196 WALKER Street
Cambridge, Ontario
3 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
*Rent-to-Own Opportunity in Hespeler, Cambridge* Dreaming of owning a home but not quite ready for a mortgage? This could be your opportunity to move in now and work toward ownership over time. No mortgage needed upfront, flexible options available, and build equity while you live in the home. Located in a fantastic Hespeler neighbourhood just steps to the Speed River, this charming semi-detached home is ideal for families. Close to schools, scenic trails, Highway 401, shopping, transit, and more. Just a short walk to Downtown Hespeler Village with local restaurants, cafés, and a popular neighbourhood brewery. The home features a functional and comfortable layout. The upper level offers three spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. The main floor includes a large eat-in kitchen and a bright, spacious living room perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The basement provides excellent flexibility and is set up for a potential in-law suite or separate apartment. Well-maintained with key updates including newer windows, roof 2019, furnace, and air conditioning. Double-wide driveway with parking for up to 4 cars. Private, partially fenced backyard with a large shed for additional storage. Please refer to Rent-to-own savings program in supplement. Ideal for tenant buyers looking for a path to homeownership. Contact listing agent for details.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Hillcrest Public School0.2 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 370 students
Grade 3 reading: 65% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 46% met the provincial standard
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School0.5 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 375 students
Grade 3 reading: 81% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 53% met the provincial standard
- Woodland Park Public School1 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 370 students
Grade 3 reading: 70% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 54% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Jacob Hespeler Secondary School2.2 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1070 students
Grade 10 literacy: 83% met the provincial standard
- St Benedict Catholic Secondary School4.8 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 1955 students
Grade 10 literacy: 90% 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 N3C
- Population
- 27,518
- Private dwellings
- 9,657
- Median age
- 38.8
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Median household income
- $114,000
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
Single Family in Cambridge · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $675,000
- Homes sold
- 1,253
- Median days on market
- 19
- Sale-to-list price
- 100.6%
Based on 1,253 recorded sales of single family properties in Cambridge over the last 12 months.
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