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$1,500,000

285 ALBERT STREET W — Waterloo, Ontario

N2L3T9

4Beds

2Baths

3Parking

About This Property

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:63357)

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Property Details

Property Type: Detached
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Half Baths: 1
Stories: 1.5
Status: Active

Location & Neighborhood

What's nearby 285 ALBERT STREET W

Nearby Schools

Wilfrid Laurier Universty - Northdale Campus
post_secondary
0.2 km
Waterloo Collegiate Institute
secondary
0.5 km
GLOW College - Waterloo TriCity Campus
post_secondary
0.7 km

Parks & Recreation

Veterans' Green
park
0.5 km
WLU Quad
park
0.6 km

Transit Access

Columbia / Albert
Bus Stop
0.2 km
Columbia / Lester
Bus Stop
0.3 km
Hazel / Hickory
Bus Stop
0.3 km
Hazel / Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Bus Stop
0.4 km
Hazel / Columbia
Bus Stop
0.4 km

Local Amenities

Dining

Charminar House0.2 km
Circle Food0.2 km

Grocery

Rong Natural Food Store0.2 km
India Food and Grocery0.3 km

Coffee & Cafes

Now Tea0.2 km
Together Boba0.3 km

POI data updated 4/19/2026

Waterloo Market Snapshot

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Active Listings

$581K

Median Price

Avg Days on Market

Last updated: Apr 15, 2026

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