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4 FORSYTH Avenue

4 FORSYTH Avenue

Hamilton, Ontario

9 bed • 5 bath • Single Family

$1,599,900

A Rare Century Home Offering Space, Flexibility, and Outstanding Investment Potential. Blending timeless craftsmanship with exceptional versatility, this beautifully maintained brick century home offers the space, charm, and flexibility to suit a wide range of lifestyles. Whether you're looking for room to accommodate a large or multi-generational family or seeking a property with significant income potential, this unique 2.5-storey home delivers an opportunity that's hard to match. Offering over 3,400 square feet above grade, the thoughtfully designed layout features 7+2 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, providing incredible flexibility for growing families, guests, home offices, or shared living. Original character details combine with recent updates—including freshly refinished hardwood floors, new carpeting, and fresh paint throughout—to create a home that feels both warm and move-in ready. Multiple entrances and expansive living spaces allow for a variety of living configurations, while generous room sizes make everyday life comfortable. Abundant storage throughout the home helps keep everything organized without compromising living space. Outside, the impressive corner lot offers room to enjoy every season. A large rear deck provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the expansive yard offers space for gardening, play, or simply relaxing. Two double driveways and a detached double garage provide parking for up to seven vehicles—a rare convenience for a property of this era. Located just steps from McMaster University, the home enjoys easy access to restaurants, cafes, shopping, public transit, major highways, parks, and everyday amenities. Combining historic charm, generous living space, outstanding parking, and exceptional flexibility on a large corner lot, this is a rare opportunity to own a distinctive home that can adapt to changing needs for years to come.

Price History

Property

Lot Size
0.23 acres

Schools

Elementary

  • Dalewood Senior Public School0.3 km

    Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 290 students

    Grade 6 math: 43% met the provincial standard

  • Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School0.5 km

    Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 185 students

    Grade 3 reading: 69% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 57% met the provincial standard

  • Cootes Paradise Public School1.1 km

    Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 565 students

    Grade 3 reading: 81% met the provincial standard

Secondary

  • St. Mary Catholic Secondary School1.2 km

    Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 935 students

    Grade 10 literacy: 86% met the provincial standard

  • Westdale Secondary School1.2 km

    Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 1525 students

    Grade 10 literacy: 88% met the provincial standard

  • École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier1.8 km

    French public · CS Viamonde · 85 students

    Grade 10 literacy: 100% 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 L8S

Population
15,787
Private dwellings
8,714
Median age
32.4
Average household size
2.2
Median household income
$62,800

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
5,009
Median days on market
27
Sale-to-list price
97.1%

Based on 5,009 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.

Location

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$319,980

Estimated Monthly Payment

$7,860

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Mortgage: $7,860/mo (20% down, 5.5%)

Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $400/mo

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