76 Terrace Drive, Hamilton, ON
Balfour, Hamilton · MLS® X13096818
About this home
Welcome to this solid LEGAL 2-FAMILY DWELLING 3+2 bedroom detached bungalow in the desirable West Hamilton Mountain, offering a rare blend of immediate livability, regulatory compliance, and long-term upside. Fully compliant as a legal two-family dwelling and licensed rental with the City of Hamilton, this property delivers flexibility and peace of mind for homeowners and investors alike. Featuring two self-contained living areas, the home supports multiple lifestyle strategies-live in one unit with a mortgage helper, accommodate multi-generational living, or hold as a turnkey income property. Both units offer functional layouts, separate entrances, and private in-unit laundry, enhancing independence, convenience, and rental appeal. Set on a deep 100-ft lot, the property also offers future value-add potential. A separate garage and generous yard may offer exciting potential for future development, including the possibility of a detached dwelling unit (ADU), subject to zoning, municipal approvals, and buyer verification. A versatile property with strong fundamentals. One home. Multiple strategies. Built-in compliance. Future upside. Note: Some images have been virtually staged or AI-enhanced to illustrate potential furniture layout and design. Actual property condition may differ.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, Bungalow
- MLS®
- X13096818
- Bedrooms
- 5 (3 + 2)
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 700-1100
- Lot
- 40 × 100 ft
- Cross streets
- Upper James St & McElroy Rd E
- Parking
- 1 garage · 2 parking (detached)
- Basement
- Separate Entrance, Finished
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $4,416 / 2025
- Days on market
- 72
- Listing brokerage
- ROCK STAR REAL ESTATE INC.
Rooms
4 Pc Bath
3 Pc Bath
Combined w/Living
Listed at $744,000, this home is tracking about 1% below a wider set of listings, though close matches were thin, so it is worth confirming with a precise CMA rather than reading it as a clear deal. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
Below comparable homes on total price, yet the price per square foot ($827/sqft) is in line with the area, which usually points to a smaller or more efficient layout.
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 7 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 7 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $664K, 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 $680K
- Bedrooms +$60K
- Bathrooms −$15K
- Adjusts to $725K
That comparable adjusts to $725K; the $750K estimate above is the median of all 7 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, this is a more car-dependent spot, so buyers here typically drive. Transit is limited nearby. Worth weighing if transit access matters to you.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $750K, median of 7 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.
- Development potential: upside only if zoning permits, verify with the city before relying on it.
- Worth verifying
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 3 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 1% above the area average of $816/sqft.
70 days longer than the Hamilton average (2 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Balfour, Hamilton, ON
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Getting around
Car-DependentA 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.
Almost all errands require a car.
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.
Calculate and customize your mortgage and other expenses
Adjust the down payment, rate, and amortization, and add property tax, condo fees, and heating to see your true monthly cost.
Your numbers
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 18, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $595,200 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $3,176
- Property tax
- $368
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $3,544
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $11,355
- Estimated closing costs
- $11,355
Plus your down payment of $148,800. 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
- $190,572
- Principal paid down
- $75,799
- Interest paid
- $114,774
- Balance remaining
- $519,401
Talk to Team Asgarian about your options
Rates and programs change often. We will connect you with a trusted mortgage professional and build a plan that fits your budget and goals.
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
Income potential: the basement has a separate entrance, which often supports a rentable in-law or second suite. That can lift real rent well above the figure above and help carry the mortgage. Ask us about permitted use in this area.
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.
Helpful resources
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of ROCK STAR REAL ESTATE INC.. MLS®/PropTx.