164 Downie Street Empire Suites

6 units (of which 2 are main floor commercial), 3 stories

2018 average MLS selling price $402,000

2017 one MLS sale

2016 one MLS sale

This is a mixed-use condo building with main floor commercial use built on a triangular shaped corner lot. Across the street to the southwest is the recently opened University of Waterloo Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business at 125 Patrick one of the satellite campuses of the University of Waterloo. A YMCA building is nearby at 204 Downie Street.

The Empire Suites have concrete block on the exterior main level and brick on the upper levels. They have controlled entry, an elevator, in-unit laundry, natural gas heat, assigned open parking, and upgraded sidewalk lighting. Unit sizes vary, 1070, 1560, and 1800 square feet. Some units enjoy oversized balconies.

In a sense this is a neighbourhood of student living. And with student living often comes a wonderful sense of vibrancy.