251 Lester St #203 is a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Waterloo, listed for $509,000. It has 1200-1399 sq ft of living space.
1Incredible turnkey investment in the heart of Waterloo's university district!
2Features include a spacious open-concept living area, two full baths, included furniture, and professional property management options for a completely hands-off experience.
3Condo fees include heat and water, and the building offers parking, shared laundry facilities, elevator access, and proximity to transit, shops, and various amenities.
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 options for a completely hands-off experience. Condo fees include heat and water, and the building offers parking, shared laundry facilities, elevator access, and proximity to transit, shops, and various amenities.
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, about 1,200 sq ft, works out to roughly $424 per square foot. Chat with Zara if you'd like a deeper read on whether this condo fits your budget and timing.
Inside 251 Lester St #203
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Type
Condo
Style
Apartment
Living space
1200-1399 sq ftas stated on the listing
Basement
None
Features & systems
Parking & garage
Parking spaces
0
Interior
Basement
None
Lot & land
Lot size (sqft)
0
Listing & possession
Property style
Apartment
Property class
Condo Apartment
251 Lester St #203 Price & Sale History
Earlier listings of this property, list-price changes, and the most recent annual property tax on the listing.
For saleListedThis listingMLS® X13115662$509,000
Sourced from MLS®. Includes earlier listings of this property on record.
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How 251 Lester St #203 Compares to the Waterloo Market
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Estimated monthly payment
$2,501
/mo
based on the purchase price of $509,000
$101,800 cash
$407,200 financed
$342,969 total interest
Principal54%$407,200
Interest46%$342,969
20% down · 25-yr amortization · 5.50% rate. Principal & interest only — taxes, condo fees, and insurance not included.
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Average days on market32Homes sold in about 32 days on average.
Sale-to-list ratio100.1%On average, homes sold at or above asking.
Active listings378Homes for sale here right now.
Median vs prior 90 days−1.7%Compared with May 5 – Aug 3, 2026: prices down.
Based on 427 sales from Aug 3 – Nov 1, 2026 (295 in the prior 90 days). Aggregate MLS® figures for closed sales; individual sold prices are shown only to signed-in members.
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251 Lester St #203 is listed at $509,000 (MLS® X13115662). Summitly updates the price as soon as the MLS® record changes.
Is $509,000 a good price for 251 Lester St #203?
Summitly rates it Excellent Deal: the asking price is 10% or more below Zara's estimate, an estimate built from recent sales in Waterloo. The rating is an automated opinion, not an appraisal; "What's it worth?" on this page shows how it is worked out. See Zara's estimate
Has the price of 251 Lester St #203 changed?
No — 251 Lester St #203 is still listed at its original asking price of $509,000.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 251 Lester St #203 have?
251 Lester St #203 has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,200–1,399 square feet of living space. It is a condo in Waterloo.
Is 251 Lester St #203 close to transit?
The nearest rapid-transit station is Laurier - Waterloo Park Station (ION), about 500 m (about a 6-minute walk) in a straight line. University of Waterloo Station is about 520 m (about a 7-minute walk), and Research and Technology Station is about 1.2 km (about a 15-minute walk). Distances are straight-line, not walking routes; check the transit agency for routes and schedules.
How much would the monthly mortgage be on 251 Lester St #203?
About $2,501 a month — principal and interest on $509,000 with 20% down ($101,800), a 25-year amortization and an assumed 5.5% interest rate. The mortgage calculator on this page lets you change the down payment, amortization and rate.
How does 251 Lester St #203 compare with other homes in Waterloo?
Its asking price of $509,000 is about 27% below the median sold price in Waterloo over the last 90 days, $700,000, across 427 closed sales on the TRREB MLS®. A city median mixes every type and size of home, so the comparable sales on this page are the closer guide.
Has 251 Lester St #203 been sold before?
Summitly has no earlier MLS® sale or lease of 251 Lester St #203 on record from the last two years. Older records aren't shown under TRREB rules.
Where is 251 Lester St #203?
251 Lester St #203 is in Waterloo, ON. Schools, transit, parks and shops nearby are under Location & lifestyle on this page.
How long has 251 Lester St #203 been on the market?
173 days — 251 Lester St #203 was listed on May 12, 2026.
What is the price per square foot of 251 Lester St #203?
About $364 to $424 per square foot: the asking price of $509,000 over the 1,200–1,399 sq ft the listing gives as its size range.
Does 251 Lester St #203 have a basement, and is it finished?
The listing says 251 Lester St #203 has no basement.