
481 UPPER GAGE Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario
5 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Thoughtfully updated, versatile, and move-in ready, 481 Upper Gage Avenue offers over 1,900 sq. ft. of finished living space, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a fully finished in-law suite with its own private, covered separate entrance. Whether you’re accommodating extended family or looking for a home with the potential to help offset monthly mortgage costs, this property offers the space and flexibility today’s buyers are looking for. Lovingly maintained by the current owners, this home reflects years of thoughtful care and ongoing improvements. Notable updates include modern flooring, refreshed paint, stylish light fixtures, stainless steel kitchen appliances, updated windows and doors, a new furnace and A/C (2024), brand new roof (2025), and roof de-icing cables (2026), offering peace of mind for years to come. Crown moulding adds character throughout the main living areas while the functional layout provides flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. Step outside to beautifully landscaped front and rear yards, a fully fenced backyard perfect for children and pets, and a powered rear shed that’s ideal for a workshop, storage, or hobby space. As one of Upper Gage’s original homes, this property is also one of the few in the area that offers a true front yard and generous setback from the road, creating added curb appeal, privacy, and separation from the street. Conveniently located just 4 minutes to the highway and 6 minutes to Lime Ridge Mall, you’re also within walking distance of grocery stores, shopping, restaurants, banks, The Gym On Fennell, schools, parks, and the scenic Mountain Brow walking trails, with convenient access to public transit and nearby recreation centres. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, growing family, or investor, 481 Upper Gage offers the versatility, updates, and location to suit a wide range of lifestyles.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School0.5 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 305 students
Grade 3 reading: 70% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 50% met the provincial standard
- Highview Public School0.5 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 550 students
Grade 3 reading: 72% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 27% met the provincial standard
- St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School1.1 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 410 students
Grade 3 reading: 86% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 42% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Hill Park System Alternative Education0.7 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB
- Sherwood Secondary School1.2 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 1255 students
Grade 10 literacy: 79% met the provincial standard
- ÉSAC Mère-Teresa2.1 km
French Catholic · CS catholique MonAvenir · 300 students
Grade 10 literacy: 90% 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 L8V
- Population
- 21,165
- Private dwellings
- 9,662
- Median age
- 44.4
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $68,500
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
- 4,995
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 4,995 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
Location
Mortgage Calculator
$135,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,340
Investment Analysis
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Mortgage: $3,340/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $170/mo
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