253 LESTER STREET#401, WATERLOO - $514,900
253 LESTER STREET #401, WATERLOO, ON, N2L 3W6
mls #40822088
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!.
bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
year built
2009
living space
1,158 sq. ft.
lot size
N/A
Property Features
✓ Professionally Managed
✓ Proximity to Universities
✓ Proximity to LRT Transit
✓ Urban Location
✓ Street Parking
✓ Onsite Laundry
✓ Spacious Unit
✓ Open Concept Kitchen
✓ Keypad Entries
✓ Close To Expressway
✓ Close to Shopping Amenities
✓ New Unit Furniture
Agent: John Benjamins
About Benjamins Realty
Benjamins Realty is a family-run boutique brokerage with decades of experience serving the Kitchener-Waterloo area. This small, dynamic team works together to sell each property, ensuring that maximum care and expertise is provided to each and every client. Jake Benjamins founded Benjamins Realty in 2002 after working in the real estate market for decades. Since then, his two sons Mark and John have joined the boutique brokerage. Together, this team offers competitive rates, unparalleled customer service, and superior expertise. Give Benjamins Realty a call today and see for yourself.