- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1,200–1,399sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $376at the range’s middle
- Tax a year
- $4,0592025 tax year
- Parking
- 0none
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 206-251 Lester St
206-251 Lester St is a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Waterloo, listed for sale at an asking price of $489,000 (MLS® X13861922).
Rare turnkey student asset generating $36,120/year gross in-place revenue ($3,010/month). Skip the leasing headache-Suite 206 at 251 Lester St is a purpose-built 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence featuring fully executed Ontario Standard Leases on long-term fixed horizons, backed by designated parental guarantors and managed turnkey by Property Management. Why gamble on unverified tenants when you can acquire secured cash flow from Day 1? Situated just steps from both the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, this unbeatable AAA location virtually eliminates vacancy risk while ensuring steady demand year after year. The suite comes complete with furnished living areas, an expansive open-concept common layout, two full four-piece bathrooms, and easy elevator access. Ownership is streamlined and predictable, as condo maintenance fees conveniently cover both heat and water. Professional property management infrastructure is already active and running smoothly behind the scenes, featuring automated tenant rent collection. Commuting is effortless with rapid access to the ION LRT transit line, local tech hubs, university plazas, grocery stores, and vibrant dining destinations. Whether you are expanding an established multi-family portfolio or are a parent-investor searching for a low-maintenance asset with strong fundamentals, this property delivers immediate predictability. Book your private viewing today!
Insights
Condition Score
Good71/1001 documented update signal
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Near break-even52/100−$259/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 10 homes with 5 bedrooms for lease in Waterloo right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage, property tax and the condo fee.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $4,059 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13861922
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Days on market
- Size
- 1200-1399 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 0 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Style
- Apartment
- Municipality
- Waterloo
Building
- Size
- 1200-1399 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc Main, 1 × 4pc Main
- Basement Type
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 0
- Total Parking
- 0
Utilities
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Additional
- Fireplace
- No
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Extras
- Fridge, Stove, Hood Fan, B/I Dishwasher
- Condo maint.
- $790
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living | 2.82 × 2.9 m | — | Main |
| Dining | 8.43 × 3.43 m | — | Main |
| Kitchen | 8.43 × 3.43 m | — | Main |
| Foyer | 8.43 × 3.43 m | — | Main |
| Primary | 2.36 × 4.6 m | — | Main |
| 2nd Br | 2.67 × 3.73 m | — | Main |
| 3rd Br | 3.96 × 2.64 m | — | Main |
| 4th Br | 2.64 × 3.56 m | — | Main |
| 5th Br | 2.34 × 4.11 m | — | Main |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 206-251 Lester St, Waterloo, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $489,000 | N/A | For Sale | X13861922 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
Plan with the current asking price
CMHC insurance: not required at 20% down. Payments use Canadian semi-annual compounding.
Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $97,800
- Total mortgage amount
- $391,200
- Total interest payment
- $278,100
- Total purchase cost
- $767,100
- Mortgage payment
- $2,231/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
29%Monthly carrying cost
$3,359- Rent $3,100
- Shortfall $259
Rental income opens at $3,100, the median asking rent of 10 comparable homes for lease in Waterloo. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $6,255
- Total land transfer tax
- $6,255
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $2,255
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $489,000
- $1,780
- Ontario total
- $6,255
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Estimate
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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Kassaundra Dobson, Broker of Record for a full comparative market analysis.
Comparable sales
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The market
Condos for sale in Waterloo right now
- For sale now
- 140
- Median asking price
- $393K
- New in 7 days
- 8
- Price cuts
- 22%
Middle half: $324K to $473K
41 in 28 days
31 listings
This home is asking 24% above the median, higher than three quarters of them.
See all homes in WaterlooAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
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The street
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University of Waterloo | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 500 m |
| Laurier - Waterloo Park | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 500 m |
| Research and Technology | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 1.2 km |
| Waterloo Public Square | GRT light rail: ION light rail | 1.4 km |
| Kitchener GO | GO Transit train: Kitchener | 3.9 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: GO Transit schedule data (GTFS) from Metrolinx under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx; GRT ION stops map layer from the Region of Waterloo under the Region of Waterloo Open Data Licence, downloaded October 18, 2026. Data used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx. Contains information provided by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo under licence.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Churchill Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades JK–6 | 1.4 km | 80%Grade 6 average |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary SchoolWaterloo CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 1.7 km | 70%Grade 6 average |
| Keatsway Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 1.8 km | 71%Grade 6 average |
| École élémentaire L'HarmonieConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades JK–8 | 2.2 km | 84%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 750 m | 57%Grade 9 math |
| St David Catholic Secondary SchoolWaterloo CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 1.3 km | 67%Grade 9 math |
| Bluevale Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 2.8 km | 75%Grade 9 math |
| Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational SchoolWaterloo Region DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 2.9 km | 73%Grade 9 math |
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
The verdict
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