
172 SHERMAN Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario
5 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Welcome to Sherman Avenue South, a spacious and beautifully updated 2.5-storey brick home in Hamilton’s sought-after St. Clair neighbourhood. Surrounded by charming character homes and just minutes from Gage Park, the Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, schools, shopping, downtown amenities and major highway access, this home offers the perfect blend of location, space and flexibility. Step inside to a bright and inviting main floor featuring a generous foyer, formal living room with decorative fireplace, separate dining room and an open-concept eat-in kitchen designed for everyday living and easy entertaining. A covered rear porch/mudroom provides convenient access to the backyard and adds practical storage space. The second level offers three well-sized bedrooms with ample closet space, along with a beautifully updated three-piece bathroom featuring an oversized walk-in shower. The third level extends the living space even further with two additional bedrooms and a second three-piece bathroom, making it ideal for a growing family, guest accommodations, a teen retreat, playroom or home office setup. Outside, enjoy a private rear yard, shared side driveway and detached garage. Notable updates include electrical and plumbing improvements, select window replacements, roof stripped and re-shingled in 2021, soffits, eaves and downspouts in 2021, new gas boiler in 2023, owned hot water heater in 2023 and new flooring throughout. With five bedrooms, multiple living areas and thoughtful updates throughout, this St. Clair home delivers exceptional space, character and versatility 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-Dame0.6 km
French Catholic · CS catholique MonAvenir · 215 students
Grade 3 reading: 23% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 65% met the provincial standard
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School0.9 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 235 students
Grade 3 reading: 53% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 38% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School1.2 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
- $683,000
- Homes sold
- 5,001
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 5,001 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
Location
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$129,970
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,193
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Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $162/mo
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