78 CHRISTOPHER Drive
Hamilton, Ontario
4 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
The lot is what catches your eye. The possibilities are what capture your imagination. Set on a spectacular 95' x 170' treed lot in Hamilton's established Kennedy neighbourhood, this 4-level sidesplit offers a rare combination of space, privacy, parking, and potential. Lovingly maintained by the same owner for many years, the home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an attached garage, and a flexible multi-level layout designed for everyday living. Sunlight pours through oversized windows and skylights, illuminating the original hardwood floors and spacious principal rooms. The updated main bathroom includes a walk-in shower with grab bars, while the low-step front entry offers added convenience. The lower level provides a welcoming family room with fireplace, a fourth bedroom, rear walk-up entrance, 2nd bathroom, and finished recreation room below. Outside, the park-like backyard provides room to relax, garden, entertain, or simply enjoy the mature trees and peaceful setting. Need space for your toys? In addition to the main driveway and attached garage, a second paved driveway offers rare extra parking for vehicles, a trailer, boat, camper, or RV. Located close to schools, parks, shopping, transit, and the Upper James amenities corridor, this is a unique opportunity to secure an exceptional property in one of Hamilton Mountain's most established neighbourhoods. Estate Sale.
Price History
Property
- Lot Size
- 0.39 acres
Schools
Elementary
- Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School0.4 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 415 students
Grade 3 reading: 92% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 98% met the provincial standard
- St. Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Elementary School1.4 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 625 students
Grade 3 reading: 78% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 55% met the provincial standard
- Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School1.9 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 425 students
Grade 3 reading: 66% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 36% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School2.2 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 1810 students
Grade 10 literacy: 80% met the provincial standard
- Nora Frances Henderson2.9 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 1270 students
Grade 10 literacy: 67% met the provincial standard
- St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School3 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 1615 students
Grade 10 literacy: 78% met the provincial standard
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 L9B
- Population
- 25,025
- Private dwellings
- 8,461
- Median age
- 42.8
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Median household income
- $105,000
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
- $682,500
- Homes sold
- 5,011
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 5,011 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
Location
Mortgage Calculator
$159,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,930
Investment Analysis
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Mortgage: $3,930/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $200/mo
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