204 Balsam Avenue, Hamilton, ON
Blakeley, Hamilton · MLS® X13417808
About this home
An exceptional investment opportunity in Hamilton's St.Clair/Blakeley neighbourhood. This skillfully renovated century home offers over 2,100 sq ft of finished living space across three self-contained units, making it an ideal investment property OR an incredible multi-generational home for a large family. Configured as a legal duplex with an in-law suite, it delivers strong rental income potential OR the flexibility to live in one unit while leasing the others potentially bringing your total housing expenses down. Talk about affordable! This property features three well-appointed suites with modern finishes throughout, including updated kitchens with subway tile backsplashes, stainless steel appliances, and in-suite laundry in each unit. Durable luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout, ensuring low maintenance and long-term durability. The well-designed layout includes a 2-bedroom unit with a stone patio, a 1-bedroom unit with a private deck, and a spacious 3-bedroom unit spanning two levels with a separate laundry room.Separate hydro meters allow for efficient expense management and increased net returns. The property is currently tenanted by reliable, long-term occupants who are easy to manage and paying at or slightly above market rents, providing immediate, consistent income. Additional features include four-car parking with front and rear alley access, a fully fenced and hardscaped backyard, and strong curb appeal with a covered front porch. Ideally located near Gage Park, Ottawa Street amenities, transit, and key commuter routes, this turnkey property represents a solid addition to any real estate portfolio with both income stability and future growth potential. RSA.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2 1/2 Storey
- MLS®
- X13417808
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Size
- 1500-2000
- Lot
- 28 × 95 ft
- Cross streets
- CUMBERLAND AVE
- Parking
- 4 parking
- Driveway
- Front Yard Parking, Private Triple
- Basement
- Finished, Full, Separate Entrance
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $5,409 / 2026
- Days on market
- 39
- Listing brokerage
- RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.
Rooms
4 pc bath · combined w/laundry
4 Pc Bath
Combined w/Dining
4 Pc Bath
Combined w/Living
Listed at $989,900, this home is tracking about 13% 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.
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 8 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 8 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $774K, a bit lower. The comparable range is wide here, so treat this as a rough read until I run a full CMA.
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 $399K
- Bedrooms +$30K
- Adjusts to $429K
That comparable adjusts to $429K; the $879K estimate above is the median of all 8 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. MAPLEWOOD at BALSAM is about a 2-minute walk away.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $879K, median of 8 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.
- Currently tenanted: confirm the lease terms and vacant-possession timing before closing.
- Value driver
- Worth verifying
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest of 8 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 35% above the area average of $420/sqft.
37 days longer than the Hamilton average (2 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Blakeley, 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: MAPLEWOOD at BALSAM, about 138 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
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 $791,920 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $4,226
- Property tax
- $451
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $4,677
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $16,273
- Estimated closing costs
- $16,273
Plus your down payment of $197,980. 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
- $253,559
- Principal paid down
- $100,851
- Interest paid
- $152,708
- Balance remaining
- $691,069
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.
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