For sale

C$524,800

55 Holmes Ave, Hamilton, ON L8S 2K7

3beds

1,510sqft

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1909

2,507 Square Feet Lot

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C$348/sqft

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What's special

Corner lotTwo storey detached homePractical layoutFinished lower levelRecreation roomWood fireplaceAttached single garage

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.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Second

Bedroom

Description: Walk-Out to Balcony, Double Closet
Level: Second

Bedroom

Description: Wood Fireplace
Level: Basement

Bathroom

Features: 4-Piece
Level: Main

Other

Level: Basement

Dining room

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Laundry

Level: Basement

Living room

Level: Main

Mud room

Level: Main

Recreation room

Level: Basement

Utility room

Level: Basement

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Water Heater Owned, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Floor Drains, In-law Capability, Water Meter, Work Bench
Windows: Window Coverings
Basement: Full,Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,160
Total interior livable area: 1,510 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,510
Finished area below ground: 650

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached Garage, Private Drive Single Wide
Attached garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 2
Exterior features: Balcony
Frontage type: North
Frontage length: 50.10

Lot

Size: 2,507 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50.1 x 50.1
Features: Urban, Square, Hospital, Park, Place of Worship, Public Transit, Rec./Community Centre, Schools

Details

Parcel number: 174580107
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Block
Roof: Asphalt Shing

Condition

100+ Years
New construction: No
Year built: 1909

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Sewer (Municipal)
Water: Municipal
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Garbage/Sanitary Collection, Natural Gas Connected, Natural Gas Available, Recycling Pickup, Phone Available

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Hamilton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: C$348/sqft
Annual tax amount: C$5,900
Date on market: 8/7/2026
Inclusions: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Window Coverings
Electric utility on property: Yes
Road surface type: Paved

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/18/2026	Price change	C$524,800-12.5%C$348/sqft
Source: ITSO #40854054 Report a problem
8/7/2026	Listed for sale	C$599,900C$397/sqft
Source: ITSO #40854054 Report a problem

Public tax history

Tax history is unavailable.

Climate risks

Neighborhood: Ainslie Wood

Getting around

78 / 100

Very Walkable

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

No schools nearby

We couldn't find any schools near this home.

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Cootes Paradise Elementary School, Dalewood Middle School, Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School
High: Westdale Secondary School, St.Mary Catholic Secondary School

Source: ITSO. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.