285 ALBERT Street

About this home.

Prime redevelopment opportunity in Waterloo’s sought-after Northdale neighbourhood. Prominent corner lot at Albert Street and Hickory Street offering exceptional exposure, dual frontage, and flexible site access—ideal for future intensification. Strategically located along the Albert Street corridor, a key growth area experiencing rapid transition from low-density housing to mid- and high-rise residential developments, driven by proximity to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. Adjacent properties at 289, 291 and 293 Albert Street are currently offered for sale, presenting a rare opportunity for purchasers to explore a potential multi-parcel land assembly. The property offers strong interim holding income potential with continued demand for student rentals, while positioning investors and developers to capitalize on future redevelopment in one of Waterloo’s most active intensification zones. (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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