For SaleDuplex

253 Sydney Street S

$748,888
4 Bed + Den3 Bath1100-1500 sq ft137d on market
MLS# X12846268Kitchener · N2G 3V8
Bedrooms
4 Bed + Den
Bathrooms
3 Bath
Size (MLS Range)
1100-1500 sq ft
Parking
2 Attached

About This Listing

THE UNICORN! Purpose Built Duplex! 100% VACANT POSSESSION! Stop fighting old leases and inherited tenants. 253 Sydney St S is a solid brick, purpose-built Legal Duplex offering the ultimate "Blank Slate" in Kitchener's desirable Rockway neighborhood. Set your own market rents from Day 1. Perfect for Investors, House-Hackers, or Multi-Generational families. UNIT BREAKDOWN: * MAIN UNIT: Vacant. 2 + 1 Bed, 2 Bath with Rec Room. Convenient backyard, in-suite laundry, and a 1-car garage. UPPER UNIT: Vacant. 2-Bed, 1-Bath. Features in-suite laundry and dedicated carport parking. INVESTORS: Run your own tenant selection and maximize your Cap Rate immediately. HOUSE-HACKERS: Live in one unit and let the other unit pay your mortgage! MULTI-GENERATIONAL: Separate kitchens, separate laundry, and separate entrances-keep the family close with total privacy across two spacious units. THE LOCATION: Commuter's dream. Minutes to Hwy 7/8 Expressway, the LRT, Rockway Golf Course, and Downtown Kitchener's Tech Hub. Separately metered Hydro between the Upper and Main units. Gas/Water shared on a single meter. Purpose-built multi-unit properties with FULL VACANT POSSESSION are incredibly rare. Why wait for the next opportunity while the unicorn is right here!

Monthly Mortgage (P&I)$3,263
Property Tax (MLS)$136
Maintenance Fees$0
Total Monthly Cost$3,399

Down payment: $149,778 (20.0%) · Mortgage: $599,110

Property tax uses MLS annual tax of $1,635/yr. Uses the standard Canadian semi-annual compounding convention. Estimates only—not a pre-approval or offer of credit. Actual rates and eligibility may vary. Provincial sales tax on mortgage insurance, when applicable, is not included. Consult a mortgage professional for accurate figures.

Property Details

MLS NumberX12846268
Property TypeDuplex
Style2-Storey
Listing TypeFor Sale
StatusActive
Bedrooms4 Bed + Den
Bathrooms3
Size1100-1500 sq ft
Year Built1951
Parking Spaces2
Parking TypeAttached
Property Tax$1,634.78/yr
Days on Market137
Listed2026-03-04
MunicipalityWaterloo
Cross StreetCourtland Ave to Sydney St

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