
287 WEST RIVER Road
Cambridge, Ontario
3 bed • 3 bath • Single Family
Set on an 84ft x 848ft waterfront lot, this beautifully maintained and updated 1925 farmhouse-style home offers a blend of privacy, quiet natural surroundings, and timeless character. Enjoy a private driveway and a peaceful country feel right here in the city. The home features a gorgeous custom kitchen from Timber Barn of St. Jacobs (2016), which includes: stone countertops, a 7-seat island w/ prep sink, a farmhouse sink that overlooks the yard/ river, stainless steel appliances, a panelled Miele dishwasher, a window bench seat, rough-sawn wood features, and polished brass faucets. A large dining area connects to a screened-in porch. Well-sized family room with large windows. The top floor features three bedrooms, one full bathroom, one half bathroom, and a bedroom-level laundry area. Finished basement with L-shaped rec. room, with large windows, a 4-piece bathroom, and a back mud room with a walk-out. The front of the home features a fenced-in area, ideal for pets and children. The property is very private from the road and features a long driveway with a double pad at the top near the road. The backyard goes to the Grand River. The entire lower part of the yard is cleared and usable for sports, planting, or animals - with southern exposure. It's tucked away with privacy from the street. Traffic and visibility up top for aspiring homesteaders/market gardeners. Mature pear, apple, apricot, walnut, and mulberry trees, rhubarb, strawberry, and abundant black raspberry canes. Many flowering trees and shrubs: magnolia, crab apple, catalpa trees, purple & white lilac bushes. Abundant deer and waterfowl linger in the meadow. Chance for an incredible lifestyle opportunity. 1.5 acres on the edge of town with waterfront access to the Grand River. Enjoy canoeing & fishing.Septic 2020,Windows/doors 2014-16,Driveway 2020, Basement 2017
Price History
Property
- Lot Size
- 1.5 acres
Schools
Elementary
- Tait Street Public School0.5 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 465 students
Grade 3 reading: 76% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 35% met the provincial standard
- St Gregory Catholic Elementary School1.7 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 145 students
Grade 3 reading: 53% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 38% met the provincial standard
- St Andrew's Public School1.7 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 335 students
Secondary
- Glenview Park Secondary School1.7 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1055 students
Grade 10 literacy: 85% met the provincial standard
- Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School2 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 1115 students
Grade 10 literacy: 92% met the provincial standard
- Southwood Secondary School2.1 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 700 students
Grade 10 literacy: 74% 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 N1R
- Population
- 42,928
- Private dwellings
- 18,081
- Median age
- 40.8
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $77,000
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.
Location
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$220,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,404
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Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $275/mo
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