$859,900
For sale: Detached

Stunning home in desirable Strathcona neighbourhood - steps to Victoria Park and a short walk to Hamilton's best shops and cafes on Locke St & James St. North. Cycle to Bayfront Park or Cootes Paradise, with easy access to Hwy 403 and walking distance to Dundurn Castle and West Harbour GO Station. Built in 1880, this two-storey Victorian sits on a deep, landscaped lot and has been thoughtfully updated throughout. It features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The main floor offers an open concept living and dining room with high ceilings, original 1880 architectural ornaments, updated natural oak hardwood flooring, and a gas fireplace, along with a custom front door and transom crafted by local artisans. The custom large eat-in kitchen was updated in 2020 & features quartz counters, plenty of cupboards with lots of lighting, newer appliances & a walk out to the backyard The second floor features three bedrooms, including a large primary with vaulted ceilings and skylight, plus a 4-piece bathroom, also with vaulted ceilings and skylight. The fully finished basement adds a second 3 PC bath, dedicated laundry, and a versatile Rec room space plus office or flex space with built in TV cabinetry and closets providing plenty of storage. This home sits on a deep terraced lot with paved seating area, lots of grass & mature trees and features a garden suite with electricity suited to a home office, gym, or studio, plus a separate shed, and rare 3-car parking for the area. Recent upgrades include exterior painting (2021), all new windows (2023), a new tankless water heater (2022), and upgraded attic insulation (2023). This home was also featured on the Homes in Hamilton Instagram page with 11.5 million views and 450K likes.
Sold data
Detached homes in Hamilton (Strathcona) took a median of 23 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 12 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 46, across 900 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 42 days.
The median sale price was $769,900.
Homes sold for about 3.0% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 15% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 25% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 900 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Hamilton (Strathcona) has 130 Fraser Institute–rated schools (108 elementary and 22 secondary), averaging 5.6/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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