Foyer (6.39 × 2.26)
hardwood floor · Wood Trim
Level: Main
127 Jacob St
Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2T7
Description
One of Preston's most historically significant residences, 127 Jacob Street is a landmark 19th-century estate commanding a prominent position atop historic Kress Hill. Built c. 1845 for Jacob K. Erb, a member of one of Preston's prominent early families, this distinguished home has overlooked the community for more than 180 years. Set on an expansive, beautifully treed property, it offers a remarkable sense of privacy and space within the city. Inside, impressive proportions and period character define the home, with high ceilings, deep window sills, generous halls, large windows and beautifully scaled principal rooms designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms provide abundant space for family and guests. Beyond the residence, mature trees and established gardens create a private setting for outdoor living, while a substantial detached carriage house adds another exceptional element, offering valuable space for vehicles, a workshop, studio or future possibilities. Despite the estate-like setting, downtown Preston, the Speed River, trails, shops, restaurants and amenities are just minutes away. Offering history, architectural character, expansive grounds and a carriage house in the heart of the city, 127 Jacob Street is a property of extraordinary distinction. The home you have waited for. Potential to sever a large section of the lot. Home Inspection available upon request.
01 / Property recordListing detailsFacts, history, rooms and location
Key Facts
- MLS® #
- X13789362
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Days on market
- Tax
- $15,833
- Size
- 3500-5000 sqft
- Lot
- 393.72 × 279.81 Feet
- Parking
- 2 Attached, 17 Parking
Listing History
Listing activity for 127 Jacob St, Cambridge, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $2,599,999 | N/A | For Sale | X13789362 |
Property Details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Municipality
- Cambridge
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 2pc, Main
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 3pc, 2nd
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 4pc, 2nd
- Basement Type
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 1
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Building
- Size
- 3500-5000 sqft
- Construction
- Stone
Parking
- Driveway
- Circular, Other
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 2
- Add. Parking
- 15
- Total Parking
- 17
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Lot Size
- 393.72 × 279.81 Feet
- Lot Size Code
- Feet
Additional
- Year built
- 100+
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Y
- Pool
- None
- Den
- Y
- Family room
- Y
- Extras
- One dishwasher, one oven, one fridge, one washing machine, one dryer.
Rooms (14)
Dining (5.38 × 4.35)
hardwood floor · Large Window
Level: Main
Kitchen (3.23 × 4.67)
Level: Main
Family (2.48 × 3.72)
Hardwood Floor
Level: Main
Living (8.9 × 5.38)
Bay Window · hardwood floor · Marble Fireplace
Level: Main
Laundry (2.48 × 3.72)
Heated Floor
Level: Main
Primary (6.31 × 4.51)
Large Window · Fireplace · W/I Closet
Level: 2nd
Bathroom (2.53 × 3.55)
3 Pc Bath
Level: 2nd
2nd Br (4.38 × 4.61)
Large Closet · Large Window · hardwood floor
Level: 2nd
3rd Br (3.33 × 4.61)
Large Closet · Window · hardwood floor
Level: 2nd
4th Br (3.79 × 3.61)
Closet · Window · hardwood floor
Level: 2nd
Bathroom (2.57 × 5.21)
4 Pc Bath · Double Sink · Heated Floor
Level: 2nd
5th Br (4.31 × 4.82)
W/I Closet · Window
Level: 3rd
Bathroom (1.93 × 1.33)
2 Pc Bath · Window
Level: Main
Location
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
15 records read 10 on record nearby 5 checked, none on recordRead 2026-10-28
Water and conservation
- No mapped wetland within 120 m
- 1 water-supply well recorded within 250 m10 test or monitoring holes also recorded. From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 6.1 m.
- Groundwater recorded about 6.1 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (64 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- Bedrock about 29.3 m down nearbyThe middle depth to bedrock in the well records within 500 m.
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
- Nearest airport: 5.4 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home
- Nearest rail line: 210 m
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- 1 facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is P & H Milling Group a Division of Parrish & Heimbecker Limited — P & H Milling Group - Cambridge, 350 m away. Facilities report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory above set thresholds; reporting a release is not a finding of harm.
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet
- Electricity is distributed here by GrandBridge Energy Inc.
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 40 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (40 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Netflash Internet Solutions, Rogers, Vianet, Waterloo Wireless, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
None of this is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, the conservation authority or the record’s publisher. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
02 / Plan your numbersToolsMortgage and cash-flow planning
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Monthly Payment
$11,919
- Down payment$520,000
- Mortgage amount$2,079,999
- Total interest$1,495,701
- Total cost$4,095,700
Cash flow analysis
$11,919
Total monthly payment
$13,238
Break-even down payment
100%
Cash flow-$13,238
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