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Property Details
Listing
MLS® number
X13719984
Status
For Sale
Listed
Aug 27, 2026
Last updated
Aug 27, 2026
Possession
Immediate
Building
Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Approx. age
51-99
Approx. size
1,100–1,500 ft²
Basement
Full, Separate Entrance, Partially Finished
Lot
Frontage
41.67 ft
Depth
112.00 ft
Lot area
≈ 4,667 ft² (calculated)
View
West
Community
Parkview
Parking & utilities
Garage
None, 0 spaces
Driveway
Private, 2 spaces
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water / sewer
Not provided by brokerage
Taxes
Property tax
$3,908 / 2025
Condo fee
N/A
Source
Data source
TRREB (VOW feed)
Listed by
RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.
Interior
Level
Room
Size
Features
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Interior Features
Bedrooms above grade: 4
Bedrooms below grade: 1
Kitchens: 1 above grade
Basement: Full, Separate Entrance, Partially Finished
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Exterior
Pool features: None
Property features: Fenced Yard, Hospital, Public Transit, Park, Rec./Commun.Centre, School
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What’s NearbyDistances approximate
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Estimated Rental Income
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Gross yield at the current list price
Monthly Cost
A quick estimate to plan with. Taxes come from the listing; change the other inputs to match your situation.
Estimated monthly$2,118/mo
Mortgage (principal + interest)$1,792
Property taxFrom listing: $3,908/yr$326
Minimum $23,950 down for this price; the slider moves in whole percent, starting at 5%. Under 20% adds mortgage default insurance. Confirm with a lender.
Mortgage uses Canadian semi-annual compounding. Houses-Gate doesn’t offer financing.
Estimated Budget
About how much cash you’ll need on closing day, besides the mortgage.
Down payment20% of the list price$95,800
Ontario land transfer taxProvincial brackets, no first-time refund$6,055
Legal fees & disbursementsTypical range $1,800–$2,800$1,800
Home inspectionTypical range $500–$800$600
Title insuranceTypical range $300–$600$400
Cash needed at closingEstimate$104,655
First-time buyers can get up to $4,000 back on Ontario land transfer tax. Hamilton has no municipal land transfer tax (Toronto does).
Uses Ontario’s land transfer tax brackets and the down payment set in Monthly Cost. Legal, inspection and title-insurance figures are typical ranges, not quotes.
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