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285 Albert Street
417 - Beechwood/University Waterloo N2L 3T9

$1,500,000
Residential beds: 4 baths: 2.0 1,872 sq. ft. built: 1951

Main Photo: 285 Albert Street in Waterloo: 417 - Beechwood/University Single Family Residence for sale (4 - Waterloo West)  : MLS®# 40802997
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
40802997
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1951
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.
Property Type:
Residential
Property SubType:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1951 (Age: 75)
Listing General Location:
417 - Beechwood/University, 4 - Waterloo West
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2.0 (Full:1/Half:1)
Lot Size:
7,841 sq. ft.
Lot Details:
55.38 x 132
Lot Depth:
132'
Lot Frontage:
55'4½"
Frontage Type:
West
Kitchens:
1
Home Style:
1.5 Storey
County Or Parish:
Waterloo
Taxes:
Property Attached:
Detached
Features:
Attached Garage: Yes, Crops Included: No, Garage: Yes, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
Construction:
Brick
Basement:
Separate Entrance, Full, Partially Finished
Linked Foundation:
No
Roof:
Asphalt Shing
Number of Buildings:
0
Total Floor Area:
1,872 sq. ft.
# Main Level Bedrooms:
1
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
Finished Area Above Grade:
1,421 sq. ft.
Finished Area Below Grade:
451 sq. ft.
Fireplace:
true
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Wood Burning Stove
Fireplace Stove Operational:
Yes
Laundry Features:
In Basement
Water Supply:
Municipal
Pool:
In Ground
Sewer:
Sewer (Municipal)
Cooling:
Central Air
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Water Heater, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Tenant Belongings
Landscaped
Patio, Porch
false
No
No
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Main Floor
Main Floor
2nd Floor
2nd Floor
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
2nd Floor
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included
Association Fee:
Association Fee Frequency:
Association Fee 2:
Association Fee 2 Frequency:
Administrative Fee:
Features:
Attached Garage: Yes, Crops Included: No, Garage: Yes, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
Road Access Fee:
Condo Corporation:
No
Zoning:
RN6
Total Acres:
0.18
Fencing:
Full
Lot Site Features:
Urban, City Lot, Highway Access, Hospital, Park, Public Transit, Schools, Shopping Nearby
Features:
Attached Garage: Yes, Crops Included: No, Garage: Yes, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
Garage Spaces:
1.0
Parking Places Covered:
1.0
Parking:
Attached Garage, Asphalt
# Of Total Parking Spaces:
3.0
# Of Open Parking Spaces:
2.0
Driveway Parking:
Private Drive Double Wide
Total Units:
Listed Date:
Apr 14, 2026
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Listed by RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC., BROKERAGE
Data was last updated May 5, 2026 at 01:50 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
53
Avg list price:
$479,900
Min list price:
$315,000
Max list price:
$1,888,800
Avg days on market:
33
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
178
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$437.4
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in 417 - Beechwood/University. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
MELANIE & WARREN MCNEIL