153 Fountain Street N

Cambridge, N3H 1H7

$399,900

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 2 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 57 days ago · MLS® X13705926

About this home

Welcome to 153 Fountain Street North, a charming two-storey century home offering timeless character and a picturesque setting backing onto a greenbelt. Filled with warmth and original details, this home showcases beautiful wood characteristics throughout, including a classic wood staircase, exposed beams, hardwood floors, detailed trim and traditional baseboards. The inviting main floor features an open-concept living and dining area with large windows that fill the space with natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen offers convenient access to the outdoors with sliding glass doors leading to the back deck, perfect for summer entertaining or enjoying the peaceful greenbelt backdrop. Outside, the fenced backyard provides a private setting with plenty of room to relax, garden or entertain. Ideally located in Cambridge with easy access to Highway 401, Highway 8 and major commuter routes, while being close to parks, trails, schools, shopping, restaurants and everyday amenities. Enjoy the character and charm of a century home combined with a peaceful natural setting and convenient city access. A wonderful opportunity for those looking for a home with personality, privacy and timeless appeal.

Details

Type
Semi-Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
39.8 × 64.55 ft
Basement
Unfinished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$3,330 (2025)
Municipality
Cambridge

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second)
Rooms
3 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Age
100+
Faces
East
Outdoor
Backs On Green Belt

Parking

Total parking
2
Driveway and parking
Private Double

Lot

Size
39.8 × 64.55 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
KING ST E/SHANTZ HILL RD/FOUNTAIN ST S

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain3.66 × 3.81 m (12' × 12'6")
Dining RoomMain3.51 × 4.88 m (11'6" × 16')
KitchenMain3.96 × 3.66 m (13' × 12')
BedroomSecond3.35 × 3.51 m (11' × 11'6")
Bedroom 2Second3.05 × 2.9 m (10' × 9'6")
Bedroom 3Second2.9 × 2.44 m (9'6" × 8')
Bedroom 4Second

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, 2 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: Central Park (950 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%
    16 min walk
  • St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 70%
    1.3 km
  • Grand View Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 87%, math 39%
    1.6 km

Secondary

  • Preston High School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 67%, literacy test 77%
    18 min walk
  • William G Davis Public School2.2 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 8450 m
  • 🚆 Rail line (Waterloo Subdivision)150 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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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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