285 ALBERT STREET W, Waterloo, Ontario

$650,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Square Feet

**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.** (id:23309)

Listing ID: X13610856
Property Type: Single Family

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Rooms

Level	Type	Dimensions
Second Level	Bedroom 2	13.6 m x 10.5 m
Second Level	Bedroom 3	12.8 m x 11.1 m
Second Level	Bathroom	4.6 m x 3.11 m
Basement	Furnace	12.1 m x 11.3 m
Basement	Other	9.1 m x 4.1 m
Basement	Recreational, Games Room	16.6 m x 12.7 m
Basement	Bedroom 4	13.2 m x 8.11 m
Basement	Laundry Room	13.5 m x 12.4 m
Main Level	Kitchen	11.5 m x 10.1 m
Main Level	Living Room	15.9 m x 13.5 m
Main Level	Bedroom	14.1 m x 10.1 m
Main Level	Bathroom	9.11 m x 8.5 m

Details

Ownership: Freehold
Parking Spaces: 3
Pool: Inground pool
Structure: Patio(s), Porch
Transaction: For sale
Zoning Description: RN6

Building

Appliances: Water Heater, Dryer, Stove, Washer, Refrigerator
BasementType: N/A (Finished), N/A
Basement Development: Finished
Basement Features: Separate entrance
Bedrooms Main Level: 3
Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
Construction Style Attachment: Detached
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior Finish: Brick
Fireplace Present: True
Foundation: Concrete
Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathrooms (Total): 2
Heating: Forced air
Heating Fuel: Natural gas
Size Interior: 1100 - 1500 sqft
Stories Total: 1.5
Type: House
Utility Water: Municipal water

Land

Sewer: Sanitary sewer
Size Frontage: 55 ft ,4 in
Size Irregular: 55.4 x 132.5 FT

This property for sale is located at 285 ALBERT STREET W in Waterloo. It was last modified on August 19th 2026. Let us connect you with one of our real estate agents to schedule a viewing or to discover other Waterloo properties for sale.

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