68 Elgin Street S

Cambridge, N1R 5G5

$649,900

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  • 3+1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 6 parking
  • 700-1100 sq ft

Listed 77 days ago · MLS® X13635932

About this home

Welcome to this stylish, extensively updated 3+1 bedroom bungalow in sought-after Central Cambridge. Set on an exceptional 50' x 150' lot backing directly onto elementary school property, this home offers the space, privacy, and flexibility today's buyers are looking for. The bright open-concept main floor features three bedrooms, hardwood flooring, fresh trim and paint, updated windows and doors, and a beautifully renovated chef's kitchen complete with a center island, gas stove and modern backsplash. Both bathrooms have been updated, while major improvements including furnace, heat pump & A/C all in 24' with 10yr warranty, windows, doors, painting, plumbing, wiring, and a 220V EV plug provide added peace of mind, A newly added walk-in mudroom offers two convenient entrances along with built-in coat, shoe, and closet storage-ideal for busy households. With access to both the upper and lower levels, the layout offers excellent potential for separated living space or a future secondary unit, subject to applicable approvals. The finished lower level anchored by a large great room has a bathroom with walk-in shower, bedroom or home gym perhaps, office, laundry & storage space. Outside, the oversized backyard provides endless possibilities, with room to accommodate a garage and pool if desired. A new fence has been constructed along the driveway side of the property. A move-in-ready home with thoughtful upgrades, a standout lot, and a central location close to schools, parks, amenities, and transit. A must see!

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Size
700-1100 sq ft
Lot
50 × 150 ft
Basement
Full
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$3,281 (2026)
Municipality
Cambridge
Price per sq ft
$722 (52% above detached houses in Cambridge, $474)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (lower)
Rooms
7 above ground + 5 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Air Exchanger, Sump Pump, Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Fibreglass Shingle
Foundation
Block
Faces
East
Outdoor
Garden Shed

Parking

Total parking
6
Driveway and parking
Private, Private Double

Lot

Size
50 × 150 ft (rectangular)

More

Possession
TBD 30-60
Nearby
Arts Centre, Electric Car Charger, Clear View, Golf, Greenbelt/Conservation, Hospital
Cross street
Woolley St

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain3.81 × 4.47 m (12'6" × 14'8")Combined w/Dining, Hardwood Floor, Large Window
KitchenMain3.05 × 4.47 m (10' × 14'8")Centre Island, Hardwood Floor, Backsplash
BedroomMain4.06 × 2.92 m (13'4" × 9'7")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window
BedroomMain4.06 × 2.64 m (13'4" × 8'8")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window
BedroomMain3.71 × 2.85 m (12'2" × 9'4")Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window
BathroomMain2.92 × 1.98 m (9'7" × 6'6")Hardwood Floor, 4 Pc Bath, Window
Mud RoomMain4.06 × 3.3 m (13'4" × 10'10")B/I Closet, Breezeway
Great RoomLower5.26 × 4.85 m (17'3" × 15'11")Laminate, Pot Lights, Window
BedroomLower4.7 × 4.85 m (15'5" × 15'11")Laminate, Walk-In Closet(s), Window
OfficeLower2.79 × 2.18 m (9'2" × 7'2")Laminate, Window
BathroomLower4.06 × 3.07 m (13'4" × 10'1")4 Pc Bath, Double Sink
LaundryLower4.67 × 2.79 m (15'4" × 9'2")Window

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: 3 grocery stores, 6 cafés and restaurants, 1 park, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Zehrs (800 m). Nearest park: Lincoln Park (950 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Chalmers Street Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 64%, math 35%
    2 min walk
  • Stewart Avenue Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 55%
    12 min walk
  • St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 66%
    12 min walk
  • Central Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 38%
    1.3 km

Secondary

  • Glenview Park Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 85%
    17 min walk
  • Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 46%, literacy test 92%
    1.3 km
  • St. Andrew's Public School Catholic2.1 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: 19 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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