Welcome home to this charming 5-bedroom home in the heart of Cambridge! Offering the perfect blend of character, space, and functionality, this home features five generously sized bedrooms, providing plenty of room for a growing family, guests, a home office, or hobby space. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting layout with spacious living areas, abundant natural light, and timeless charm throughout. The large kitchen offers ample cabinet and counter space, making meal prep and entertaining a breeze, while the full bathroom is conveniently located to serve the home's functional layout. One of this property's standout features is that it sits on two lots, providing an expansive yard with endless possibilities. Whether you envision a garden, play area, space for pets, outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoy having extra room to spread out, you'll love the flexibility this oversized lot offers. Conveniently located near downtown Cambridge, parks, schools, and with an easy commute to Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines, this home offers the charm of small-town living with everyday convenience. If you've been searching for an affordable home with room to grow?both inside and out?this is one you won't want to miss. Schedule your private showing today!
This house offers leverage for the handy homeowner. With this lot size, there's plenty of room for an oversized garage or shop. The bigger ticket items in the house are already done. Roof including sheathing was done in 2025. Electrical and HVAC are updated. Steel siding and replacement windows. That leaves cosmetic projects like flooring because there are hardwoods under the carpet, paint, fixtures, or additional bathroom options, etc. Have you wanted to live in a place where kids can ride bikes with almost no traffic? Where you can have a big garden on your own property? The options for a buyer willing to work hard/leverage their skills to transform a property into what they want are right here in Cambridge. All information is from seller and public records.
Desirable White Oak acreage just 10 minutes from Ankeny in the North Polk School District! Tucked away on nearly 3 acres, this Northwoods-style home offers the perfect blend of privacy, space, and convenience. Surrounded by mature trees, the home features 5 bedrooms (one currently used as an office), 2 full bathrooms, a ¾ bath, and a ½ bath. The stunning great room showcases a 12 foot vaulted ceiling, while the recently remodeled second story adds modern updates to the home's warm, inviting character. Outside, enjoy peaceful views from the front porch, three-season room, or spacious deck, and then unwind in the hot tub or sauna. You'll also find a 30x40 foot heated shop with concrete floors and space for up to three vehicles, a 2-car attached garage, and a garden shed with electricity. Additional features include central vac, reverse osmosis water filtration system, a digital CO2 monitoring system, surround sound system in the great room, Sony outdoor audio system with exterior speakers, new roof and siding in 2020, and the option for furnishings to stay with the home. All information obtained from seller and public records.
Discover the opportunity to build your dream home in this highly desirable White Oak area of Polk County. This exceptional acreage lot offers a beautiful setting and outstanding walkout possibilities, making it ideal for your custom home. The 3.91 acre lot allows for the perfect balance of privacy, open space, and convenience with easy access to nearby metro communities while still experiencing the peaceful feel of country living. Whether you envision expansive outdoor living areas, a custom shop or additional garage space, or simply room to spread out, this property provides the flexibility and setting to bring your vision to life. Rare opportunities for buyers seeking luxury acreage living, scenic surroundings, and the freedom of unincorporated Polk County. Build the home and lifestyle you've been waiting for.
Tucked on 2.47 acres just outside of Cambridge, this beautifully maintained farmhouse-style home offers space, charm, and flexibility—all on a paved road with quick interstate access for an easy commute to Ames or the Des Moines metro. Inside, you’ll find a warm, welcoming layout with a main-floor primary suite, 3/4 bath, and convenient main-floor laundry. The sunny eat-in kitchen flows naturally into everyday living, while a bright 4-season sunroom at the front of the home offers the perfect spot to relax year-round. Fresh carpet on the stairs and upper level adds a crisp, updated feel. Step outside to enjoy multiple deck spaces, including one off the mudroom/laundry and another private deck off the primary bedroom. The property truly shines with its additional buildings: a 1-car garage, a 2-car garage with a 22' x 26' rec room ideal for gatherings (garages and rec room are heated), a charming potting shed, a 10x10 tin shed, and a 24x36 ag building. All buildings have electric running to them. New roofs, gutters, downspouts and siding across all structures provide peace of mind. Located right next to the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, this property blends country living with convenience. Zoned for a variety of uses—including agricultural, commercial, industrial, or residential—this is a rare opportunity with endless potential.
Great opportunity to own a versatile commercial property offering multiple income streams with two retail spaces and four residential units all in one location. The property includes a studio apartment that is handicap accessible for added convenience and flexibility along with three brand new two bedroom apartments each featuring a full bath, stainless steel appliances, and in unit washer and dryers. With a strong mix of commercial and residential spaces this property is ideal for investors or owner occupants looking to maximize rental potential with modern amenities that appeal to today’s tenants.
Cambridge is located in Iowa. Cambridge, Iowa has a population of 975. Cambridge is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 36.52% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.61%.
The median household income in Cambridge, Iowa is $67,039. The median household income for the surrounding county is $62,578 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Cambridge is 37.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 84.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 10.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 35.9 inches per year, with 29.7 inches of snow per year.
