285 Albert Street W
285 Albert Street W
$650,000
24 days on market
About This Listing
**WATERLOO CORNER LOT | INVESTMENT & FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY | $650,000**Strategically positioned at **Albert Street & Hickory Street**, this approximately **7,340 sq. ft. corner lot** offers multiple possibilities-**live in it, rent it, invest in it or explore its future potential**, subject to planning, zoning (it is zoned RN6), servicing and municipal approvals. This well-maintained brick home offers **over 1,800 sq. ft. of finished living space**, featuring **4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a functional layout, separate basement entrance, attached single-car garage and ample parking**. The private backyard features an **inground pool, mature landscaping and patio area**, providing an ideal setting for family enjoyment and entertaining. For homeowners, this is an opportunity to own a spacious property in a highly desirable Waterloo location, minutes from the **University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, shopping, restaurants, transit, parks and everyday amenities**.For investors, the four-bedroom layout, university proximity and established student-rental history offer attractive possibilities, subject to current City of Waterloo requirements. The property was previously licensed as a **Class B 4-bedroom rental through March 31, 2026**.For future-minded investors or developers, the **prominent corner location and approximately 7,340 sq. ft. lot** provide an opportunity to explore longer-term potential. **Three adjacent Albert Street properties are also available for sale**, allowing interested purchasers to investigate a potential larger land assembly and future redevelopment possibilities, subject to planning, zoning, servicing and municipal approvals.**A rare combination of location, land, flexibility and opportunity in Waterloo.**
| Monthly Mortgage (P&I) | $2,832 |
| Property Tax (MLS) | $557 |
| Maintenance Fees | $0 |
| Total Monthly Cost | $3,389 |
Down payment: $130,000 (20.0%) · Mortgage: $520,000
Property tax uses MLS annual tax of $6,689/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.
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