527 River Road

Cambridge, N3C 2B8

$1,985,000

Reduced $210,000 from $2,195,000

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  • 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%.

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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.

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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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