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127 Jacob Street

Cambridge, N3H 2T7

$2,599,999

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  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 17 parking
  • 3500-5000 sq ft

Listed 34 days ago · MLS® X13789362

About this home

One of Preston's most historically significant residences, 127 Jacob Street is a landmark 19th-century estate commanding a prominent position atop historic Kress Hill. Built c. 1845 for Jacob K. Erb, a member of one of Preston's prominent early families, this distinguished home has overlooked the community for more than 180 years. Set on an expansive, beautifully treed property, it offers a remarkable sense of privacy and space within the city. Inside, impressive proportions and period character define the home, with high ceilings, deep window sills, generous halls, large windows and beautifully scaled principal rooms designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms provide abundant space for family and guests. Beyond the residence, mature trees and established gardens create a private setting for outdoor living, while a substantial detached carriage house adds another exceptional element, offering valuable space for vehicles, a workshop, studio or future possibilities. Despite the estate-like setting, downtown Preston, the Speed River, trails, shops, restaurants and amenities are just minutes away. Offering history, architectural character, expansive grounds and a carriage house in the heart of the city, 127 Jacob Street is a property of extraordinary distinction. The home you have waited for. Potential to sever a large section of the lot. Home Inspection available upon request.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
3500-5000 sq ft
Lot
393.72 × 279.81 ft
Basement
Finished
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$15,833 (2026)
Municipality
Cambridge
Price per sq ft
~$612 (29% above detached houses in Cambridge, $474)

Interior

Bedrooms
5 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second)
Rooms
13 above ground + 3 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Yes

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Stone, Stucco (Plaster)
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Age
100+
Faces
West
Outdoor
Landscaped, Garden Shed, Workshop

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
17
Driveway and parking
Circular Drive

Lot

Size
393.72 × 279.81 ft (irregular)
Acreage
.50-1.99

More

Possession
Flexible
Nearby
Golf, Hospital, Library, Park, Place Of Worship, River/Stream
Cross street
Jacob Street & Fountain Street

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
FoyerMain2.26 × 6.39 m (7'5" × 21')Hardwood Floor, Wood Trim
Dining RoomMain4.35 × 5.38 m (14'3" × 17'8")Hardwood Floor, Large Window
KitchenMain4.67 × 3.23 m (15'4" × 10'7")
Family RoomMain3.72 × 2.48 m (12'2" × 8'2")Hardwood Floor
Living RoomMain5.38 × 8.9 m (17'8" × 29'2")Bay Window, Hardwood Floor, Marble Fireplace
LaundryMain3.72 × 2.48 m (12'2" × 8'2")Heated Floor
Primary BedroomSecond4.51 × 6.31 m (14'10" × 20'8")Large Window, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s)
BathroomSecond3.55 × 2.53 m (11'8" × 8'4")3 Pc Bath
Bedroom 2Second4.61 × 4.38 m (15'1" × 14'4")Large Closet, Large Window, Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 3Second4.61 × 3.33 m (15'1" × 10'11")Large Closet, Window, Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 4Second3.61 × 3.79 m (11'10" × 12'5")Closet, Window, Hardwood Floor
BathroomSecond5.21 × 2.57 m (17'1" × 8'5")4 Pc Bath, Double Sink, Heated Floor
Bedroom 5Third4.82 × 4.31 m (15'10" × 14'2")Walk-In Closet(s), Window
BathroomMain1.33 × 1.93 m (4'4" × 6'4")2 Pc Bath, Window

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Car-dependent

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 3 cafés and restaurants, 1 park, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: John Erb Park (1000 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Parkway Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 59%    15 min walk
  • Preston Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 41%    18 min walk
  • St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 70%    1.4 km
  • Grand View Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 87%, math 39%    1.8 km

Secondary

  • Preston High School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 67%, literacy test 77%    1.3 km
  • William G Davis Public School2.3 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area N3H

Owners / renters
62% / 38%
Median household income
$82,000
Average age
42
Children under 15
15%
Homes
51% detached, 8% high-rise
Commute by transit
5%
Population
24,306

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Punjabi (Panjabi) 2.3%, Urdu 1%, Gujarati 0.7%, Portuguese 0.7%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Waterloo Region (Kitchener) police: 67 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To downtown Kitchener: 11 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 2 sources nearby

  • 🛣️ Highway 8300 m
  • 🚆 Rail line (Waterloo Subdivision)200 m

Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.

Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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