Looking for a character home with possibilities? Welcome to 1279 Hamilton Street, a solid home built in 1920 and located in the established Preston neighbourhood, ready for your ideas and personal touch.This detached home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a spacious, bright eat-in kitchen. The main-floor 3-piece bathroom also includes the laundry for everyday convenience. With an opportunity to update and reconfigure the layout, you can bring your own vision to life.
The upper level has a 3-piece bathroom and could potentially be transformed into a spacious primary retreat with an ensuite. There may also be an opportunity to create higher, cathedral-style ceilings upstairs.The unfinished basement features a seperate walk-up entrance and offers potential to finish the space for extended family or explore a possible mortgage helper. Don’t be fooled by the garage from the outside! It’s larger than it appears, with room for a vehicle plus extra space for storage or a workshop. Out front, the covered porch is a welcoming spot to sit and enjoy your morning coffee. Enjoy a convenient location close to schools, shopping, parks and walking distance to downtown. Whether you’re a first time home buyer, downsizer, or a renovator looking for your next project, this property is full of potential.
Property Type:
Residential
Property SubType:
Single Family Residence
Year built:
1920
(Age: 106)
Listing General Location:
53 - Preston South, 15 - Preston
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2.0
(Full:2/Half:0)
Lot Details:
50.47 x 80.63
Lot Depth:
80'7½"24.6 m
Lot Frontage:
50'6"15.4 m
Frontage Type:
North
Kitchens:
1
Home Style:
Farmhouse
Elementary School:
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High School:
Https://Bpweb.Stswr.Ca/Eligibility
County Or Parish:
Waterloo
Property Attached:
Detached
Features:
Attached Garage: Yes, Crops Included: No, Garage: Yes, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
Construction:
Aluminum Siding
Basement:
Development Potential, Separate Entrance, Walk-Up Access, Full, Unfinished
Linked Foundation:
No
Foundation:
Block
Roof:
Asphalt Shing
Number of Buildings:
0
Total Floor Area:
1,200 sq. ft.111 m2
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
Finished Area Above Grade:
1,200 sq. ft.111 m2
Fireplace:
false
Water Supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer (Municipal)
Cooling:
None
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Ceiling Fan(s), In-law Capability
false
No
KING ST. EAST TO MONTROSE ST. N TO HAMILTON ST.
No
Survey Year:
2025
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
No
Features:
Attached Garage: Yes, Crops Included: No, Garage: Yes, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
Condo Corporation:
No
Zoning:
R5
Lot Site Features:
Urban, Rectangular, City Lot, Major Highway, Park, Place of Worship, Public Transit, Rec./Community Centre, Regional Mall, Schools, Shopping Nearby
Features:
Attached Garage: Yes, Crops Included: No, Garage: Yes, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
Garage Spaces:
1.0
Parking Places Covered:
1.0
Parking:
Attached Garage, Asphalt
# Of Total Parking Spaces:
4.0
# Of Open Parking Spaces:
3.0
Driveway Parking:
Private Drive Single Wide
Licensed Dwelling:
No
Listed Date:
Nov 13, 2026
Single-story residence featuring horizontal lap siding, an asphalt shingle roof, and a covered front porch with wood railings
Single-story exterior featuring light-toned horizontal siding, an attached one-car garage, a covered front porch, and a paved driveway
Exterior featuring yellow horizontal siding, a covered front porch, an attached garage, asphalt driveway, and shingle roofing
Single-story residence with horizontal siding, a covered front porch, and an asphalt shingle roof
Single-story exterior featuring horizontal siding, a covered front porch with wooden railings, an asphalt driveway, and a detached one-car garage
Exterior elevation featuring lap siding, a front-facing gable roof, a covered front porch, and an attached side structure
Covered front porch featuring wood-plank flooring, horizontal lap siding, and a glass-panel storm door
Covered front porch featuring horizontal lap siding, a central glass-panel entry door, and dual flanking windows with wooden trim
Interior space featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, a tiled drop ceiling, two windows, and a wood-paneled door with an integrated glass pane
Interior room featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, grid-pattern ceiling panels, stained wood trim, and a five-panel solid wood exterior door
Interior room featuring wood-finish flooring, vertical paneled walls, recessed ceiling lighting, and a single window with white trim
Room featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, white panel ceiling, and wood trim accents
Staircase featuring white balusters, carpeted treads, and vertical wood paneling with built-in under-stair storage, complemented by wood-finish flooring
Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, wood-finish flooring, stainless steel refrigerator, stainless steel range, and flush-mount ceiling lighting
Kitchen featuring white shaker-style cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, neutral countertops, and wood-finish flooring
Kitchen featuring wood-finish flooring, stainless steel range, and a wood-panel exterior door with a glass inlay
Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, wood-finish flooring, stainless steel appliances, and solid-surface countertops
Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, wood-finish flooring, stainless steel appliances, and stone-finish countertops
Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, wood-finish flooring, a double-basin sink, and solid-surface countertops
Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, light-toned solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wood-finish flooring
Interior space featuring wood-finish flooring, stained wood door trim, a solid wood entry door with a glass inset, and a rectangular window
Neutral-toned interior featuring wood-finish flooring, a contemporary enclosed circular ceiling fan, and a wood-frame window
Room featuring wood-finish flooring, solid wood doors, and a ceiling-mounted light fixture
Wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and dual windows with grid-pane detail
Room featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and wood-paneled trim detail
Interior room featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed ceiling lighting, dark stained wood paneling accents, and a built-in wall shelf
Bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower, vanity with a dark finish cabinet, square ceramic tile flooring, and integrated laundry hookups
Dedicated laundry area featuring tile flooring, a multi-pane window, and wall-mounted support railing
Bathroom featuring a corner shower enclosure, dark wood-finish vanity with a stone-top integrated sink, matte black faucet, and tile flooring
Staircase featuring white balusters, carpeted treads, and built-in under-stair storage cabinetry with vertical paneling, paired with neutral wood-finish flooring
Wood-finish flooring, architectural vaulted ceilings, and staircase with white painted balusters
Neutral-toned interior space featuring wood-finish flooring and angular ceiling lines
Interior room featuring wood-finish flooring, vaulted ceilings, neutral wall color, and a single window with white trim
Sloped ceiling architecture featuring wood-finish flooring, a neutral color palette, a flush-mount light fixture, and an interior closet
Interior space featuring wood-finish flooring, vaulted ceiling architecture, an enclosed closet with wood-panel trim, and a tiled bathroom with a porcelain toilet fixture
Room featuring light-tone wood-finish flooring, architectural sloped ceilings, wood-panel wall accents, and an integrated closet
Shower featuring floor-to-ceiling white stone-patterned tile, chrome hardware, and wood-finish flooring
Bathroom featuring a dark grey vanity with a vessel sink, white porcelain toilet, and large-format white tile shower surround with grey veining
Floor plan
Floor plan
Floor plan
Outdoor grounds featuring a grass lawn, mature evergreen trees, and flagstone paving
Expansive backyard featuring mature trees, evergreen shrubs, and chain-link fencing
Exterior featuring horizontal siding, a gabled roofline, single-story profile, and expansive lot
Horizontal siding exterior featuring an attached single-car garage and a masonry chimney
Exterior featuring horizontal siding, a single-car attached garage with a panel door, and a masonry chimney
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Unfinished lower level featuring painted concrete block walls, painted concrete flooring, exposed wooden ceiling joists, and a wood-frame staircase with a single-light exterior-style door
Unfinished lower level featuring exposed wood joist ceilings, painted concrete walls, painted floor, and structural support column
Data was last updated November 14, 2026 at 09:50 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
10
Avg list price:
$535,000
Min list price:
$375,000
Max list price:
$859,800
Avg days on market:
42
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
110
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$414.28
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
53 - Preston South. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.