86 SHERMAN Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario
6 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Step into a piece of Hamilton history at 86 Sherman Avenue North. This grand Victorian residence showcases the kind of craftsmanship, character, and architectural detail that simply cannot be replicated today. From its impressive proportions to its timeless charm, this is a home that tells a story. Featuring 6 spacious bedrooms and 2 large bathrooms, the property provides exceptional flexibility for large families, multigenerational living, or those seeking a restoration project with tremendous upside. Original features such as 10 ft ceilings, 12 baseboards & refinished pine floors create a rare foundation for someone with a vision to bring this remarkable home back to its full potential. Convenient rear laneway access provides valuable private parking, while the central location places you just minutes from downtown Hamilton, the vibrant shops and restaurants of Ottawa Street and James Street North, Gage Park, schools, public transit, and easy highway access for commuters. Whether you're an investor, renovator, or buyer searching for a truly unique property, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare. Restore, reimagine, and revive one of Hamilton's classic Victorian homes.
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Schools
Elementary
- St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary School0.2 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 375 students
Grade 3 reading: 73% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 52% met the provincial standard
- Prince of Wales Elementary Public School0.4 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 540 students
Grade 3 reading: 61% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 49% met the provincial standard
- Cathy Wever Elementary Public School0.8 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 540 students
Grade 3 reading: 56% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 23% 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 School1.5 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 L8L
- Population
- 32,312
- Private dwellings
- 14,444
- Median age
- 36.4
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $65,000
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
- $681,000
- Homes sold
- 4,998
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 4,998 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
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$99,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,456
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Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $125/mo
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