
88 ROTHSAY Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario
3 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Welcome to 88 Rothsay Avenue, a beautiful character home nestled on one of Hamilton’s most sought-after streets, backing onto the iconic Gage Park. From the street to the backyard oasis with an expansive vista of the historic park, this charming property blends timeless character with modern updates, offering a warm and inviting place to call home. Inside, you’ll find bright, spacious living areas filled with original charm. The sun-filled living room features a stunning bay window and a cozy wood-burning fireplace, creating the perfect space to relax or gather. The updated kitchen is designed for the serious chef, featuring a 36” Vulcan gas stove and double doors leading to a private deck and landscaped sitting area overlooking the park — ideal for entertaining or quiet mornings. A spacious dining/family room complete the well-designed main floor. The lower level offers a large rec-room with a second wood-burning fireplace, along with an updated 3-piece bathroom, adding great additional living space. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 bedrooms, including a generous primary suite with a walk-in closet. The main bathroom ('23) creates the perfect retreat with a relaxing soaker tub overlooking the mature tree-lined street. The refinished upper-level flooring ('23) adds warmth and continuity throughout. Step outside and discover a backyard designed for both entertaining, family fun and relaxing. Enjoy the custom wet bar ('19), stone walkway, and an unreal treehouse ('21) that’s sure to become a favourite for the kids, all within a fenced yard in an unmatched park-side setting. Major updates include furnace ('24), siding/soffits/fascia/eaves ('22). Located in a fantastic, family-friendly neighbourhood literally steps to parks, schools, Children's Museum, Tropical Greenhouse, shopping, hiking and walking trails, Ottawa Street shops and cafés and easy access to the LINC, QEW, and future LRT. This is a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready character home in an exceptional location.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School0.6 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 395 students
Grade 3 reading: 73% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 44% met the provincial standard
- Memorial Elementary School Public School0.6 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 360 students
Grade 3 reading: 52% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 30% met the provincial standard
- ÉÉC Notre-Dame0.8 km
French Catholic · CS catholique MonAvenir · 215 students
Grade 3 reading: 23% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 65% 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
- Sherwood Secondary School1.5 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 1255 students
Grade 10 literacy: 79% met the provincial standard
- Hill Park System Alternative Education2.2 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB
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
- 4,988
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 4,988 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
Location
Mortgage Calculator
$179,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,421
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Mortgage: $4,421/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $225/mo
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