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.
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, about 1,100 sq ft, works out to roughly $391 per square foot. Chat with Zara if you'd like a deeper read on whether this detached fits your budget and timing.
Inside 1279 Hamitlon St
Every detail from the listing, in one place.
Type
Detached
Style
1 1/2 Storey
Living space
1100-1500 sq ftas stated on the listing
Parking
4 spacesYes garage
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Features & systems
Parking & garage
Garage
Yes
Parking spaces
4
Interior
Basement
Unfinished · Full
Lot & land
Lot size (sqft)
0
Listing & possession
Property style
1 1/2 Storey
Property class
Detached
1279 Hamitlon St Price & Sale History
Earlier listings of this property, list-price changes, and the most recent annual property tax on the listing.
For saleListedThis listingMLS® X14181624$429,900
Sourced from MLS®. Includes earlier listings of this property on record.
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How 1279 Hamitlon St Compares to the Cambridge Market
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Estimated monthly payment
$2,112
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based on the purchase price of $429,900
$85,980 cash
$343,920 financed
$289,671 total interest
Principal54%$343,920
Interest46%$289,671
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Other 2–4 bed homes for sale in Cambridge around $430K.
Average days on market33Homes sold in about 33 days on average.
Sale-to-list ratio99.6%On average, homes sold below asking.
Active listings412Homes for sale here right now.
Median vs prior 90 days+2.7%Compared with May 18 – Aug 16, 2026: prices up.
Based on 444 sales from Aug 16 – Nov 14, 2026 (408 in the prior 90 days). Aggregate MLS® figures for closed sales; individual sold prices are shown only to signed-in members.
Questions About 1279 Hamitlon St
How much is 1279 Hamitlon St listed for?
1279 Hamitlon St is listed at $429,900 (MLS® X14181624). Summitly updates the price as soon as the MLS® record changes.
Is $429,900 a good price for 1279 Hamitlon St?
Summitly rates it Excellent Deal: the asking price is 10% or more below Zara's estimate, an estimate built from recent sales in Cambridge. The rating is an automated opinion, not an appraisal; "What's it worth?" on this page shows how it is worked out. See Zara's estimate
Has the price of 1279 Hamitlon St changed?
No — 1279 Hamitlon St is still listed at its original asking price of $429,900.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1279 Hamitlon St have?
1279 Hamitlon St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with about 1,100–1,500 square feet of living space. It is a detached home in Cambridge.
How much would the monthly mortgage be on 1279 Hamitlon St?
About $2,112 a month — principal and interest on $429,900 with 20% down ($85,980), a 25-year amortization and an assumed 5.5% interest rate. The mortgage calculator on this page lets you change the down payment, amortization and rate.
How does 1279 Hamitlon St compare with other homes in Cambridge?
Its asking price of $429,900 is about 38% below the median sold price in Cambridge over the last 90 days, $693,000, across 444 closed sales on the TRREB MLS®. A city median mixes every type and size of home, so the comparable sales on this page are the closer guide.
Has 1279 Hamitlon St been sold before?
Summitly has no earlier MLS® sale or lease of 1279 Hamitlon St on record from the last two years. Older records aren't shown under TRREB rules.
Where is 1279 Hamitlon St?
1279 Hamitlon St is in Cambridge, ON. Schools, transit, parks and shops nearby are under Location & lifestyle on this page.
How long has 1279 Hamitlon St been on the market?
1 day — 1279 Hamitlon St was listed on November 13, 2026.
What is the price per square foot of 1279 Hamitlon St?
About $287 to $391 per square foot: the asking price of $429,900 over the 1,100–1,500 sq ft the listing gives as its size range.
Does 1279 Hamitlon St have parking or a garage?
Yes — the listing gives 4 parking spaces. Garage: Yes.
Does 1279 Hamitlon St have a basement, and is it finished?
The listing describes the basement as: Unfinished, Full.
