125 BALSAM Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario
- 3 bed
- 2 bath
- Single Family
Welcome to 125 Balsam Avenue South! This spacious family home offers the perfect blend of character, style, and modern updates. The fully renovated main floor features an open-concept layout with bright living and dining areas flowing seamlessly into the beautifully updated kitchen, complete with new cabinetry, stone countertops, walnut accents, and a stunning exposed brick feature wall. Upstairs, you'll find two generous bedrooms, a spacious primary bedroom filled with natural light, and an updated 4-piece bathroom. A full-height, easily accessible attic provides excellent storage or future potential for additional living space. The finished basement adds valuable square footage with a cozy recreation room, laundry area, and a second full 4-piece bathroom—a rare feature in homes of this style. Outside, enjoy ample parking with a long private driveway and an elevated backyard deck, perfect for entertaining or relaxing in the sun. Ideally located just steps from Gage Park, public transit, Tim Hortons Field, and the shops, restaurants, and amenities of Ottawa Street. This welcoming street is known for its strong sense of community and fantastic neighbours, making it an ideal place to call home. Don't miss your opportunity to own this beautifully updated home in one of Hamilton's most convenient and vibrant neighbourhoods.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Adelaide Hoodless Public School0.4 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-Dame0.5 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 School0.8 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 955 students
Grade 10 literacy: 65% met the provincial standard
- Cathedral High School2 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 1650 students
Grade 10 literacy: 64% met the provincial standard
- Sherwood Secondary School2.1 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 1255 students
Grade 10 literacy: 79% met the provincial standard
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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
- $680,000
- Homes sold
- 4,979
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 4,979 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
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$129,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,193
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Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $162/mo
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