$1,449,900
54 Bruce Street
City Core/Wellington, Cambridge
6 bd5 ba4,780 sq ftSingle Family Residence
Cambridge, Ontario
Houses for Sale in Cambridge
Cambridge is really three towns that grew together, and its houses show it. Galt brings stone heritage homes near the Grand River, Preston offers wartime and post-war houses around its own King Street core, and Hespeler mixes mill-town character with newer subdivisions spreading toward the 401. Each community has its loyalists, and for good reason.
The houses below are live MLS listings. I serve buyers and sellers across Waterloo Region, Cambridge included, and can explain how these three communities differ better than any listing description. Call or send a message to begin.
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Active listings in Cambridge
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$1,299,900
7 Stock Court
Woodland Park/Cambrian Hills, Cambridge
4 bd4 ba2,920 sq ftSingle Family Residence
$549,900
21 Cedar Street
St Gregory's/Tait, Cambridge
2 bd2 ba715 sq ftSingle Family Residence
$899,900
51 Bayne Crescent
Shades Mills, Cambridge
4 bd4 ba1,895 sq ftSingle Family Residence
$524,900
163 Fountain Street
Preston North, Cambridge
5 bd2 ba2,602 sq ftSingle Family Residence
$899,900
71 Linda Drive
Blackbridge/Fisher Mills/Glenchristie/Hagey/Silver Heights, Cambridge
4 bd4 ba1,915 sq ftSingle Family Residence
$689,900
149 Avondale Road
Hillcrest/Forbes Park, Cambridge
3 bd2 ba1,050 sq ftSingle Family Residence
$469,000
22 Ramore Street
St Gregory's/Tait, Cambridge
4 bd1 ba1,303 sq ftSingle Family Residence
$925,000
775 Riverside Drive
Preston South, Cambridge
3 bd3 ba1,734 sq ftSingle Family Residence
$1,559,900
410 Avenue Road
Shades Mills, Cambridge
4 bd4 ba1,900 sq ftSingle Family Residence
$949,900
107 Rosslinn Road
Westview, Cambridge
3 bd2 ba1,200 sq ftSingle Family Residence
$899,900
194 Glenvalley Drive
Clemens Mills/Saginaw, Cambridge
4 bd3 ba2,862 sq ftSingle Family Residence
Three towns, three personalities
House hunting in Cambridge means choosing a community first. Galt appeals to buyers who want heritage architecture and the Gaslight District's energy nearby; Preston suits those after established streets and riverside parks; Hespeler offers a village-scale main street with newer family housing filling in around it.
I help buyers sort this out early, often over a single phone conversation, so showing days concentrate on the community that actually fits rather than criss-crossing the city.
The 401 advantage
Cambridge is the only city in Waterloo Region that sits directly on Highway 401, and that shapes its market. Households with one commuter headed toward Milton or the GTA and another working locally, including at major employers like Toyota, often find Cambridge solves a problem the other cities cannot.
That access has also driven steady subdivision growth near the interchanges. Buyers comparing a newer build near the highway with an older home in one of the historic cores are making a genuine lifestyle choice, and I lay out both sides fairly.
Heritage stock and what it asks of you
Cambridge's stone and century homes are among the region's most distinctive, but character homes ask more of their owners: older systems, heritage considerations in some areas, and maintenance that rewards attentiveness. The right inspection and honest expectations make the difference between a beloved home and a burden.
Over the years I've walked clients through plenty of both outcomes, and I'll tell you candidly which side of the line a particular house sits on before you commit.
Common questions
Which part of Cambridge should we look in first?
It depends on what you value: heritage character in Galt, established streets in Preston, or village charm with newer housing in Hespeler. I can narrow it down with you in one phone conversation before any showings are booked.
Is Cambridge more affordable than Kitchener or Waterloo?
Value varies by neighbourhood and property type rather than by city alone, and conditions change. I work across all four cities and will show you live comparables rather than generalizations.
What should I budget for when buying an older Cambridge home?
Beyond the purchase, plan for an inspection, potential updates to older systems, and ongoing maintenance appropriate to the home's age. I'll help you understand a specific home's condition before you firm up, so the budget is grounded in reality.
How do you handle showings if we live outside the region?
I can arrange video walkthroughs first, then organize efficient in-person showing days when you visit. Many of my 401-corridor buyers shop exactly this way.
Looking in Cambridge?
Tell me what you're after and I'll flag the right listings, including ones about to hit the market.