54 Bruce Street

Cambridge, N1R 2E3

$1,449,900

6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
9 parking
3500-5000 sq ft

Listed 47 days ago · MLS® X13739760

About this home

A rare opportunity to own one of Galt's landmark stone homes. Built in 1859 by master stone masons Thomas and James Dalgleish and recently added to Cambridge's Heritage Registry, this three-storey residence offers 4,780 sq ft, 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms on a generous, fully fenced lot. Character is everywhere: deep stone walls, arched window openings, original woodwork, stained glass, pocket doors, and two wood-burning fireplaces anchoring the main living spaces. Just as important, the heavy lifting is done. Over $200,000 in renovations since 2022 includes a full electrical upgrade removing knob and tube, updated plumbing, air conditioning on all three floors, refinished hardwood, and a fully renovated European-style kitchen with custom cabinetry and new appliances. The third floor is a self-contained suite with its own kitchen, bathroom, separate entrance, and a private sunroom off the bedroom. Ideal for extended family, guests, or a home office wing, it offers flexibility rarely found in a heritage property. Outside: mature trees, two covered porches, and a large detached 2-car garage. Downtown Galt, the farmers' market, and the Grand River are a five-minute walk away. A heritage dossier prepared by architect Eric Rodrigues, Founding Principal of Boldera Architecture, accompanies the listing, providing both an assessment of the home's architectural significance and a roadmap for its future. More than 160 years on, 54 Bruce Street is ready for its next chapter.

Details

Type: Detached
Style: 3-Storey
Age: 100+ years
Size: 3500-5000 sq ft
Lot: 109 × 135 ft
Basement: Unfinished, Full, Walk-Up
Garage: Detached
Kitchens: 2
Property tax: $8,207 (2026)
Municipality: Cambridge
Price per sq ft: ~$341 (28% below detached houses in Cambridge, $474)

Interior

Bedrooms: 6 above ground
Bathrooms: 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 5-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (third)
Rooms: 12 above ground
Family room or den: Yes
Fireplace: Wood, Living Room, Family Room
Features: Auto Garage Door Remote, In-Law Suite, Water Softener

Heating, cooling and services

Heating: Water, Gas
Air conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
Water and sewer: Sewer

Building and exterior

Style: 3-Storey
Exterior: Board & Batten, Stone
Roof: Metal
Foundation: Stone
Age: 100+
Faces: North
Outdoor: Deck, Landscaped, Privacy, Porch, Recreational Area, Year Round Living

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total parking: 9
Driveway and parking: Private

Lot

Size: 109 × 135 ft (rectangular)
Acreage: < .50

Possession: Flexible
Nearby: Fenced Yard, Hospital, Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, School
Cross street: Main Street & Bruce Street

Rooms

Room	Level	Size	Features
Foyer	Main	5.91 × 4.89 m (19'5" × 16'1")	Staircase, Tile Floor, Large Window
Living Room	Main	7.43 × 6.08 m (24'5" × 19'11")	Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Large Window
Dining Room	Main	5.99 × 3.86 m (19'8" × 12'8")	Updated, Large Window, Hardwood Floor
Family Room	Main	5.97 × 3.88 m (19'7" × 12'9")	Bay Window, Hardwood Floor, Fireplace
Kitchen	Main	4.72 × 6.75 m (15'6" × 22'2")	Centre Island, Updated, Overlooks Backyard
Laundry	Main	3.98 × 2.78 m (13'1" × 9'1")	Large Window
Primary Bedroom	Second	6.02 × 5.58 m (19'9" × 18'4")	5 Pc Ensuite, Large Window, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bedroom 2	Second	3.21 × 4.19 m (10'6" × 13'9")	Large Window, Closet, Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 3	Second	3.92 × 3.16 m (12'10" × 10'4")	Closet, Large Window, Ceiling Fan(s)
Bedroom 4	Second	4.76 × 4.68 m (15'7" × 15'4")	4 Pc Ensuite, Closet
Loft	Third	5.06 × 4.49 m (16'7" × 14'9")	Bay Window, Hardwood Floor
Kitchen	Third	3.28 × 2.71 m (10'9" × 8'11")	Large Window
Bedroom	Third	3.54 × 3.73 m (11'7" × 12'3")	Closet, Hardwood Floor
Bedroom	Third	4.81 × 3.88 m (15'9" × 12'9")	Combined w/Sunroom, Closet, Hardwood Floor
Sunroom	Third	3.83 × 1.26 m (12'7" × 4'2")	Overlooks Backyard, Overlooks Garden

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, 12 cafés and restaurants, 10 parks. Nearest grocery: Bairos Supermarket (350 m). Nearest park: Galt Central Park (150 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

Central Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 38%1 min walk
Stewart Avenue Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 55%17 min walk
Chalmers Street Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 64%, math 35%19 min walk
St. Anne Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 68%, math 27%1.3 km

Secondary

St. Andrew's Public School Catholic18 min walk
Glenview Park Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 85%18 min walk
Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 68%, literacy test 83%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%.

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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.

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Internet High-speed

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