404 - 280 Lester Street, Waterloo, ON N2L 0G2
Waterloo · Near University/Lester · View map
About this home
Great opportunity to own a beautifully upgraded 740 sqft furnished condo, just a short walk from Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of Waterloo and Conestoga College. Freshly painted throughout and outfitted with brand new laminate flooring, this move in ready partially furnished unit shows better than ever. The open concept layout features a contemporary kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous storage, making it perfect for everyday living or entertaining. The unit offers 2 spacious bedrooms, a private ENSUITE LAUNDRY, and 1 OWNED underground parking space. The living room opens onto a charming Juliet balcony, but the real showstopper is the rare 10x30ft PRIVATE TERRACE, a true one of-a-kind outdoor space rarely found in condo living ideal for lounging, entertaining, or simply enjoying the fresh air right outside your door. Whether you're a student, a parent looking to secure housing before the fall semester, or an investor seeking a high-demand rental location, this condo checks every box!
The home
- Type
- Condo apartment
- Style
- 1 Storey/Apt
- Square footage
- 700-799 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 6
- Basement
- None
- Faces
- North East
- Level
- 4
- Balcony
- Terrace
- View
- Park/Greenbelt, Skyline, City
- Laundry
- In Bathroom, In-Suite Laundry
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Condominium
- Maintenance fee
- $508.19/mo
- Fee includes
- Heat, Water, CAC, Common Elements, Building Insurance, Parking
- Complex
- WSC 626
- Property management
- Wilson Blanchard
- Pets
- Allowed, with restrictions
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detector
- Exterior
- Brick, Brick Front
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- No
Garage & parking
- Garage
- Underground
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 1
- Parking features
- Underground, Private, Inside Entry
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $4,124/yr
- Tax year
- 2026
- Occupancy
- Vacant
- Possession
- Immediate Available
- Cross street
- University/Lester
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$513 (at 750 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- X14099036
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The home and its surroundings
- Carpet Free
- Place Of Worship
- Public Transit
- School
- Library
- Park
Included in the maintenance fee
- Heat
- Water
- CAC
- Common Elements
- Building Insurance
- Parking
Shared in the complex
- Elevator
- Exercise Room
- Game Room
- Gym
- Party Room/Meeting Room
- Media Room
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
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Listing history for 280 Lester Street
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Frequently asked questions about 404 - 280 Lester Street
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 404 - 280 Lester Street listed for, and what would it cost each month?
404 - 280 Lester Street is listed for $385,000. With 20% down ($77,000), the mortgage payment would be roughly $1,553 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the maintenance fee and the estimate comes to about $2,405 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 404 - 280 Lester Street freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
404 - 280 Lester Street is a condo apartment in Waterloo. Ownership is condominium: you own the unit and a condo corporation looks after the common elements. The maintenance fee is $508.19 a month. The listing says it covers heat, water, cac, common elements, building insurance, parking. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount in the status certificate.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 404 - 280 Lester Street have?
404 - 280 Lester Street has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The listing gives the style as 1 storey/apt.
Does 404 - 280 Lester Street have a garage and parking?
Yes. The listing shows the garage as underground, with room for 1 car. In total the listing counts 1 parking space.
Does 404 - 280 Lester Street have a finished basement?
No. The listing shows no basement for this home.
What style of home is 404 - 280 Lester Street?
404 - 280 Lester Street is a condo apartment. A condo apartment is a unit in a multi-storey building, owned outright, with a monthly fee for the shared parts of the building.
How big is 404 - 280 Lester Street?
The listing puts the home between 700 and 799 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement.
How is 404 - 280 Lester Street heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). Cooling is central air.
What are the property taxes for 404 - 280 Lester Street?
Property taxes are $4,124 a year (2026), or about $344 a month.
Are pets allowed at 404 - 280 Lester Street?
Pets are allowed, with restrictions. A condo corporation can limit the size, number or type of pet, so check the condo corporation’s rules before you offer.
Where is 404 - 280 Lester Street?
404 - 280 Lester Street is in Waterloo. The nearest main intersection is University/Lester. The postal code is N2L 0G2.
Is 404 - 280 Lester Street still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X14099036). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar condos near 404 - 280 Lester Street asking?
Similar condos for sale nearby right now include 708 - 280 Lester Street at $440,000 (2 bed), 210 - 280 Lester Street at $349,000 (1+1 bed) and 614 - 280 Lester Street E at $349,000 (1 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 280 Lester Street sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
How do I book a showing at 404 - 280 Lester Street?
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Listing information comes from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board through PropTx and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate. It is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA.
*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax and the maintenance fee. For illustration only.