
137 SHERMAN Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario
5 bed • 4 bath • Single Family
Beautifully restored century home offering exceptional character, modern updates, and outstanding income potential! This R1a zoned fourplex features 4 self-contained apartments generating $91,380 in annual rental income, 4 separate hydro meters, and 4-car + onsite parking. Located in a prime Hamilton location close to Gage Park, Escarpment access, Hwy 403 and the QEW, and incoming Hamilton LRT, this is an excellent opportunity for investors or multi-generational living. This stunning 2.5-storey double brick home welcomes you with a large stately front porch and mature landscaping. Rich in original charm, the ground and 2nd floor units showcase original wood finishes and hardwood flooring, plaster medallions, crown mouldings and more, while units 3 and 4 boast more modern finishes and unique design elements. Major upgrades and improvements include: new fencing, engineered access stairs, windows, shingles (2015), paved parking, exterior waterproofing and sump pump, vaulted ceilings and upgraded lighting, added storage and closet spaces, and fully renovated basement with spray foam insulation, re-engineered and levelled slab, herringbone tile with in-floor heating throughout, large walk-in closet, rain shower and freestanding soaker tub, and upgraded lighting. Unit breakdown includes main floor 1-bedroom unit, second floor 2-bedroom unit + den, third floor 1-bedroom unit, and basement 1-bedroom unit. Current monthly rents are: Unit 1 - $1,875, Unit 2 - $2,395, Unit 3 - $1,650, Unit 4 - $1,695 with opportunity to lease detached garage space for additional cashflow. Exceptional turnkey investment opportunity in one of Hamilton’s most desirable neighbourhoods!
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Adelaide Hoodless Public School0.3 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 580 students
Grade 3 reading: 83% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 52% met the provincial standard
- ÉÉC Notre-Dame0.7 km
French Catholic · CS catholique MonAvenir · 215 students
Grade 3 reading: 23% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 65% met the provincial standard
- Prince of Wales Elementary Public School0.8 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 540 students
Grade 3 reading: 61% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 49% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School1.1 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 955 students
Grade 10 literacy: 65% met the provincial standard
- Cathedral High School1.3 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 1650 students
Grade 10 literacy: 64% met the provincial standard
- System Alternative Education Sir Isaac Brock Secondary School1.9 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 65 students
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area L8M
- Population
- 13,774
- Private dwellings
- 7,096
- Median age
- 38.4
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Median household income
- $61,200
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
- $683,250
- Homes sold
- 5,010
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 5,010 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
Location
Mortgage Calculator
$245,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,018
Investment Analysis
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Mortgage: $6,018/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $306/mo
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