1279 Hamilton Street
53 - Preston South Cambridge N3H 3G4

$429,900
Residential beds: 3 baths: 2.0 1,200 sq. ft. built: 1920

Single-story residence featuring horizontal lap siding, an asphalt shingle roof, and a covered front porch with wood railings
Photo 1: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
Photo 2: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
40878312
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1920
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"
Lot Frontage:
50'6"
Frontage Type:
North
Kitchens:
1
Home Style:
Farmhouse
Elementary School:
Https://Bpweb.Stswr.Ca/Eligibility
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.
# Main Level Bedrooms:
2
# Main Level Bathrooms:
1
Finished Area Above Grade:
1,200 sq. ft.
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
  • Photo 1: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Single-story residence featuring horizontal lap siding, an asphalt shingle roof, and a covered front porch with wood railings
  • Photo 2: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Single-story exterior featuring light-toned horizontal siding, an attached one-car garage, a covered front porch, and a paved driveway
  • Photo 3: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Exterior featuring yellow horizontal siding, a covered front porch, an attached garage, asphalt driveway, and shingle roofing
  • Photo 4: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Single-story residence with horizontal siding, a covered front porch, and an asphalt shingle roof
  • Photo 5: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Single-story exterior featuring horizontal siding, a covered front porch with wooden railings, an asphalt driveway, and a detached one-car garage
  • Photo 6: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Exterior elevation featuring lap siding, a front-facing gable roof, a covered front porch, and an attached side structure
  • Photo 7: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Covered front porch featuring wood-plank flooring, horizontal lap siding, and a glass-panel storm door
  • Photo 8: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Covered front porch featuring horizontal lap siding, a central glass-panel entry door, and dual flanking windows with wooden trim
  • Photo 9: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Interior space featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, a tiled drop ceiling, two windows, and a wood-paneled door with an integrated glass pane
  • Photo 10: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Interior room featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, grid-pattern ceiling panels, stained wood trim, and a five-panel solid wood exterior door
  • Photo 11: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Interior room featuring wood-finish flooring, vertical paneled walls, recessed ceiling lighting, and a single window with white trim
  • Photo 12: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Room featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, white panel ceiling, and wood trim accents
  • Photo 13: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Staircase featuring white balusters, carpeted treads, and vertical wood paneling with built-in under-stair storage, complemented by wood-finish flooring
  • Photo 14: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, wood-finish flooring, stainless steel refrigerator, stainless steel range, and flush-mount ceiling lighting
  • Photo 15: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Kitchen featuring white shaker-style cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, neutral countertops, and wood-finish flooring
  • Photo 16: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Kitchen featuring wood-finish flooring, stainless steel range, and a wood-panel exterior door with a glass inlay
  • Photo 17: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, wood-finish flooring, stainless steel appliances, and solid-surface countertops
  • Photo 18: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, wood-finish flooring, stainless steel appliances, and stone-finish countertops
  • Photo 19: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, wood-finish flooring, a double-basin sink, and solid-surface countertops
  • Photo 20: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, light-toned solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wood-finish flooring
  • Photo 21: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Interior space featuring wood-finish flooring, stained wood door trim, a solid wood entry door with a glass inset, and a rectangular window
  • Photo 22: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Neutral-toned interior featuring wood-finish flooring, a contemporary enclosed circular ceiling fan, and a wood-frame window
  • Photo 23: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Room featuring wood-finish flooring, solid wood doors, and a ceiling-mounted light fixture
  • Photo 24: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and dual windows with grid-pane detail
  • Photo 25: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Room featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and wood-paneled trim detail
  • Photo 26: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Interior room featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed ceiling lighting, dark stained wood paneling accents, and a built-in wall shelf
  • Photo 27: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower, vanity with a dark finish cabinet, square ceramic tile flooring, and integrated laundry hookups
  • Photo 28: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Dedicated laundry area featuring tile flooring, a multi-pane window, and wall-mounted support railing
  • Photo 29: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Bathroom featuring a corner shower enclosure, dark wood-finish vanity with a stone-top integrated sink, matte black faucet, and tile flooring
  • Photo 30: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Staircase featuring white balusters, carpeted treads, and built-in under-stair storage cabinetry with vertical paneling, paired with neutral wood-finish flooring
  • Photo 31: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Wood-finish flooring, architectural vaulted ceilings, and staircase with white painted balusters
  • Photo 32: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Neutral-toned interior space featuring wood-finish flooring and angular ceiling lines
  • Photo 33: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Interior room featuring wood-finish flooring, vaulted ceilings, neutral wall color, and a single window with white trim
  • Photo 34: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Sloped ceiling architecture featuring wood-finish flooring, a neutral color palette, a flush-mount light fixture, and an interior closet
  • Photo 35: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    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
  • Photo 36: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Room featuring light-tone wood-finish flooring, architectural sloped ceilings, wood-panel wall accents, and an integrated closet
  • Photo 37: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Shower featuring floor-to-ceiling white stone-patterned tile, chrome hardware, and wood-finish flooring
  • Photo 38: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Bathroom featuring a dark grey vanity with a vessel sink, white porcelain toilet, and large-format white tile shower surround with grey veining
  • Photo 39: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Floor plan
  • Photo 40: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Floor plan
  • Photo 41: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Floor plan
  • Photo 42: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Outdoor grounds featuring a grass lawn, mature evergreen trees, and flagstone paving
  • Photo 43: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Expansive backyard featuring mature trees, evergreen shrubs, and chain-link fencing
  • Photo 44: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Exterior featuring horizontal siding, a gabled roofline, single-story profile, and expansive lot
  • Photo 45: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Horizontal siding exterior featuring an attached single-car garage and a masonry chimney
  • Photo 46: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Exterior featuring horizontal siding, a single-car attached garage with a panel door, and a masonry chimney
  • Photo 47: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
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  • Photo 48: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    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
  • Photo 49: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Unfinished lower level featuring exposed wood joist ceilings, painted concrete walls, painted floor, and structural support column
  • Photo 50: 1279 Hamilton Street in Cambridge: 53 - Preston South Single Family Residence for sale (15 - Preston)  : MLS®# 40878312
    Exterior featuring horizontal siding, flagstone walkway, mature trees, ornamental shrubs, and chain-link fencing
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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.