527 River Road
Cambridge, N3C 2B8
$1,985,000
Reduced $210,000 from $2,195,000
- 4+1 bedrooms
- 4 bathrooms
- 14 parking
- 2500-3000 sq ft
Listed 131 days ago · MLS® X13433370
About this home
Visit the REALTOR website for further information about this listing. Welcome to 527 River Road - A Rare Urban Oasis in the Heart of Cambridge. Nestled on nearly 2 acres of pristine natural landscape along Irish Creek, this custom-built ranch-style bungalow offers an extraordinary blend of privacy, luxury, and convenience - just minutes from Highway 401, Hwy 24, Hwy 8, the Kitchener-Waterloo International Airport, top-rated schools, shopping, and dining. Nature, Privacy & Tranquility - Without Leaving the City. Boasting over 2,600 sq. ft. on the main floor and more than 5,200 sq. ft. of total finished living space, this exceptional home is the perfect retreat for those seeking space, serenity, and style. Enjoy a rare connection to nature with extensive outdoor features designed for both entertainment and relaxation: 17-foot Dynasty Swim Spa; 16-foot, 3-Season Gazebo; Fully Screened-In Deck & Elevated Outdoor Deck; 10-foot Private Screened Gazebo (by creek for ultimate seclusion); Meticulously Landscaped Gardens throughout; Built for Flexibility, Designed for the Future. The home's clear span truss roof system means there are no interior load-bearing walls - providing easy potential for future layout changes or renovations. The 2,600 sq. ft. walkout basement is a true standout: 9-foot ceilings and 5 patio doors for abundant natural light; the 1,255 sq. ft. rec-room - is large enough for a full billiards setup custom-built wet bar, gas fireplace, and man door to basement workshop; The insulated sound proofed ceiling in-addition to the ceiling tiles makes for an acoustically pleasing and private environment. 96" Home theater system c/w 16 in-ceiling speaker system makes for an exceptional theater experience.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow-Raised
- Size
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Lot
- 81 × 603 ft
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out, Full
- Garage
- Detached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $10,617 (2025)
- Municipality
- Cambridge
- Price per sq ft
- $722 (52% above detached houses in Cambridge, $474)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground + 1 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (basement)
- Rooms
- 12 above ground + 4 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Natural Gas, Rec Room
- Features
- Air Exchanger, Auto Garage Door Remote, Bar Fridge, Floor Drain, Sauna, Ventilation System, Water Heater Owned, Water Purifier, Workbench
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Septic
Building and exterior
- Style
- Bungalow-Raised
- Exterior
- Vinyl Siding, Stone
- Roof
- Shake
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Faces
- North
- Outdoor
- Deck, Hot Tub, Landscape Lighting, Landscaped, Lawn Sprinkler System, Lighting, Patio, Privacy, Porch Enclosed, Security Gate, Garden Shed, Workshop
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Total parking
- 14
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 81 × 603 ft
- Acreage
- .50-1.99
More
- Possession
- Negotiable
- Nearby
- Golf, Greenbelt/Conservation, Hospital, Library, Part Cleared, Place Of Worship
- Cross street
- Townline Road and River Road
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, 0 cafés and restaurants, 1 park. Nearest park: Red Wildfong Park (800 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Hillcrest Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 76%, math 46%1.4 km - St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 67%1.5 km - Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 53%1.6 km - Silverheights Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 53%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 N3C
- Owners / renters
- 84% / 16%
- Median household income
- $114,000
- Average age
- 39
- Children under 15
- 19%
- Homes
- 72% detached, 2% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 2%
- Population
- 27,518
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Punjabi (Panjabi) 1.8%, Urdu 0.9%, Gujarati 0.6%, Spanish 0.6%.
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: 16 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).
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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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