285 ALBERT Street Waterloo

285 ALBERT Street, Waterloo, Ontario

$1,250,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,872 Square Feet

Prime redevelopment opportunity in Waterloo’s sought-after Northdale neighbourhood. Prominent corner lot at Albert Street and Hickory Street offering exceptional exposure, dual frontage, and flexible site access—ideal for future intensification. Strategically located along the Albert Street corridor, a key growth area experiencing rapid transition from low-density housing to mid- and high-rise residential developments, driven by proximity to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. Adjacent properties at 289, 291 and 293 Albert Street are currently offered for sale, presenting a rare opportunity for purchasers to explore a potential multi-parcel land assembly. The property offers strong interim holding income potential with continued demand for student rentals, while positioning investors and developers to capitalize on future redevelopment in one of Waterloo’s most active intensification zones. (id:23309)

  • Listing ID: 40802997
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1951

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Rooms

LevelTypeDimensions
2pc Bathroom Second level 4'6'' x 3'10''
Bedroom Second level 12'8'' x 11'10''
Bedroom Second level 13'6'' x 10'5''
Storage Basement 9'10'' x 4'10''
Recreation room Basement 16'6'' x 12'7''
Bedroom Basement 13'2'' x 8'11''
Laundry room Basement 13'5'' x 12'4''
Bonus Room Basement 12'10'' x 11'3''
4pc Bathroom Main level 9'11'' x 8'5''
Bedroom Main level 14'10'' x 10'1''
Living room Main level 15'9'' x 13'5''
Kitchen Main level 11'5'' x 10'10''

Details

  • Amenities Nearby: Hospital, Park, Public Transit, Schools, Shopping
  • Features: Paved driveway
  • Ownership: Freehold
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Pool: Inground pool
  • Structure: Porch
  • Transaction: For sale
  • Zoning Description: RN6

Building

  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • BasementType: Full (Partially finished)
  • Basement Development: Partially finished
  • Bedrooms Main Level: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • Constructed Date: 1951
  • Construction Style Attachment: Detached
  • Cooling: Central air conditioning
  • Exterior Finish: Brick
  • Fireplace Fuel: Wood
  • Fireplace Present: True
  • Fireplace Total: 1
  • Fireplace Type: Stove
  • Bathrooms (Half): 1
  • Bathrooms (Total): 2
  • Heating: Forced air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural gas
  • Size Interior: 1872 sqft
  • Stories Total: 1.5
  • Type: House
  • Utility Water: Municipal water

Land

  • Access Type: Highway access
  • Amenities: Hospital, Park, Public Transit, Schools, Shopping
  • Fence: Fence
  • Sewer: Municipal sewage system
  • Size Frontage: 55 ft
  • Size Irregular: 0.18
  • Size Total: 0.18 ac|under 1/2 acre
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