28 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, N1R 3R7
$555,000
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 3 parking
- 1100-1500 sq ft
Listed 27 days ago · MLS® X13818930
About this home
Historic charm meets modern living in the heart of Galt! Step inside this beautifully transformed 1880 detached home and discover a unique blend of character, style and functionality. Thoughtfully renovated while preserving its timeless appeal, this home offers an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking for something truly different. The bright, welcoming main level features soaring ceilings, an inviting living space and a modern eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and walkout to the deck and private yard-perfect for morning coffee, entertaining or enjoying summer evenings outdoors. A beautifully updated, spa-inspired bathroom with walk-in shower adds a touch of luxury to everyday living. Upstairs, the versatile loft space provides the flexibility today's buyers are looking for. Use it as a home office, creative studio, guest space, reading retreat or potential additional bedroom, depending on your needs. And the possibilities don't stop there. The property offers commercial and residential zoning, creating exciting potential for those who want to combine their home and business lifestyle, subject to buyer verification and applicable approvals. Extensive improvements were completed, including updated plumbing, electrical, furnace, ductwork, central air, insulation, framing, drywall, exterior finishes, fencing, soffits, eaves, water heater and water softener, with the deck subsequently updated as well. Located just minutes from downtown Galt, you'll have easy access to local shops, restaurants, the farmers' market, parks, trails, transit and other amenities. A distinctive home. A flexible lifestyle. A location with character. Come experience the possibilities at 28 Cambridge Street.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungaloft
- Age
- 100+ years
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 52.08 × 79.26 ft
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $3,218 (2025)
- Municipality
- Cambridge
- Price per sq ft
- $427 (10% below detached houses in Cambridge, $474)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 2 × 2-piece (main)
- Rooms
- 8 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Water Heater
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- Bungaloft
- Exterior
- Concrete Poured, Stucco (Plaster)
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Age
- 100+
- Faces
- East
Parking
- Total parking
- 3
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 52.08 × 79.26 ft
- Acreage
- < .50
More
- Possession
- Immediate
- Nearby
- Public Transit, School Bus Route, River/Stream
- Cross street
- Cambridge St and Colborne St
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 4.91 × 4.79 m (16'1" × 15'9") | Hardwood Floor, Open Concept |
| Dining Room | Main | 3.93 × 3.96 m (12'11" × 13') | Hardwood Floor, Open Concept |
| Kitchen | Main | 5.61 × 3.87 m (18'5" × 12'8") | Carpet Free, Hardwood Floor, Open Concept |
| Bathroom | Main | 0.91 × 1.77 m (3' × 5'10") | 2 Pc Bath |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 4.91 × 4.79 m (16'1" × 15'9") | Hardwood Floor |
| Bedroom | Main | 3.02 × 2.99 m (9'11" × 9'10") | Hardwood Floor |
| Bathroom | Main | 0.95 × 3.05 m (3'1" × 10') | 3 Pc Bath |
| Loft | Second | 7.89 × 3.93 m (25'11" × 12'11") | Open Concept |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Walkable
No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.
Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 14 cafés and restaurants, 12 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: Food Basics (150 m). Nearest park: Mill Race Park (250 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Central Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 38%9 min walk - Manchester Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 37%17 min walk - St. Anne Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 68%, math 27%18 min walk - Highland Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 87%, math 46%1.3 km
Secondary
- Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 68%, literacy test 83%15 min walk - St. Andrew's Public School Catholic1.4 km
- Glenview Park Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 85%1.8 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 N1R
- Owners / renters
- 59% / 41%
- Median household income
- $77,000
- Average age
- 42
- Children under 15
- 16%
- Homes
- 46% detached, 10% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 5%
- Population
- 42,928
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Portuguese 3.3%, Gujarati 1.5%, Urdu 1%, Spanish 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: 18 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise Nothing major nearby
No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.
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).
From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.
Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
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