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$509,000
251 Lester Street · Waterloo · Ontario N2L 3W6
151 days on market
Incredible turnkey investment in the heart of Waterloo's university district! This purpose-built 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo at 251 Lester St has the potential to generate over $49,000/year in gross rental income with positive monthly cash flow. Just steps to Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, this high-demand location ensures consistent tenancy. Features include a spacious open-concept living area, two full baths, included furniture, and professional property management…
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Brokered by: ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY
Source: TRREB/PROPTX · MLS® X13170540
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20%+ down — no CMHC premium
≈ $0.07/ft² × ~1,300 ft² · ON avg ~$75/mo
Typical ON gas-heated home · ~$125/mo
ON municipal avg ~$60/mo
ON internet/TV avg ~$70/mo
1% of value/yr — standard reserve
Landscaping & snow removal · $0 default
$100/mo default · adjust for your home
Optional monitoring · $0 default
From listing or typical fee
Cost composition
Mortgage is 39% of your true cost of ownership. The other 61% surprises most first-time buyers.
Full breakdown
| Mortgage & financing | ||
| Mortgage (P+I) | $23,172 | $1,931/mo |
| Government & taxes | ||
| Property tax | $4,370 | $364/mo |
| Land transfer tax(closing) | $6,655 | $555/mo |
| Insurance & protection | ||
| Home insurance | $1,200 | $100/mo |
| Title insurance(closing) | $400 | $33/mo |
| Utilities | ||
| Hydro / electricity | $900 | $75/mo |
| Gas | $1,500 | $125/mo |
| Water & sewer | $720 | $60/mo |
| Internet / TV / phone | $840 | $70/mo |
| Maintenance & upkeep | ||
| Maintenance reserve (1.0%) | $5,090 | $424/mo |
| Condo fees | ||
| Condo / HOA fees | $9,624 | $802/mo |
| Closing costs (one-time) | ||
| Legal / lawyer(closing) | $2,500 | $208/mo |
| Home inspection(closing) | $600 | $50/mo |
| Moving costs(closing) | $2,000 | $167/mo |
| Total | $59,571 | $4,964/mo |
Listing facts below · Ontario averages for utilities — drag sliders to match your home. CMHC added to loan principal only — not double-counted in chart.