For sale 50$499,900
253 Lester Street #401
Waterloo, Ontario N2L3W6
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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 a proven gross rental income of $42,000 per year (all units under lease), 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!
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Property details
Listing
- MLS® number
- 40822088
- Added
- Apr 20, 2026 ()
- Updated
- Sep 9, 2026 ()
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Overview
- Property type
- Single Family
- Building type
- Apartment
- Storeys
- 1
- Ownership
- Condo
- Year built
- 2,009
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Heating
- Forced air
- Cooling
- Central air conditioning
- Fireplace
- No
- Appliances
- Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
- Features
- No Pet Home
Building
- Basement
- None
- Exterior
- Stucco
- Parking
- Visitor Parking
Land
- Zoning
- GR
Services
- Water
- Municipal water
- Sewer
- Municipal sewage system
Location
- Community
- Beechwood/University
Running costs
- Annual property tax
- $3,809
- Condo fee
- $721 Monthly
Rooms
| Bedroom | Main level | 7'6'' x 14'3'' |
| Bedroom | Main level | 11'5'' x 8'5'' |
| Bedroom | Main level | 11'9'' x 8'8'' |
| Bedroom | Main level | 8'8'' x 11'0'' |
| Bedroom | Main level | 11'0'' x 8'5'' |
| 4pc Bathroom | Main level | — |
| 4pc Bathroom | Main level | — |
| Dining room | Main level | 9'5'' x 14'11'' |
| Living room | Main level | 9'3'' x 14'11'' |
| Kitchen | Main level | 11'5'' x 12'11'' |
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