Licensed Dwelling with Walkout Basement in Prime Waterloo Location – A Turnkey Investment Opportunity! 3 bedrooms up and 2 in the lower unit Outstanding opportunity to own a licensed 2-unit brick bungalow with a loft and walkout basement, ideally located just steps to Uptown Waterloo, WLU, University of Waterloo, Conestoga College, shopping, and the LRT. This versatile property is perfect for investors, multigenerational living, or parents seeking housing for university students. The main level features a bright, functional layout with two bedrooms plus a loft bedroom, an eat-in kitchen with updated counter and faucet (2022), living room, and a 3-piece bathroom. An enclosed front porch and side entry offer practical access and added charm. The fully finished lower level—renovated in 2017—includes large windows, a separate entrance, a generous family room with walkout to a covered patio, two bedroom, a 4-piece bathroom, and a stylish second kitchen. The basement also houses a large utility room and laundry (2020 full-size stackables), cold cellar, and plenty of storage. This home has been thoughtfully maintained and upgraded, including: 50-year steel roof, New furnace (2022) New main floor fridge (2024) Vinyl plank flooring (2019) Updated basement windows (2018/2019) New water softener (2019) Eavestroughs and garage door (2020) Custom window blinds in basement (2022) The deep, fully fenced backyard features a 9' x 12' shed, ideal for extra storage or future creative use. Hardwood floors in the main floor bedrooms , Vinyl plank in the living room and hallway . With a valid Waterloo rental license, this property is move-in or rent-out ready, offering excellent income potential in a sought-after location. Whether you're an investor looking for solid returns, or a buyer seeking flexible living with mortgage-helper potential, this one checks all the boxes.
For sale
C$799,900
172 Elgin Cres, Waterloo, ON N2J 2S6
5beds
1,254sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1961
6,014.84 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$638/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Walkout basementBright functional layoutUpdated counter and faucetEnclosed front porchFully finished lower levelLarge windowsSeparate entrance
- 17 days
- on Zillow |
- 54 |
- 0 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 09, 2025 at 05:59am
Listed by:
Annette M. Blake, Broker,
RE/MAX SOLID GOLD REALTY (II) LTD.
Source: ITSO,MLS®#: 40719982Originating MLS®#: Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR)
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Level: Basement,Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener, Built-in Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Accessory Apartment
- Basement: Separate Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,266
- Total interior livable area: 1,254 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,254
- Finished area below ground: 1,012
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Asphalt, Private Drive Double Wide
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Frontage type: South
- Frontage length: 43.92
Lot
- Size: 6,014.84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 136.95 x 43.92
- Features: Urban, Rectangular, Public Transit, School Bus Route, Schools
Details
- Parcel number: 223700122
- Zoning: GR1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungaloft
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- 51-99 Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer (Municipal)
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Waterloo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$638/sqft
- Annual tax amount: C$5,242
- Date on market: 7/8/2025
- Inclusions: Built-in Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, 2 Fridges, 2 Stoves
- Exclusions: Tenants Belongings And Freezer In Basement
- Loading