Welcome to 88 Rothsay Avenue, a beautiful character home nestled on one of Hamilton’s most sought-after streets, backing onto the iconic Gage Park. From the street to the backyard oasis with an expansive vista of the historic park, this charming property blends timeless character with modern updates, offering a warm and inviting place to call home. Inside, you’ll find bright, spacious living areas filled with original charm. The sun-filled living room features a stunning bay window and a cozy wood-burning fireplace, creating the perfect space to relax or gather. The updated kitchen is designed for the serious chef, featuring a 36” Vulcan gas stove and double doors leading to a private deck and landscaped sitting area overlooking the park — ideal for entertaining or quiet mornings. A spacious dining/family room complete the well-designed main floor. The lower level offers a large rec-room with a second wood-burning fireplace, along with an updated 3-piece bathroom, adding great additional living space. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 bedrooms, including a generous primary suite with a walk-in closet. The main bathroom ('23) creates the perfect retreat with a relaxing soaker tub overlooking the mature tree-lined street. The refinished upper-level flooring ('23) adds warmth and continuity throughout. Step outside and discover a backyard designed for both entertaining, family fun and relaxing. Enjoy the custom wet bar ('19), stone walkway, and an unreal treehouse ('21) that’s sure to become a favourite for the kids, all within a fenced yard in an unmatched park-side setting. Major updates include furnace ('24), siding/soffits/fascia/eaves ('22). Located in a fantastic, family-friendly neighbourhood literally steps to parks, schools, Children's Museum, Tropical Greenhouse, shopping, hiking and walking trails, Ottawa Street shops and cafés and easy access to the LINC, QEW, and future LRT. This is a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready character home in an exceptional location.
For sale
C$899,900
88 Rothsay Ave, Hamilton, ON L8M 3G1
3beds
1,366sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1939
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$659/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning bay windowCozy wood-burning fireplaceCustom wet barStone walkway
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Listed by:
Kevin Whaley, Salesperson,
RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.
Source: ITSO,MLS®#: 40844902Originating MLS®#: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 156.26
- Dimensions: 12ft. 2in. x 13ft. 0in.
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 118.44
- Dimensions: 13ft. 3in. x 9ft. 9in.
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 80.8
- Dimensions: 10ft. 0in. x 8ft. 8in.
Bathroom
- Features: 4-Piece
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Features: 3-Piece
- Level: Basement
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 6ft. 0in. x 6ft. 0in.
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Area: 60
- Dimensions: 10ft. 0in. x 6ft. 0in.
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 36.54
- Dimensions: 6ft. 0in. x 6ft. 9in.
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 109.32
- Dimensions: 12ft. 4in. x 9ft. 8in.
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 199.56
- Dimensions: 11ft. 5in. x 18ft. 6in.
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 161
- Dimensions: 7ft. 0in. x 23ft. 0in.
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168.36
- Dimensions: 14ft. 3in. x 12ft. 0in.
Workshop
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Stove
- Laundry: In-Suite
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Separate Entrance,Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,011
- Total interior livable area: 1,366 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,366
- Finished area below ground: 645
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt, Other, Private Drive Single Wide
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Landscaped
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Frontage type: West
- Frontage length: 35.29
Lot
- Dimensions: 35.29 x 0
- Features: Urban, Irregular Lot, Near Golf Course, Hospital, Library, Open Spaces, Park, Place of Worship, Playground Nearby, Public Parking, Public Transit, Rec./Community Centre, School Bus Route, Schools, Shopping Nearby, Trails
Details
- Parcel number: 172280016
- Zoning: D
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick, Metal/Steel Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Block
- Roof: Asphalt Shing
Condition
- 51-99 Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer (Municipal)
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Hamilton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$659/sqft
- Annual tax amount: C$4,907
- Date on market: 7/3/2026
- Inclusions: Stove
Kevin Whaley, Salesperson
Kevin Whaley, Salesperson
(905) 920-2285
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2026 | Listed for sale | C$899,900C$659/sqft |
Source: ITSO #40844902 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: Delta
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