253 Sydney Street S
Kitchener, ONN2G 3V8Near Courtland Ave to Sydney St
- 4 beds
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What this listing tells us
THE UNICORN! Purpose Built Duplex! 100% Vacant possession on closing! Stop fighting old leases and inherited tenants. 253 Sydney St S is a solid brick, purpose-built Legal Duplex + finished basement accessory suite offering the ultimate "Blank Slate" in Kitchener's desirable Rockway neighborhood. THE OPPORTUNITY: Set your own market rents from Day 1. Perfect for Investors, House-Hackers, or Multi-Generational families. Unit breakdown: main unit: vacant. 2-Bed, 1-Bath or 3-Bed. 2-Bath (with in-law suite together). Features backyard access, in-suite with laundry, and a 1-car garage. UPPER UNIT: Vacant. 2-Bed, 1-Bath. Features in-suite laundry and dedicated carport parking. LOWER LEVEL: 1-Bed, 1-Bath accessory suite with laundry. Ideal for extended family or mortgage helper. THE STRATEGY: INVESTORS: Run your own tenant selection and maximize your Cap Rate immediately. Enjoy value add potential with the existing in-law suite to a legal triplex conversion. HOUSE-HACKERS: Live in one unit and let the other two pay your mortgage! MULTI-GENERATIONAL: Separate kitchens, separate laundry, and separate entrances-keep the family close with total privacy. THE LOCATION: Commuter's dream. Seconds to Hwy 7/8 Expressway, the LRT, Rockway Golf Course, and Downtown Kitchener's Tech Hub. MECHANICS: Separately metered Hydro between Upper and the Main/Lower units. Gas/Water shared on single meter. Purpose-built multi-unit properties with FULL VACANT POSSESSION premium assets are incredibly rare. Why wait for the next opportunity while the unicorn is right here!
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Listing, price, and tax history
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| Date | Event | Status | Price | Change | MLS® | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Price reducedCurrent | Reduced | $748,888 | −$26,112 (3.4%) | X12846268 | This page |
| Mar 4, 2026 | ListedCurrent | For sale | $775,000 | — | X12846268 | This page |
Inside this property
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Features & systems
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Systems
4- Heating
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- None
- Water source
- Municipal
- Sewer
Getting around, schools & the block
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Points of interest classified by the MLS® feed.
- Golf
- Park
- Place Of Worship
- Public Transit
The money — monthly cost, mortgage & return
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Cost of ownership
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How this home sits in the Kitchener market
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The Kitchener market right now
Average sold price, days on market, and closed-transaction count for Kitchener — sourced from MLS®.
- Avg sold price$700,282Last 30 days
- Median sold price$680,000Middle of the market
- Days on market26 dAvg from list to close
- Closed last 30d541MLS® transactions
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How much is 253 Sydney Street S listed for?
253 Sydney Street S is listed at $748,888 on the MLS® (listing X12846268). The price refreshes on Summitly within minutes of any MLS® change.
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