253 LESTER Street Unit# 401

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 proven gross rental income potentially exceeding $45,000 per year (based on current market rents in the building). Many similar units in the complex are fully tenanted with long-term leases, delivering stable cash flow in this ever-growing university hub. 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. Schedule your viewing today! (id:59491)

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How this listing prices against Beechwood/University.

Beechwood/University was highly supplied this period, with 13 sales against 98 active listings, one of the loosest inventory setups in Waterloo. The average sale price was $621,462, well below the city average, homes took 34 days to sell, and deals closed at 94.02% of list, all signs of a softer market overall. Activity split between 5 freeholds and 8 condos, but the overwhelming amount of condo inventory is what defines the neighbourhood right now. This is a market with lots of choice and clear pressure on sellers to price realistically.

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