A landmark home you’ll never find again. Welcome to 1490 Blair Road, Waterloo Region’s oldest standing residence, built in 1817 by the Bechtel brothers and preserved with care over two centuries. Tucked away on 1.4 secluded acres in the prestigious Blair Village, this 2.5-storey home offers over 3,700 square feet of living space, backing directly onto the Grand River with views that feel pulled from a painting. The tree-lined gravel driveway winds up to the home like an opening scene from a classic novel. Inside, you’ll find 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a sun-drenched solarium, and a third-floor loft space that's perfect as a creative studio, quiet retreat, or work-from-home hideaway. Exposed original stonework, a wood-burning fireplace, and preserved architectural details bring a sense of timeless character to the home’s warm and inviting interior. Outside? You’ll fall in love. Whether you’re enjoying morning coffee on the front porch, hosting summer evenings on the private patio, or wandering down to the Grand River at the back of the property, every inch of this lot is designed to inspire. Need space for cars, hobbies, or gear? You’ve got two detached 2-car garages and room to roam. Located in the exclusive Blair Village, minutes to Langdon Hall, conservation trails, and Highway 401, this is a rare chance to live in a property that’s as rich in story as it is in beauty. Ideal for buyers who crave privacy, timeless architecture, and a property that tells a story. You don’t just own this home. You become part of its legacy. Contact me for a private viewing today.
For sale
C$1,750,000
1490 Blair Rd, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R8
4beds
3,735sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in ----
1.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$469/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Tree-lined gravel drivewaySpacious bedroomsSun-drenched solariumThird-floor loft spaceWood-burning fireplacePreserved architectural detailsPrivate patio
- 70 days
- on Zillow |
- 25 |
- 0 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 08, 2025 at 02:37pm
Listed by:
George Dmitrovic, Salesperson,
KELLER WILLIAMS INNOVATION REALTY
Source: ITSO,MLS®#: 40730368Originating MLS®#: Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR)
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Water Softener, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,735
- Total interior livable area: 3,735 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,735
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Gravel, Private Drive Double Wide
- Garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond,River
- Waterfront features: Access to Water, River/Stream
- Frontage type: North
- Frontage length: 99.05
Lot
- Size: 1.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 99.05 x
- Features: Urban, Ample Parking, Highway Access
Details
- Parcel number: 037741143
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2.5 Storey
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Unknown
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- 100+ Years
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Drilled Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$469/sqft
- Annual tax amount: C$9,933
- Date on market: 5/20/2025
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Exclusions: All Art (Negotiable), All Tvs, All Tv Wall Mounts (Negotiable)
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