68 Elgin Street S
Cambridge, N1R 5G5
$649,900
- 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
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 3.81 × 4.47 m (12'6" × 14'8") | Combined w/Dining, Hardwood Floor, Large Window |
| Kitchen | Main | 3.05 × 4.47 m (10' × 14'8") | Centre Island, Hardwood Floor, Backsplash |
| Bedroom | Main | 4.06 × 2.92 m (13'4" × 9'7") | Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window |
| Bedroom | Main | 4.06 × 2.64 m (13'4" × 8'8") | Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window |
| Bedroom | Main | 3.71 × 2.85 m (12'2" × 9'4") | Hardwood Floor, Closet, Window |
| Bathroom | Main | 2.92 × 1.98 m (9'7" × 6'6") | Hardwood Floor, 4 Pc Bath, Window |
| Mud Room | Main | 4.06 × 3.3 m (13'4" × 10'10") | B/I Closet, Breezeway |
| Great Room | Lower | 5.26 × 4.85 m (17'3" × 15'11") | Laminate, Pot Lights, Window |
| Bedroom | Lower | 4.7 × 4.85 m (15'5" × 15'11") | Laminate, Walk-In Closet(s), Window |
| Office | Lower | 2.79 × 2.18 m (9'2" × 7'2") | Laminate, Window |
| Bathroom | Lower | 4.06 × 3.07 m (13'4" × 10'1") | 4 Pc Bath, Double Sink |
| Laundry | Lower | 4.67 × 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.
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.
Listed by Royal LePage Exchange Realty Co..
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