196 PALING Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario
- 3 bed
- 1 bath
- Single Family
Not your average bungalow, this value packed home has style, sustainability, & storage! Starting with a new concrete walkway ‘25, 3+ driveway & garage, straight to a covered porch with room to lounge. New glass door ’24, complimented by a MCM original with reclaimed fluted glass & updated hardware. With a big front window, room for shoe storage & a generous closet the informal foyer is a welcome addition. The living & dining area are exquisite at 96 years old - a blend of original charm in the coved mouldings, & modernity w/ professionally installed potlights ’21. The ceiling height is rivalled by original oak floors, refinished & shining. Also find two nearly identical bedrooms: accommodate kids, office, gym, guests - one with an impressive tin ceiling detail. At the centre of the home is a chef’s kitchen, fully reimagined in ‘21 w/ custom uppers, quartz counter, dishwasher, commercial grade vinyl floor, & a new backsplash & stainless fridge, stove, and microwave in ’23. The IKEA island, included in the sale, is a great breakfast bar and prep space, & the walk-in pantry w/ custom sliding shelving will keep you organized! A fully updated bathroom w/soaker tub, new shower fixtures, porcelain sink, & a thoughtful access panel & exhaust fan. This 800sf home rounds out in a primary bedroom through French doors overlooking the Koi pond & backyard. With a new roof & windows ‘22, fits a king bed, features a double door closet, & is a cosy hideaway. Other investments include having the chimney removed ‘26, electrical panel replacement ‘21, new furnace & AC ‘18, pond pump & filter in ‘24. An unfinished basement currently is home to laundry, with back door access to the driveway & generous fully fenced backyard. The yard has been the sellers oasis with a patio, grass for pups, a well serviced pond, & unique alley access opening up endless opportunity! This great East Hamilton location is minutes to the hwy, shopping & is very family oriented, an easy choice for smart buyers!
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- W H Ballard Public School0.4 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 650 students
Grade 3 reading: 43% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 38% met the provincial standard
- Parkdale School0.8 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 305 students
Grade 3 reading: 77% met the provincial standard
- St. Eugene Catholic Elementary School1.1 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 620 students
Grade 3 reading: 76% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 45% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School0.7 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 790 students
Grade 10 literacy: 56% met the provincial standard
- Glendale Secondary School2.5 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 1260 students
Grade 10 literacy: 78% met the provincial standard
- Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School2.5 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 955 students
Grade 10 literacy: 65% met the provincial standard
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Community
Postal area L8H
- Population
- 26,187
- Private dwellings
- 11,792
- Median age
- 40
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $70,000
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Single Family in Hamilton · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $680,000
- Homes sold
- 4,978
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 4,978 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
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$107,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,628
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