5 George Street S

Cambridge, N1S 2N3

$450,000

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

Listed 4 days ago · MLS® X14083532

About this home

Welcome to 5 George Street South, Cambridge. A charming semi-detached century home with two units, offering an outstanding opportunity for investors, multi-generational families, or buyers looking to offset their mortgage with rental income. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,348 sq ft of living space on a 31.01 x 119 ft lot. The striking stone exterior immediately sets this home apart, while inside you'll find spacious principal rooms, high ceilings, abundant natural light, beautiful original wood trim that highlights the home's historic charm. Large windows fill the living spaces with natural light, creating warm and inviting interiors full of character. Situated in one of Cambridge's most walkable neighbourhoods, this property boasts an impressive 9.7/10 Walk Score, placing parks, cafés, restaurants, shopping and everyday amenities just steps from your front door. Enjoy the convenience of downtown living with easy access to the vibrant Gaslight District, scenic Grand River trails, transit and local attractions. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio, accommodate extended family, or live in one unit while generating rental income from the other, this offers flexibility and long-term value in a highly desirable location. Opportunities to own a character-filled home in the heart of Cambridge are rare. Don't miss your chance to own a versatile property with exceptional lifestyle appeal and outstanding investment potential.

Details

Type
Semi-Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
31.01 × 119 ft
Basement
Full
Garage
Other
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$2,979 (2026)
Municipality
Cambridge

Interior

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

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Stone
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Faces
West

Parking

Total parking
2

Lot

Size
31.01 × 119 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
George st east, Salisbury Ave South

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain3.68 × 3.1 m (12'1" × 10'2")
Living RoomMain4.65 × 3.28 m (15'3" × 10'9")
BathroomMain2.11 × 1.47 m (6'11" × 4'10")
BedroomMain3.99 × 3.17 m (13'1" × 10'5")
BedroomMain3.17 × 1.68 m (10'5" × 5'6")
KitchenSecond3.76 × 2.67 m (12'4" × 8'9")
BedroomSecond3.28 × 3.23 m (10'9" × 10'7")
BedroomSecond3.05 × 3.05 m (10' × 10')
BathroomSecond2.77 × 1.35 m (9'1" × 4'5")
Living RoomSecond4.29 × 3.12 m (14'1" × 10'3")

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, 13 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Bairos Supermarket (350 m). Nearest park: Queen's Square (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Central Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 38%
    11 min walk
  • Highland Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 87%, math 46%
    12 min walk
  • St. Gregory Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 38%
    18 min walk
  • Manchester Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 37%
    1.6 km

Secondary

  • St. Andrew's Public School Catholic13 min walk
  • Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 68%, literacy test 83%
    1.3 km
  • Glenview Park Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 85%
    1.6 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 N1S

Owners / renters
71% / 29%
Median household income
$95,000
Average age
43
Children under 15
16%
Homes
63% detached, 6% high-rise
Commute by transit
2%
Population
20,171

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Portuguese 0.9%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.5%, Spanish 0.5%, Urdu 0.4%.

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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