4.3 m (10'1" × 14'1")Walk-In Closet(s)
BathroomMain0.15 × 0.15 m (0'6" × 0'6")3 Pc Ensuite
BedroomMain3.26 × 3.73 m (10'8" × 12'3")
BathroomMain0.23 × 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).

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

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