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253 SYDNEY STREET S
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Beds
5
Baths
3
Sqft
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Year
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Type
Multi-family
On market
96d
THE UNICORN! Purpose Built Duplex With Accessory/In-Law Suite! 100% VACANT POSSESSION ON CLOSING! Stop fighting old leases and inherited tenants. 253 Sydney St S is a solid brick, purpose-built Legal Duplex + finished basement accessory suite offering the ultimate "Blank Slate" in Kitchener's desirable Rockway neighborhood. THE OPPORTUNITY: Set your own market rents from Day 1. Perfect for Investors, House-Hackers, or Multi-Generational families. UNIT BREAKDOWN: MAIN UNIT: Vacant. 2-Bed, 1-Bath or 3-Bed. 2-Bath (with in-law suite together). Features backyard access, in-suite with laundry, and a 1-car garage. UPPER UNIT: Vacant. 2-Bed, 1-Bath. Features in-suite laundry and dedicated carport parking. LOWER LEVEL: 1-Bed, 1-Bath accessory suite with laundry. Ideal for extended family or mortgage helper. THE STRATEGY: INVESTORS: Run your own tenant selection and maximize your Cap Rate immediately. Enjoy value add potential with the existing in-law suite to a legal triplex conversion. HOUSE-HACKERS: Live in one unit and let the other two pay your mortgage! MULTI-GENERATIONAL: Separate kitchens, separate laundry, and separate entrances-keep the family close with total privacy. THE LOCATION: Commuter's dream. Seconds to Hwy 7/8 Expressway, the LRT, Rockway Golf Course, and Downtown Kitchener's Tech Hub. MECHANICS: Separately metered Hydro between Upper and the Main/Lower units. Gas/Water shared on single meter. Purpose-built multi-unit properties with FULL VACANT POSSESSION premium assets are incredibly rare. Why wait for the next opportunity while the unicorn is right here! (id:65958)
Basement
| Room | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | 2.32 × 3.16 meters | |
| Bathroom | 0.83 × 2.03 meters | |
| Bedroom | 2.59 × 3.35 meters | |
| Living room | 3.3 × 4.12 meters | |
| Bedroom | 2.59 × 3.35 meters |
Main level
| Room | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | 2.52 × 3.46 meters | |
| Bedroom 2 | 3.07 × 2.27 meters | |
| Bathroom | 2.56 × 1.51 meters | |
| Living room | 4.13 × 3.3 meters | |
| Bedroom | 3.61 × 3.16 meters |
Second level
| Room | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | 2.3 × 3.07 meters | |
| Living room | 3.32 × 4.15 meters | |
| Bathroom | 1.5 × 2.52 meters | |
| Kitchen | 2.68 × 2.53 meters | |
| Bedroom 2 | 2.36 × 2.54 meters |
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Cash on cash
-0.99%
Cap rate
4.67%
GRM
13.9
Break-even rent
$4,785
Financing
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