March 25, 2024
- 10 min read
285 Albert Street W Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3T9
$850,000
4 Bedroom
2 Bathroom
1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Fireplace
Inground Pool
Central Air Conditioning
Forced Air
Welcome to this charming brick home on a premium corner lot in one of Waterloo's most sought-after neighbourhoods. Situated just minutes from the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, shopping, transit, parks, and everyday amenities, this well-maintained property offers exceptional flexibility for homeowners, investors, and future-minded buyers alike. Featuring over 1,800 square feet of finished living space, this home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a separate entrance to the partially finished basement, and a functional layout ideal for family living, multi-generational use, or income-generating opportunities. The property was licensed by the City of Waterloo as a Class B 4-bedroom rental property through March 31, 2026, highlighting its established rental history and appeal in this high-demand university market. Outside, enjoy a private backyard retreat complete with an inground pool, mature landscaping, patio space, and ample parking including an attached garage. Whether you're looking for a home in a prime Waterloo location, an investment property with strong rental demand, or a property with long-term upside, this opportunity delivers. The property's prominent corner location at Albert Street and Hickory Street offers excellent exposure and future potential within Waterloo's rapidly evolving Northdale neighbourhood. Adjacent properties at 289, 291 and 293 Albert Street are also available for sale, creating a rare opportunity for purchasers to explore a potential land assembly and redevelopment project in one of the city's most active growth corridors. Enjoy the property today while securing a strategic real estate asset for tomorrow. (id:36109)
Property Details
| MLS® Number | X13000362 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Parking Space Total | 3 |
| Pool Type | Inground Pool |
| Structure | Patio(s), Porch |
Building
| Bathroom Total | 2 |
| Bedrooms Above Ground | 3 |
| Bedrooms Below Ground | 1 |
| Bedrooms Total | 4 |
| Appliances | Water Heater, Dryer, Stove, Washer, Refrigerator |
| Basement Development | Finished |
| Basement Features | Separate Entrance |
| Basement Type | N/a (finished), N/a |
| Construction Style Attachment | Detached |
| Cooling Type | Central Air Conditioning |
| Exterior Finish | Brick |
| Fireplace Present | Yes |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Half Bath Total | 1 |
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Heating Type | Forced Air |
| Stories Total | 2 |
| Size Interior | 1,100 - 1,500 Ft2 |
| Type | House |
| Utility Water | Municipal Water |
Parking
| Attached Garage | |
| Garage |
Land
| Acreage | No |
| Sewer | Sanitary Sewer |
| Size Depth | 132 Ft ,6 In |
| Size Frontage | 55 Ft ,4 In |
| Size Irregular | 55.4 X 132.5 Ft |
| Size Total Text | 55.4 X 132.5 Ft |
| Zoning Description | Rn6 |
Rooms
| Level | Type | Length | Width | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Level | Bedroom 2 | 13.6 m | 10.5 m | 13.6 m x 10.5 m |
| Second Level | Bedroom 3 | 12.8 m | 11.1 m | 12.8 m x 11.1 m |
| Second Level | Bathroom | 4.6 m | 3.11 m | 4.6 m x 3.11 m |
| Basement | Furnace | 12.1 m | 11.3 m | 12.1 m x 11.3 m |
| Basement | Other | 9.1 m | 4.1 m | 9.1 m x 4.1 m |
| Basement | Recreational, Games Room | 16.6 m | 12.7 m | 16.6 m x 12.7 m |
| Basement | Bedroom 4 | 13.2 m | 8.11 m | 13.2 m x 8.11 m |
| Basement | Laundry Room | 13.5 m | 12.4 m | 13.5 m x 12.4 m |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 11.5 m | 10.1 m | 11.5 m x 10.1 m |
| Main Level | Living Room | 15.9 m | 13.5 m | 15.9 m x 13.5 m |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 14.1 m | 10.1 m | 14.1 m x 10.1 m |
| Main Level | Bathroom | 9.11 m | 8.5 m | 9.11 m x 8.5 m |
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