72 Main Street
Cambridge, N1R 1V7
$18/mo
Listed 45 days ago · MLS® X13747328
About this home
High-Exposure Corner Retail Space for Lease - 5,500 sq ft + 5,282 (Basement rent is included in rent no additional rent of basement) sq ft Basement .Situated on the prominent corner of Ainslie Street North and Main Street, this exceptional retail space offers outstanding visibility in one of Cambridge's most active commercial areas. The main level features 5,500 sq ft of open layout, previously occupied by Scotiabank, making it ideal for financial institutions, professional services, or any business requiring a high-profile presence. The expansive 5,282 sq ft basement includes a large staff kitchen, washrooms, and ample storage areas-perfect for operational support or additional workspace. Surrounded by multiple municipal parking lots, the location offers convenience for customers and staff. The zoning allows for a wide variety of commercial uses, providing endless possibilities for future tenants. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses seeking a prime, corner location with existing income potential and a functional bank setup already in place. Endless possibilities would be ideal for office or retail space.
Details
- Type
- Commercial Retail
- Age
- 51-99 years
- Lot
- 104 × 78 ft
- Garage
- Public
- Property tax
- $5 (2025)
- Municipality
- Cambridge
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Gas Hot Water
- Air conditioning
- Yes
- Water and sewer
- Sanitary+Storm
- Utilities
- Yes
Building and exterior
- Age
- 51-99 years
- Building area
- 5,500 Square Feet
Rental terms
- Minimum term
- 12 months
More
- Possession
- Flex
- Cross street
- Corner of Main St/Ainslie St
- Business type
- Retail Store Related
Location
Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map
The neighbourhood
Getting around Walkable
No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.
Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 14 cafés and restaurants, 13 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: Bairos Supermarket (250 m). Nearest park: Dalton Court (250 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Central Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 38%6 min walk - Highland Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 87%, math 46%1.2 km - St. Anne Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 68%, math 27%1.3 km - Manchester Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 37%1.4 km
Secondary
- St. Andrew's Public School Catholic18 min walk
- Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 68%, literacy test 83%1.2 km - Glenview Park Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 85%1.5 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: 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.
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).
From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.
Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
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