$874,900
For sale: Detached

Timeless character, thoughtful updates, and an incredible walkable lifestyle come together at 394 Charlton Avenue W., a beautifully preserved century home in the heart of Kirkendall. Just steps from Locke Street South, enjoy independent boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, and the energy of one of Hamilton's most loved neighbourhoods. Parks, top-rated schools, scenic trails, the Hamilton GO Centre, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Chedoke Golf Club, McMaster University, and Highway 403 are all within easy reach. Inside, original craftsmanship takes centre stage with beautifully inlaid hardwood flooring, elegant wood trim, deep baseboards, and a striking oak staircase. An inviting front sunroom leads into warm principal rooms, including a formal living room with decorative fireplace and a spacious dining room featuring a classic recessed buffet niche. The renovated kitchen (2018) balances timeless design with modern function through quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, a centre island, exposed wood beam accents, and stainless-steel appliances. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms and a beautiful four-piece bathroom, while the finished third-floor loft creates a flexible retreat ideal as a primary suite, home office, family room, or creative studio. The unfinished lower level provides excellent storage, workshop space, future development potential, and a three-piece bathroom. Outside, the private, fully fenced backyard is ready for gardening, entertaining, or relaxed summer evenings with friends, with the added convenience of two-car parking accessible from the rear alley. For those drawn to homes with soul, architecture with history, and a neighbourhood where daily life can happen on foot, 394 Charlton Avenue W. brings together enduring character, modern comfort, and an authentic urban lifestyle.
Sold data
Homes in Kirkendall took a median of 27 days to sell over the last 365 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 10 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 61, across 65 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 63 days.
The median sale price was $799,000.
Homes sold for about 3.6% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 23% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 22% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 65 recorded sales in the last 1 year — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Hamilton (Kirkendall) 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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