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THE UNICORN! Purpose Built Duplex! 100% VACANT POSSESSION! Stop fighting old leases and inherited tenants. 253 Sydney St S is a solid brick, purpose-built Legal Duplex offering the ultimate "Blank Slate" in Kitchener's desirable Rockway neighborhood. Set your own market rents from Day 1. Perfect for Investors, House-Hackers, or Multi-Generational families. UNIT BREAKDOWN: * MAIN UNIT: Vacant. 2 + 1 Bed, 2 Bath with Rec Room. Convenient backyard, in-suite laundry, and a 1-car garage. UPPER UNIT: Vacant. 2-Bed, 1-Bath. Features in-suite laundry and dedicated carport parking. INVESTORS: Run your own tenant selection and maximize your Cap Rate immediately. HOUSE-HACKERS: Live in one unit and let the other unit pay your mortgage! MULTI-GENERATIONAL: Separate kitchens, separate laundry, and separate entrances-keep the family close with total privacy across two spacious units. THE LOCATION: Commuter's dream. Minutes to Hwy 7/8 Expressway, the LRT, Rockway Golf Course, and Downtown Kitchener's Tech Hub. Separately metered Hydro between the Upper and Main units. Gas/Water shared on a single meter. Purpose-built multi-unit properties with FULL VACANT POSSESSION are incredibly rare. Why wait for the next opportunity while the unicorn is right here!
Property details
- Property type
- Duplex
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Approx. age (yrs)
- 51-99
- Total rooms
- 14
- Lot size
- 47.79 × 99.53 ft
- Property taxes
- $1,634.78 (2026)
- Occupancy
- Flexible
- Days on market
- 184
- Status
- Active
- MLS®
Property history
Location
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Listing data last updated: Sep 3, 2026, 11:24 a.m. EDT via TRREB IDX.
First listed: Mar 4, 2026, 4:31 p.m. EST.
