197 EAST 12TH Street
Hamilton, Ontario
4 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
This charming 1½-storey home offers an abundance of finished living space, thoughtful updates, and exceptional versatility. The beautifully renovated kitchen and updated main bathroom bring a modern touch, while the functional layout features two bedrooms on the main floor and an oversized third bedroom upstairs, ideal as a spacious primary retreat, home office, or bonus family room. The finished basement features a separate entrance, an additional bedroom, and a kitchenette, offering excellent flexibility for extended family, guests, or in-law living. At the rear of the home, a fully enclosed sunroom with a hot tub hookup provides the perfect space to relax and entertain year-round. Outside, the spacious backyard offers plenty of room for children, pets, gardening, or summer gatherings. Beautifully maintained and full of character, this home is move-in ready while offering incredible potential to make it your own. Conveniently located close to schools, parks, shopping, transit, and major commuter routes, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Price History
Schools
Secondary
- St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School0.7 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 345 students
- James Street Alternative Education1 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 50 students
- Cathedral High School1.7 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 1650 students
Grade 10 literacy: 64% met the provincial standard
Elementary
- Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School0.8 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 530 students
Grade 3 reading: 85% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 51% met the provincial standard
- George L Armstrong Public School0.8 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 420 students
Grade 3 reading: 67% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 22% met the provincial standard
- Queensdale School0.8 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 400 students
Grade 3 reading: 66% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 39% 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 L9A
- Population
- 25,899
- Private dwellings
- 10,346
- Median age
- 40.4
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $81,000
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
- $681,000
- Homes sold
- 5,006
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 5,006 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
Location
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$117,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,898
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Mortgage: $2,898/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $147/mo
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