55 HOLMES Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario
3 bed • 1 bath • Single Family
Set on a corner lot, only 2 minutes to McMaster University. This two storey detached home offers two bedrooms up plus a third on the finished lower level and a 4 piece main floor bathroom, the home pairs a practical layout with a west Hamilton location that puts campus, and everyday amenities within walking distance. The main floor features a living room, an open concept kitchen and dining area, and a mud room with its own side entrance. Upstairs are two bedrooms, the back bedroom with a walkout to a large balcony with escarpment views. The finished lower level adds a third bedroom, a recreation room, a wood fireplace, laundry, and a cold room, offering space for an additional bedroom. An attached single garage and a private driveway space provide parking for two vehicles, and the property is on municipal water and sewer. The corner lot has a large side yard perfect for future expansion. A bus stop sits at Whitney Avenue and Leland Street leading you to a 2 minute trip into campus.
Price History
Schools
Secondary
- St. Mary Catholic Secondary School0.3 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 935 students
Grade 10 literacy: 86% met the provincial standard
- Westdale Secondary School2 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 1525 students
Grade 10 literacy: 88% met the provincial standard
- Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School2.4 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 660 students
Grade 10 literacy: 70% met the provincial standard
Elementary
- 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
- Glenwood School School1 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB
- Dalewood Senior Public School1 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 290 students
Grade 6 math: 43% 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
- $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.
Location
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$119,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
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