
147 MELROSE Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario
3 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Welcome to 147 Melrose Ave N, where timeless character meets modern style& central urban convenience. Located in the heart of Hamilton’s Stipley neighbourhood, this updated detached home w/ parking, welcomes you with a classic front porch - an ideal spot for a morning coffee or a relaxing evening and an inviting foyer anchored by a beautiful original wooden staircase. Next you'll find a spacious light-filled living room. Beautiful hardwood flooring& original trim throughout. The formal dining room sits conveniently beside a well-appointed kitchen which features a charming pass-through window that keeps conversations flowing between the two rooms while making meals. Tucked just off the kitchen, a flexible bonus space serves as a practical mudroom& storage area. Upstairs, you'll find 3 generously sized bedrooms, each offering ample closet space and a fully renovated, stylish 4 pc bathroom. Generously sized backyard perfect for hosting family& friends, complete with a large storage shed for tools, bikes& equipment. For even more potential, the basement features a large open area of unfinished space, laundry and a 1 pc bathroom. There's also a cold room and a separate entrance. Beyond the property itself, the home is perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of the city. Head over to Ottawa Street North to explore famous antique shops, artisan bakeries& vibrant weekly farmers markets and check out some of Hamilton's newest, trendiest cafes and dining spots nearby. Active living and events are effortless with Gage Park, Hamilton Stadium and the recreation facilities at the Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre all just minutes away. Complete with easy daily transit access and proximity to the future LRT line, this move-in-ready home offers an exceptional opportunity to embrace a vibrant, walkable urban lifestyle! Recent updates - roof, bathroom and electrical *See multimedia link for the video
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Prince of Wales Elementary Public School0.3 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 540 students
Grade 3 reading: 61% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 49% met the provincial standard
- St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary School0.4 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 375 students
Grade 3 reading: 73% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 52% met the provincial standard
- Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School0.8 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 450 students
Grade 3 reading: 87% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 31% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School0.4 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 955 students
Grade 10 literacy: 65% met the provincial standard
- Cathedral High School1.9 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 1650 students
Grade 10 literacy: 64% met the provincial standard
- System Alternative Education Sir Isaac Brock Secondary School2.4 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
- $683,000
- Homes sold
- 5,017
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 5,017 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
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$103,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,554
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