
290 GARDEN Street
Cambridge, Ontario
- 3,960 sqft
- Other
Rare Redevelopment Opportunity: Business Hub with Residential Potential in Preston. Looking for a strategic location for your business with an eye on future growth? This substantial 4,000 sq ft shop/warehouse in Preston, Cambridge, presents a unique offering. Situated on a quiet, dead-end street, this property isn't just a practical and affordable home base for your business; it encompasses two lots within a registered plan of subdivision, opening up possibilities for future residential redevelopment. The expansive 0.38-acre parcel provides a deep, flat lot with ample room for growth, storage, and easy vehicle access. Its current M2 industrial zoning allows for a wide range of uses, making it an ideal fit for various businesses. Inside, the approximately 4,000 sq ft building spans three levels, highlighted by a spacious and open third-floor loft with high ceilings – a versatile space for countless applications. The site is fully fenced, ensuring secure parking and convenient outdoor storage. Ground-level double swing-open doors facilitate easy loading and unloading. Additional features include forced air gas heating, a roughed-in kitchenette, and two bathrooms. Located adjacent to Otto Klotz Park and directly across from a neighbourhood playground, this property offers an excellent blend of accessibility, parking, and privacy. Don't miss this rare chance to secure a property with both business utility and long-term redevelopment potential. Contact your Realtor today to arrange a viewing and explore the possibilities this unique property holds for your business and beyond.
Price History
Property
- Lot Size
- 0.38 acres
Schools
Elementary
- St Michael Catholic Elementary School0.3 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 310 students
Grade 3 reading: 67% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 31% met the provincial standard
- William G Davis Public School0.5 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 370 students
- Coronation Public School0.5 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 325 students
Grade 3 reading: 89% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 46% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Preston High School1.4 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 855 students
Grade 10 literacy: 77% met the provincial standard
- Jacob Hespeler Secondary School3.5 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1070 students
Grade 10 literacy: 83% met the provincial standard
- Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute3.9 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 960 students
Grade 10 literacy: 83% met the provincial standard
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area N3H
- Population
- 24,306
- Private dwellings
- 10,220
- Median age
- 40.8
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $82,000
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Other in Cambridge · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $678,000
- Homes sold
- 1,240
- Median days on market
- 19
- Sale-to-list price
- 100.6%
Based on 1,240 recorded sales of other properties in Cambridge over the last 12 months.
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$169,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,175
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Mortgage: $4,175/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $212/mo
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