Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

81 WILLOW Street

Waterloo, BC N2J1W3

$799,000

2 bed2 bath1,682 sqftBuilt 1910
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Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Style
Other
Stories
2
Frontage
43 feet

GR2

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$5,891

Interior

Basement
Unfinished, Full
Heating
Forced air, Boiler, Natural gas
Fireplace
None

Exterior & Lot

Exterior features
Brick, Aluminum siding

Building

Water source
Municipal water
Sewer
Municipal sewage system

Parking

Features
Open

Room Dimensions

RoomLevelDimensions
LoftThird level7'10'' x 22'7''
Family roomSecond level14'3'' x 13'10''
KitchenSecond level8'4'' x 14'2''
OfficeSecond level8'2'' x 8'4''
BedroomSecond level12'4'' x 13'2''
3pc BathroomSecond level
3pc BathroomMain level
Family roomMain level10'8'' x 13'8''
BedroomMain level10'5'' x 11'4''
KitchenMain level11'7'' x 18'7''

Listing Information

MLS®
40860943
Listed
September 6, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 8 days
Data last synced
September 15, 2026

Listing provided by: Royal LePage Wolle Realty · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Downtown Waterloo Home – A Great Investment Opportunity! Prime downtown Waterloo location! This legal non-conforming duplex offers an excellent opportunity for investors, contractors, and those looking to bring their vision to life. Full of the character and charm of an older home, this property is ready for someone with the experience and resources to complete the renovations and unlock its full potential. With a desirable location close to downtown amenities, shopping, restaurants, transit, schools, and more, this property offers strong potential as a rental investment once the work is completed. Whether you're an experienced investor or a contractor looking for your next project, this is an opportunity to create a valuable income-producing property in a highly sought-after area. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$475/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

114 - Uptown Waterloo/North Ward average

$440/sqft

31 active listing(s)

Parking: Not indicatedStorage locker: Not indicated

Per-stall/locker dollar values aren't itemized in our data source — shown as included/not indicated only, not a fabricated estimate. $/sqft averages are computed live from other active listings, not a third-party model.

Location Insights

Weather

Nearest station: Guelph

13°C

Humidity 88%

Wind SE 2 km/h

Today

23°

Tonight

17°

Wednesday

26°

Wednesday night

12°

Thursday

25°

Thursday night

13°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Nearby Schools

No schools found within a reasonable distance of this property.

Nearby Transit

No TransLink stops within an ~10-minute walk.

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 6.9% ($54,900) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$639,200.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$4,123.90
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$574.92
Total monthly cost$4,698.82
Interest paid over 5-yr term$183,196.56
Balance at end of term$574,962.47

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$54,900
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$5,721.87

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$54,900
Estimated BC PTT$13,980
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$70,380

Minimum down payment: 5% on the first $500,000, 10% on the portion up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M. Stress test: OSFI's minimum qualifying rate, the greater of contract rate + 2% or 5.25% — this is what lenders require you to qualify at, not what you'll actually pay. Closing costs are a typical-range estimate, not a quote — actual legal fees vary. Verify all figures with a mortgage broker and lawyer before relying on them.

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