170 University Avenue
Waterloo, ON N2L 3E9
Quick cost estimateKnown monthly subtotal$1,391.20 / monthLand transfer tax $2,960One-time estimate
Quick cost estimate
$1,391.20 / monthKnown monthly subtotal
- Mortgage principal & interest
- $1,391.20
- Property tax / month
- $0
- Maintenance / month
- Period / amount not reported
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Land transfer tax · one time
- Transfer tax total
- $2,960
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Tax assumptions & breakdown
Toronto municipal land transfer tax does not apply to this listing outside the City of Toronto.
- Ontario tax
- $2,960
- Toronto municipal tax
- $0
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Ontario rates · Toronto rates (April 2026)
Eligible first-time purchasers may qualify for an Ontario land transfer tax refund of up to $4,000. Toronto buyers may also qualify for a separate municipal rebate of up to $4,475. Eligibility varies and these maximums are not guaranteed savings. See official eligibility links and details.
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About this home
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to assume a fully equipped restaurant space in one of Waterloo's busiest and most desirable commercial corridors. Located on University Ave W, just steps from Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, this location benefits from heavy foot traffic, a dense student population, nearby high-rise residences, and constant daily activity. Situated in a high-traffic plaza, the unit occupies one of the most prominent and visible locations within the property, offering excellent exposure and strong walk-in potential. With just under 1,000 sq. ft., the space is ideally sized for a wide range of quick-service restaurant concepts. Its efficient layout provides a favourable rent-to-value ratio, making it cost-effective without compromising visibility or impact. The restaurant is fully equipped and includes a 16-foot commercial exhaust hood capable of supporting a variety of food operations, along with a custom Neapolitan Italian-style oven suitable for high-temperature baking, artisan pizza, and other specialty cooking concepts. The existing equipment configuration, including the 16-foot exhaust hood and high-temperature oven, makes the space particularly well-suited for Middle Eastern or Turkish cuisine, while remaining flexible for a wide range of other concepts. Opportunities also exist to continue the existing concept or introduce an entirely different use.
Home details
- Days on market
- Not reported
- Property type
- Sale Of Business
- Source status
- Active
- Postal code
- N2L 3E9
- Lot depth
- 20 ft
- Garage parking spaces
- Not reported
- Total parking spaces
- Not reported
- Occupancy
- Owner
- Possession type
- Flexible
- Garage
- None
- Annual property tax
- 0
- Heating system
- Other
- Cooling
- Yes
- MLS entry age (not confirmed DOM)
- 189 days
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Utilities and services
- Heating system
- Other
- Cooling
- Yes
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Listing dates & price record
- Asking amount
- $299,000
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Schools, transit & everyday places
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Nearby publicly funded schools
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School year 2024-2025 · Preliminary · publisher extract 2026-09-14.
MacGregor Public School ↗
Elementary · 6-8 · English · Public
Waterloo Region DSB
32 Central St, Waterloo
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
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Waterloo Collegiate Institute ↗
Secondary · 9-12 · English · Public
Waterloo Region DSB
300 Hazel St, Waterloo
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
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- Grade 9 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 57%
- Grade 10 OSSLT (first-attempt pass)
- 85%
Keatsway Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-6 · English · Public
Waterloo Region DSB
323 Keats Way, Waterloo
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 79%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 69%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 69%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 84%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 79%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 50%
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Catholic
55 Roslin Ave S, Waterloo
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 71%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 54%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 64%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 83%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 83%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 45%
St David Catholic Secondary School ↗
Secondary · 9-12 · English · Catholic
4 High St, Waterloo
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 9 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 67%
- Grade 10 OSSLT (first-attempt pass)
- 97%
Centennial (Waterloo) Public School ↗
Elementary · 7-8 · English · Public
Waterloo Region DSB
141 Amos Ave, Waterloo
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
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Winston Churchill Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-6 · English · Public
Waterloo Region DSB
100 Milford Ave, Waterloo
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 81%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 81%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 65%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 88%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 97%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 56%
Empire Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-6 · English · Public
Waterloo Region DSB
83 Empire St, Waterloo
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 86%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 70%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 70%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 87%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 90%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 52%
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Transit near this property
Published transit locations. Distances are straight-line estimates, not walking routes or travel times.
Rail & subway · within 5 km
- Kitchener GOGO Transit · Train4.1 km
Bus & streetcar · within 2 km
- University of Waterloo TerminalGO Transit · Bus333 m
- University of Waterloo TerminalGO Transit · Bus370 m
- Wilfrid Laurier UniversityGO Transit · Bus935 m
- Wilfrid Laurier UniversityGO Transit · Bus991 m
- University Ave. E. @ Weber St. N.GO Transit · Bus1.6 km
- University Ave. E. @ Weber St. N.GO Transit · Bus1.6 km
Sources & service information
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- GO Transit source · feed 2026-10-28 to 2026-11-27 · checked 2026-11-02 14:57:59 UTC · Licence · Agency website
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Nearby shops & amenities
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Home and neighbourhood overview
170 University Avenue, Waterloo is listed for sale as a Sale Of Business. Asking price: $299,000. Occupancy is reported as Owner.
The Ministry’s school dataset lists MacGregor Public School approximately 1.0 km from the property’s mapped location. The published GO Transit feed includes Kitchener GO, approximately 4.1 km away.
Local context
The Ministry’s school dataset lists MacGregor Public School approximately 1.0 km from the property’s mapped location.
The published GO Transit feed includes Kitchener GO, approximately 4.1 km away.
Sources & distance notes
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Listing brokerage: RE/MAX TWIN CITY REALTY INC.. Displayed by EnterHome Realty. Source: authorized IDX record, MLS® . Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.