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Condo/Apt UnitMLS® 40874752

401-253 Lester Street, Waterloo ON N2L 3W6

Beechwood/University, Waterloo, N2L 3W6

$488,900

5Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,158Sq ft
0Parking
2009Year built
1Storeys
Condo/Apt UnitType
1Days on market

The home

About this property

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.

Specifications

Property details

Property type

Residential

Style

Apartment

Taxes

$3,809 (annual)

Condo fee

$721 Monthly

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Days on market

1

What's included

Features and amenities

Interior

Separate Heating Controls

Lot

UrbanHighway AccessLibraryPlace of WorshipSchoolsShopping Nearby

Appliances

MicrowaveRefrigeratorStove

Building amenities

Elevator(s)

The layout

Room by room

RoomLevelDimensions
BathroomMain
BedroomMain14' 3" × 7' 6"
BedroomMain8' 5" × 11'
BathroomMain
KitchenMain12' 11" × 11' 5"
BedroomMain11' × 8' 8"
BedroomMain8' 5" × 11' 5"
BedroomMain8' 8" × 11' 9"
Living RoomMain14' 11" × 9' 3"
Dining RoomMain14' 11" × 9' 5"

Where it sits

Location

Pin placed at the coordinates supplied by the MLS® System.

Listed by John Benjamins, Benjamins Realty Inc. (the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®).

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