717 Knox Avenue
Hamilton, ON
- 2 bed
- 1 bath
- approx. 700-1100 sqft
- Detached
- 60 days on market
Fully detached living in Hamilton. No condo fees. No shared walls. Just your own home and yard. Welcome to 717 Knox Avenue, a move-in ready detached home featuring smart use of space, thoughtful updates, and the privacy buyers are searching for at an entry-level price point. The bright kitchen features updated stainless steel appliances (2025), refreshed cabinetry, and excellent flow into the living and dining areas, creating a comfortable everyday living space. The main floor also includes a fully updated 4-piece bathroom (2025) with new flooring and a tiled tub surround. Upstairs, the expansive loft-style primary retreat with new flooring (2023) provides flexibility for a bedroom, home office, or creative space rarely found at this price point. Step outside to a generous backyard with brand new sod (2025) and two storage sheds, one with hydro, ideal for a workshop, studio, or additional storage. An added bonus is the opportunity to create front driveway parking. There is space to accommodate a single car driveway at the front of the property, subject to obtaining the required municipal permits. For buyers looking to add long-term convenience and value, this presents a compelling future improvement opportunity. Plumbing insurance coverage in place until 2027 is transferable to the new owner, providing additional peace of mind. Conveniently located near transit, parks, schools, and everyday amenities, this property represents one of the most affordable opportunities to own a fully detached home in Hamilton while still featuring flexibility for future value enhancement.
Listing Details
- Taxes (2025)
- $2,365
- Listed
- July 16, 2026
Price History
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Property
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Age
- 51-99
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Interior
- Carpet Free
- Lot Size
- 25 x 105 Feet
Parking
- Garage
- None
- Covered Spaces
- 0
- Total Parking
- 0
Utilities
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Heat Source
- Gas
Location & Legal
- Cross Street
- Glow Street and Knox Avenue
- Zoning
- R1
- Parcel Number
- 172930112
- Possession
- Flexible
- Occupancy
- Owner
Included
- Inclusions
- Curtains in living room and kitchen, All Blinds, All curtain rods, Fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer
- Exclusions
- Outside Tv, Fridge/freezer in backyard, Bookshelf in kitchen, Curtains in bedrooms, Clock in kitchen
- Rental Items
- HWT Water Heater
Schools
Elementary
- Hillcrest Elementary Public School1.6 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 480 students
Grade 3 reading: 49% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 16% met the provincial standard
- Parkdale School1.8 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 305 students
Grade 3 reading: 77% met the provincial standard
- W H Ballard Public School2.5 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 650 students
Grade 3 reading: 43% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 38% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School2.3 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 790 students
Grade 10 literacy: 56% met the provincial standard
- Glendale Secondary School3.2 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 1260 students
Grade 10 literacy: 78% met the provincial standard
- Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School4 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 955 students
Grade 10 literacy: 65% 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 L8H
- Population
- 26,187
- Private dwellings
- 11,792
- Median age
- 40
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $70,000
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
Residential Freehold in Hamilton · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $680,000
- Homes sold
- 4,942
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 4,942 recorded sales of residential freehold properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
Rooms
4-piece on Main
Second
- Primary Bedroom19' x 15'
Ground
- Bathroom9'1" x 5'5"
- Bedroom8'9" x 8'3"
- Kitchen13'4" x 13'6"
- Laundry5'5" x 5'
- Living Room11'8" x 10'8"
Listed by
Royal LePage State Realty
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$79,800
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,960
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Mortgage: $1,960/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $197/mo · Insurance: $100/mo
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