Discover the potential of 561 Queen Street S, a rare mixed-use commercial property available for lease in the heart of downtown Kitchener. This well-maintained building offers incredible versatility for a wide range of businesses, making it an ideal choice for entrepreneurs or organizations looking for a central location with excellent exposure. Property Highlights: Main Floor & Basement Included, Offering multiple rooms, open work areas & storage potential, this property provides the flexibility to configure your space to suit your business model. (Second floor residential unit is not included in lease.) Mixed-Use Zoning – Supports a variety of commercial uses such as professional offices, retail, medical/healthcare, educational/training facilities, wellness services & more. High Visibility Location – Situated along a busy street with strong traffic counts, ensuring consistent exposure & accessibility for clients & customers. Ample Parking: 9 dedicated surface parking spaces, making it convenient for both staff & visitors. Modern Updates: The property has been upgraded with newer electrical and plumbing systems, 2 furnaces, 2 A/C units & separate hydro meters for efficiency & peace of mind. Functional Layout – Five spacious offices/rooms on the main floor with plenty of natural light, plus a full basement that can be utilized for additional offices, storage or specialized business operations. This property offers a turn-key leasing opportunity for businesses seeking a well-located, flexible space with parking convenience and the ability to tailor the interior to their needs. With excellent visibility and easy access to major routes and public transit, this property ensures strong connectivity to the broader Kitchener-Waterloo region. Opportunity: Whether you’re launching a new venture, expanding an existing business, or relocating to a more strategic location, this property provides the space, zoning, and amenities to support your growth. Book your showing Today!
Property Type:
Commercial Lease
Property SubType:
Mixed, Building and Land
Year built:
1914
(Age: 111)
Lease Type:
Month Net LeaseNet Lease
Listing General Location:
313 - Downtown Kitchener/West Ward, 3 - Kitchener West
Bedrooms:
0
Bathrooms:
-
(Full:-/Half:-)
Lot Size:
8,538 sq. ft.793 m2
Lot Details:
51 x 168
Lot Depth:
168'51.2 m
Lot Frontage:
51'15.5 m
Frontage Type:
South
Kitchens:
0
County Or Parish:
Waterloo
Features:
Attached Garage: Yes, Crops Included: No, Garage: No, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
Construction:
Brick, Cement Siding, Vinyl Siding
Basement:
Full
Number of Storeys:
2
Total Floor Area:
3,005 sq. ft.279 m2
Fireplace:
false
Water Supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer (Municipal)
High Speed Internet
false
No
Queen Street & Mill Street
No
Owner Pays:
Taxes
Tenant Pays:
Heat, Hydro, Internet, Water
Features:
Attached Garage: Yes, Crops Included: No, Garage: No, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
Additional Rent:
0
Seats:
4
Zoning:
MIX-1
Total Acres:
0.196
Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Lot Site Features:
Rectangular, City Lot, Public Transit
Features:
Attached Garage: Yes, Crops Included: No, Garage: No, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
Garage Spaces:
1.0
Parking Places Covered:
1.0
Parking:
Attached Garage, Asphalt
# Of Total Parking Spaces:
13.0
Parking # On Site:
12
# Of Open Parking Spaces:
1.0
Road Frontage Type:
Public Road
# Commercial Doors:
0
Num Apartment Units:
0
Num Bachelor Units:
0
Num Efficiency Units:
0
Num Loft Units:
0
Num Other Units:
0
Num Penthouse Units:
0
Num Studio Units:
0
Listed Date:
Aug 28, 2025
View of front of house with brick siding
View of front of property with brick siding
Entrance to property with brick siding
Empty room featuring baseboards and an ornate ceiling
Doorway with an ornate ceiling and baseboard heating
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Hallway featuring recessed lighting and light wood-style flooring
Unfurnished living room with light wood-style floors, recessed lighting, and a brick fireplace
Photo 9 of 37
Laundry area with light wood finished floors and recessed lighting
Unfurnished room with light wood finished floors and recessed lighting
Unfurnished room featuring light wood finished floors and baseboards
Empty room featuring light wood-type flooring and recessed lighting
Unfurnished room featuring light wood finished floors and recessed lighting
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Half bathroom featuring vanity, vaulted ceiling, and light wood-style flooring
Laundry area with stacked washer and clothes dryer and light wood finished floors
Doorway with wood finished floors and baseboards
View of exterior entry
Living area with dark wood-type flooring, recessed lighting, and a paneled ceiling
Living area with dark wood-type flooring, a drop ceiling, and recessed lighting
Kitchen with wood counters, white cabinets, stainless steel range with electric cooktop, light wood finished floors, and wall chimney range hood
Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, dark wood-style flooring, decorative backsplash, recessed lighting, and a drop ceiling
Kitchen featuring decorative backsplash, white cabinetry, butcher block counters, appliances with stainless steel finishes, and dark wood-type flooring
View of uncovered parking lot
View of uncovered parking lot
Aerial view
Aerial view of property's location with a tree filled landscape and nearby urban area
Aerial view of property's location featuring a tree filled landscape and a large body of water
Aerial view of property and surrounding area featuring a tree filled landscape
Bird's eye view of a tree filled landscape
Aerial overview of property's location with nearby suburban area
View of property location featuring nearby urban area
Aerial view of property's location featuring a tree filled landscape and nearby urban area