246 Hillcrest Road

Cambridge, N3H 1B2

$599,000

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  • 3+1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 3 parking
  • 700-1100 sq ft

Listed 7 days ago · MLS® X13977224

About this home

**TURNKEY RENOVATED BUNGALOW ON AN IMPRESSIVE 68.69 x 132.75 FT LOT!** Welcome to this beautifully updated Cambridge home, offering modern finishes, exceptional outdoor space, and incredible versatility! Featuring 3+1 bedrooms and 2 renovated bathrooms (2026), this move-in-ready home showcases new flooring, fresh paint, abundant Halo pot lights, and a luxurious spa-inspired 5-head shower. The bright, carpet-free main level offers comfortable everyday living, while the finished basement features a 4th bedroom, spacious recreation room with gas fireplace, waterproof flooring, ample storage, and a separate entrance. **ADDED VALUE: A municipal permit has been issued for a two-bedroom basement apartment, transferable to the new owner, offering exciting potential for future secondary living space!** Additional highlights include an updated electrical panel and wiring, plus a durable metal roof (2017). Step outside to enjoy the oversized fenced backyard with mature surroundings, privacy, and plenty of space for entertaining, gardening, or family activities. A single-car garage and ample driveway parking add convenience. Nestled in an established, quiet, family-friendly Preston neighbourhood, close to local schools, parks, playgrounds, and Riverside Park. Enjoy easy access to Costco, Preston Town Centre, shopping, transit, Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Conestoga College, and Highway 401. **A rare opportunity to enjoy a beautifully renovated home with future income potential on a generously sized lot in a desirable Cambridge location!**

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Age
51-99 years
Size
700-1100 sq ft
Lot
68.69 × 132.75 ft
Basement
Full, Finished, Separate Entrance, Development Potential
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$4,615 (2026)
Municipality
Cambridge
Price per sq ft
$666 (40% above detached houses in Cambridge, $474)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
Rooms
5 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Natural Gas
Features
Carpet Free, In-Law Capability, Water Softener

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Stone, Vinyl Siding
Roof
Metal
Foundation
Concrete
Age
51-99 years
Faces
South

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
3
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
68.69 × 132.75 ft

More

Possession
TBD
Cross street
Hillcrest Road & Preston Parkway (near Shantz Hill).

History of this address

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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. Nearest park: John Erb Park (750 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Parkway Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 59%
    11 min walk
  • Preston Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 41%
    1.3 km
  • 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%
    1.9 km

Secondary

  • Preston High School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 67%, literacy test 77%
    1.3 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 1 source nearby

  • 🛣️ Highway 8250 m

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Internet High-speed

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

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