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MLS® X13861922For SaleCondominium

206-251 Lester St

Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3W6

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206-251 Lester St, Waterloo, photo 1
Asking$489,000
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
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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

    Good

    1 documented update signal

    Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.

  • Cashflow Quality

    Near break-even

    −$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
Listing brokerage: ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTYData source: TRREB MLS®Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Contained information is subject to errors, omissions, and changes without notice. Information should be independently verified.

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

RoomSizeFeaturesLevel
Living2.82 × 2.9 m—Main
Dining8.43 × 3.43 m—Main
Kitchen8.43 × 3.43 m—Main
Foyer8.43 × 3.43 m—Main
Primary2.36 × 4.6 m—Main
2nd Br2.67 × 3.73 m—Main
3rd Br3.96 × 2.64 m—Main
4th Br2.64 × 3.56 m—Main
5th Br2.34 × 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 StartDate EndList PricePriceEventListing ID
Date StartN/AN/A$489,000N/AFor SaleX13861922

Members see the full history. Prices are hidden from signed-out visitors.

The numbers

Mortgage Calculator

Plan with the current asking price

20% · $97,800

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
−$259per month
  • 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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Market estimates use sold comparables and are available after you sign in and accept MLS® VOW terms.

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

Comparable sales require sign in

Closing prices and sold comps are available to registered visitors who accept MLS® VOW terms on this site.

The market

Condos for sale in Waterloo right now

For sale now
140
Median asking price
$393K

Middle half: $324K to $473K

New in 7 days
8

41 in 28 days

Price cuts
22%

31 listings

This home is asking 24% above the median, higher than three quarters of them.

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Asking 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

StationLinesDistance
University of WaterlooGRT light rail: ION light rail500 m
Laurier - Waterloo ParkGRT light rail: ION light rail500 m
Research and TechnologyGRT light rail: ION light rail1.2 km
Waterloo Public SquareGRT light rail: ION light rail1.4 km
Kitchener GOGO Transit train: Kitchener3.9 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

ElementaryTypeDistanceEQAO average 2024–25
Winston Churchill Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–61.4 km80%Grade 6 average
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades JK–81.7 km70%Grade 6 average
Keatsway Public SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion1.8 km71%Grade 6 average
École élémentaire L'HarmonieConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades JK–82.2 km84%Grade 6 average
SecondaryTypeDistanceGrade 9 math 2024–25
Waterloo Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–12750 m57%Grade 9 math
St David Catholic Secondary SchoolWaterloo CDSBCatholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion1.3 km67%Grade 9 math
Bluevale Collegiate InstituteWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–122.8 km75%Grade 9 math
Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational SchoolWaterloo Region DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion2.9 km73%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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