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253 Lester St #401, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3W6

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Condo
5
2
~1158 sqft
$514,900
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Condo
5
2
~1158 sqft

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Estimated valueNot available

Price/Sqft$444/sqft

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Description

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!


Property Details

Style1 Storey/Apt
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Age of property2009
SqFt~1158 SqFt
Lot Size-
Parking Spaces-
MLS ®Number40822088
Community NameColumbia
Data SourceITSO
Listing byBENJAMINS REALTY INC.

Features

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Main Floor

Living Room

4.55 x 2.82

Bedroom

4.34 x 2.29

Bathroom

4-Piece

Bedroom

3.35 x 2.64


Features

Sewer (Municipal)

Amenities

Elevator(s)

Inclusions
Hydro
Water
Parking
Cable
Heat

Property History

Apr 20, 2026
ListedActive
$514,900
1 day on market
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Listing by itso®
Property listed by BENJAMINS REALTY INC., Brokerage
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Market Data - Columbia

Geo Zone Map ThumbnailColumbia

Strong Buyer's Market

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Condo - for the past 30 days

Buyer's market Seller's market

Avg. Days on Market

Past 30 days

68 days

Compared to

2025

53 days

2024

36 days

2023

38 days

New Listings

Past 30 days

57 listings

Compared to

2025

63 listings

2024

47 listings

2023

43 listings

Units sold

Past 30 days

11 units

Compared to

2025

12 units

2024

17 units

2023

17 units

Median Sold Price

Past 30 days

$350,000

Compared to

2025

$461,250

2024

$490,000

2023

$450,000


Population and Demographics

Overview

Total population 7359
Average household income $71,241

Age (%)

0 to 19
15%
20 to 34
64%
35 to 49
9%
50 to 64
7%
65 and plus
5%

Household composition (%)

Single person
40%
Multi person
32%
Single family
28%
Multi family
0%

Mother tongue (%)

English
56%
Mandarin
17%
Hindi
5%
Others
3%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
3%
Arabic
3%
Gujarati
2%
Spanish
2%
Telugu
1%

House tenancy (%)

Renters
86%
Owners
14%

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