785 Hillsdale Avenue, Burlington, ON
Grindstone, Burlington · MLS® W14083016
About this home
In short
- A rare opportunity on a generous lot close to the Botanical Gardens in Burlington; Held by the same family for generations, 785 Hillsdale Avenue offers an older home...
- Both central to amenities yet private, this ravine lot is under the jurisdiction of the Halton Conservation Authority.
- Legally described as 4 lots, the property spans 174 ft across with a 110 ft depth.
A rare opportunity on a generous lot close to the Botanical Gardens in Burlington; Held by the same family for generations, 785 Hillsdale Avenue offers an older home on a beautiful lot, tucked away off the beaten path. Both central to amenities yet private, this ravine lot is under the jurisdiction of the Halton Conservation Authority. Legally described as 4 lots, the property spans 174 ft across with a 110 ft depth. Mature trees and shrubs, flowering perennials, and several outbuildings speckle the property. Set up high on a promontory with a beautiful view, the existing home is tucked away in Burlington's established Aldershot West community .The home has been maintained over the years but requires updating, while the property may also appeal to Buyers exploring its potential, subject to all planning approvals regarding use and redevelopment. Bring your vision and your plans, and explore what this unique and timeless property has to offer.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- W14083016
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 174 × 110 ft
- Cross streets
- Plains Road W & Hillsdale Avenue
- Parking
- 6 parking
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- None
- Exterior
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation
- Stone, Poured Concrete, Other
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $3,726 / 2026
- Listing brokerage
- BOSLEY REAL ESTATE LTD.,
Rooms
3 Pc Bath
Listed at $949,000, about 37% above our estimate of $694K (homes like it typically land between $651K and $727K). A gap this wide is more often a limit of an automated estimate than a fact about the home, so treat the figure as a starting point, not a verdict.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $694K, learned from recent GTA sales.
The market behind the math:
About 5 months of inventory: 5 detached homes for sale in the area against 3 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $730/sqft against an area asking average of $1,009/sqft.
- Ravine / green setting. This home backs onto a wooded ravine. The ravine backing is priced into the comparison. How much it is really worth depends on whether the house sits on table land with the slope well behind it, or drops away right behind it, and that part is my in-person call.
How this estimate is builtthe short version
This figure comes from a model built on about 44,000 recent GTA sales. It weighs this home’s tax assessment, size, age, location and features against what homes like it actually sold for, including sales in this neighbourhood.
It never sees the asking price. The 8 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $687K. Condition and finishes remain an in-person call.
What the listing highlights1 point to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Ravine lot: privacy and premium value, but confirm the buildable area and any conservation limits. Worth verifying
Read this with carewhy it’s an estimate, not an appraisal
Priced above comparable homes overall, but the price per square foot ($730/sqft) is below the area, so you are paying for extra space rather than a premium.
There were not many closely comparable homes right in Grindstone, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 8 comparable homes that sold in Grindstone over the past two years, from 17 closings there.
Nothing closely matching this home is listed nearby right now, so these are the nearest detached listings on the market. Homes like this one have recently closed around $868K, which is where my estimate comes from.
Per square foot, these ask about $904/sqft; this home lists at $730/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 4 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesSold price trend
Median sold price for detached homes in Burlington: $1.22M in September 2026, up 7% from a year ago, on 1,168 closings in 12 months.
Line: median sold price, each month averaged with its neighbours and weighted by closings. Bars: closings that month. Burlington as a whole: the neighbourhood alone has too few closings for a line of its own.
Month by month
| Month | Median sold | Closings |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | $1.14M | 105 |
| November 2025 | $1.16M | 70 |
| December 2025 | $1.13M | 56 |
| January 2026 | $1.22M | 53 |
| February 2026 | $1.25M | 66 |
| March 2026 | $1.24M | 98 |
| April 2026 | $1.24M | 126 |
| May 2026 | $1.32M | 142 |
| June 2026 | $1.25M | 163 |
| July 2026 | $1.21M | 110 |
| August 2026 | $1.25M | 92 |
| September 2026 | $1.22M | 87 |
Neighbourhood & location
Grindstone, Burlington, ON
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How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.
Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Burlington.
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Affordability & Mortgage
Income needed assumes a ~32% GDS ratio; weekly is mortgage principal & interest only. Price ÷ income is the home price over the income needed. Fixed reference assumptions so listings compare on equal footing, not a lending decision.
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Your numbers
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 16, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $759,200 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $4,198
- Property tax
- $311
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $4,508
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $15,455
- Estimated closing costs
- $15,455
Plus your down payment of $189,800. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.
Mortgage stress test
Lenders qualify you at the greater of your rate plus 2% or 5.25%. You do not pay this rate. It just shows you could still handle payments if rates rose, so aim to stay comfortable at this higher number.
Over the full 25 years
At the end of your 5-year term
- Total paid over the term
- $251,865
- Principal paid down
- $92,760
- Interest paid
- $159,105
- Balance remaining
- $666,440
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Estimates only, not a mortgage quote or pre-approval. Figures use Canadian semi-annual compounding, current minimum down-payment rules, CMHC premium tiers, and Ontario (plus Toronto, when selected) land transfer tax. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and closing costs vary by lender and property. Confirm every number with your mortgage professional.
Investor snapshot
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Talk about the numbersEstimates only. Rent is modelled on above-grade size and local norms, so a finished basement or second suite (a separate entrance often means one) can push real rent well above this. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing. A starting point, not a final number, let us run the real ones with you.
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