253 Lester Street Unit# 401

Northdale · Waterloo

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$488,900

35% above the Northdale median ($362,500)

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Property details

Property type
Apartment
Ownership
Condominium
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Size
1,158 sqft
Lot
0
Year built
2009
Heating
Forced air
Cooling
Central air conditioning
Condo fee
$721/month
MLS® number
40874752

About this home

253 Lester St. #401 is a turnkey student rental investment property in the heart of Waterloo’s university district. This spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is purpose-built for student living and delivers strong, consistent rental income with minimal effort. Just steps from Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, this location attracts reliable tenants year after year. The thoughtfully designed layout features approximately 1,158 sq ft of living space, including five generously sized bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large open-concept common area highlighted by an L-shaped kitchen and a bright living/dining room — perfect for gatherings, study sessions, or relaxing after class (recently updated with new furniture). Condo fees include heat and water, keeping operating costs low. The building offers elevator access, a brand-new onsite laundry facility for added tenant convenience, central air conditioning, and proximity to public transit, shopping, restaurants, and all essential amenities. Street parking and additional building parking options are available. Whether you’re an experienced investor or looking for your first student rental property, this unit offers hands-off potential with current gross rental income of $42,000 per year and under lease. Don’t miss your chance to own a worry-free (excellent onsite management available), income-generating property in one of Waterloo’s most sought-after student locations. Current income can produce a CAP rate of 6%+ after expenses. (id:59491)

Listed by JOHN BENJAMINS

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Recent Apartment sales in Northdale

$412,000 62 days on market · Sep 2026
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$530,000 65 days on market · Sep 2026
$585,000 5 days on market · Sep 2026
$375,000 136 days on market · Sep 2026

Northdale median: $362,500 across 24 sales (90 days)

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