285 ALBERT Street
Waterloo, Ontario
MLS® 40857800
$599,999
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- House
- MLS® number
- 40857800
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Year built
- 1951
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**WATERLOO CORNER LOT HOME | INVESTMENT & FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY | $599,999**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**, change to current use 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.
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Property summary
- MLS® number
- 40857800
- Property type
- Single Family
- Building type
- House
- Square footage
- 1,872 sq ft
- Title
- Freehold
- Land size
- 0.18 acres
- Built in
- 1951
- Annual property taxes
- $6,688.65
- Parking
- 3 spaces · Attached Garage
- Days on market
- 2 days
Features & details
- Heating
- Forced air, Natural gas
- Cooling
- Central air conditioning
- Basement
- Partially finished, Full
- Appliances
- Washer, Refrigerator, Stove, Dryer
- Exterior features
- Brick
- Lot features
- Paved driveway
- Pool
- Inground pool
- Architectural style
- Other
What would this home cost you?
Based on the $599,999 asking price at a 5.00% example rate, semi-annual compounding.
Renanza Realty Inc. can represent you on this property — send an enquiry to arrange a private viewing.
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC., BROKERAGE, CAMBRIDGE.
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