74 OAK KNOLL Drive, Hamilton, ON
Westdale, Hamilton · MLS® X12914060
About this home
This is the kind of home people wait years for-quietly set along one of Hamilton's most distinguished streets, set on an oversized, double-width lot and framed by an exceptional natural backdrop. With the Royal Botanical Gardens quite literally at your doorstep, you're surrounded by lush forest, winding trails, and the beauty of Cootes Paradise just moments away.The home itself strikes a rare balance between character and contemporary comfort.Original details have been preserved and elevated, while thoughtful renovations have introduced a striking layout designed for modern living.At the centre of it all is a beautifully appointed kitchen with granite finishes, effortlessly connecting to an expansive family room where the dramatic ceiling height and curved wall creates a true sense of space and light.The main living areas feel both refined and welcoming, with detailed millwork, rich hardwood floors, and a statement fireplace anchoring the space.One of the home's most distinctive touches is the elevated library-an architectural feature that adds both character and function, overlooking the family room below.Upstairs, the bedrooms are generously proportioned and filled with natural light.The primary suite offers a walk-through w/i closet that opens to a spa-like ensuite, making everyday living feel effortless.The lower level has been fully finished with versatility in mind, offering an entertainment lounge, additional bedroom, full bathroom with in-floor heating, and a separate exercise area-ideal for growing families or hosting guests.Parking is never a concern here, with a wide driveway accommodating multiple vehicles in addition to a dble garage.All of this is set within the vibrant Westdale community, where excellent schools, McMaster University, and a charming village filled with cafés, dining spots, and everyday amenities,all within walking distance.It's a lifestyle location that's as connected as it is serene.Some photos virtually enhanced. Luxury Certified
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2 1/2 Storey
- MLS®
- X12914060
- Bedrooms
- 5 (4 + 1)
- Bathrooms
- 5 (1 half)
- Size
- 3500-5000
- Lot
- 110 × 90.56 ft
- Cross streets
- DALEWOOD CRES
- Parking
- 2 garage · 6 parking (detached)
- Driveway
- Private Double
- Basement
- Full, Finished, Walk-Up
- Heating
- Other
- A/C
- Other
- Exterior
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation
- Concrete Block, Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle, Flat
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Pool
- Inground
- Property tax
- $17,522 / 2025
- Days on market
- 115
- Listing brokerage
- RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.
Rooms
Listed at $2,450,000, this home is tracking about 9% above a wider set of listings, though close matches were thin, so treat this as a rough read until I run a precise CMA. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
Priced above comparable homes overall, but the price per square foot ($576/sqft) is in line with the area, so you are paying for extra space rather than a premium.
There are only a few closely comparable homes right here, so this is a broad read from wider listings in the area. Ask me for a precise CMA before relying on it.
Based on 6 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 6 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $1.99M, a bit lower.
How I got there
Here is the exact math behind the estimate. I start from the closest comparable listing and adjust for the real differences (size, beds, baths) to land on a like-for-like value for this home.
- Closest comparable, listed at $900K
- Size difference +$1.29M
- Bedrooms +$30K
- Bathrooms +$45K
- Adjusts to $2.26M
That comparable adjusts to $2.26M; the $2.24M estimate above is the median of all 6 comparables, which is steadier than any single home.This uses comparable active listings, not sold prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call, and I can run a full CMA with recent solds.
On location, it is moderately walkable, so some daily errands are within reach and for the rest you will likely drive. STERLING at HADDON is about a 4-minute walk away.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $2.24M, median of 6 comparables.
What the listing highlightsThese are claims from the listing. The only way to know for sure is to see it in person, and I am happy to book you a private showing.
- Renovated / rebuilt: recent work can mean fewer upfront costs, worth confirming the scope, quality, and that permits were pulled.
- Addition / added square footage: more space lifts value when it is permitted and well integrated, verify the permits.
- Hardwood floors: quality hardwood is durable and broadly desirable.
- Value driver
- Lifestyle
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 4 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 6% above the area average of $545/sqft.
113 days longer than the Hamilton average (2 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Westdale, Hamilton, ON
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Getting around
WalkableA walkability read built from the amenities around this home: how close the nearest transit stop is, and how many grocery, dining, park, and pharmacy destinations fall within a 15-minute walk. It is a guide, not a guarantee. Places data from Google.
Many errands can be done on foot; a car still helps.
🚉 Nearest transit: STERLING at HADDON, about 359 m away
Within a 15-minute (1.5 km) walk.
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). Hamilton.
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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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Adjust the down payment, rate, and amortization, and add property tax, condo fees, and heating to see your true monthly cost.
Your numbers
Homes over $1.5M can't be insured, so 20% down or more is required.
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 17, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,960,000 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $10,459
- Property tax
- $1,460
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $11,919
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $47,725
- Estimated closing costs
- $47,725
Plus your down payment of $490,000. 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
- $627,557
- Principal paid down
- $249,606
- Interest paid
- $377,951
- Balance remaining
- $1,710,394
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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
Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.
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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