4 Forsyth Avenue, Hamilton, ON
Westdale, Hamilton · MLS® X13577126
About this home
A Rare Century Home Offering Space, Flexibility, and Outstanding Investment Potential. Blending timeless craftsmanship with exceptional versatility, this beautifully maintained brick century home offers the space, charm, and flexibility to suit a wide range of lifestyles. Whether you're looking for room to accommodate a large or multi-generational family or seeking a property with significant income potential, this unique 2.5-storey home delivers an opportunity that's hard to match. Offering over 3,400 square feet above grade, the thoughtfully designed layout features 7+2 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, providing incredible flexibility for growing families, guests, home offices, or shared living. Original character details combine with recent updates-including freshly refinished hardwood floors, new carpeting, and fresh paint throughout-to create a home that feels both warm and move-in ready. Multiple entrances and expansive living spaces allow for a variety of living configurations, while generous room sizes make everyday life comfortable. Abundant storage throughout the home helps keep everything organized without compromising living space. Outside, the impressive corner lot offers room to enjoy every season. A large rear deck provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the expansive yard offers space for gardening, play, or simply relaxing. Two double driveways and a detached double garage provide parking for up to seven vehicles-a rare convenience for a property of this era. Located just steps from McMaster University, the home enjoys easy access to restaurants, cafes, shopping, public transit, major highways, parks, and everyday amenities. Combining historic charm, generous living space, outstanding parking, and exceptional flexibility on a large corner lot, this is a rare opportunity to own a distinctive home that can adapt to changing needs for years to come.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2 1/2 Storey
- MLS®
- X13577126
- Bedrooms
- 9 (7 + 2)
- Bathrooms
- 5 (1 half)
- Size
- 2500-3000
- Lot
- 89 × 112 ft
- Cross streets
- King St W
- Parking
- 2 garage · 7 parking (attached)
- Driveway
- Private Double
- Basement
- Full, Partially Finished, Separate Entrance
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $16,797 / 2025
- Listing brokerage
- YOUR HOME SOLD GUARANTEED REALTY ELITE
Rooms
Ensuite Bath
2 Pc Bath
4 Pc Ensuite
3 Pc Bath
4 Pc Bath
3 Pc Bath
Listed at $1,599,900, this home is tracking about 12% 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 ($582/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 17 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 17 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $1.92M, a close match.
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 $1.50M
- Bedrooms +$90K
- Bathrooms +$15K
- Adjusts to $1.60M
That comparable adjusts to $1.60M; the $1.82M estimate above is the median of all 17 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 FORSYTH is about a 2-minute walk away.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $1.82M, median of 17 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.
- Hardwood floors: quality hardwood is durable and broadly desirable.
- Corner lot: more light and frontage, sometimes at the cost of privacy.
- Lifestyle
- Weigh carefully
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 1 closest active listing nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 3% below the area average of $601/sqft.
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 FORSYTH, about 198 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 $1,279,920 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $6,830
- Property tax
- $1,400
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $8,230
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $28,473
- Estimated closing costs
- $28,473
Plus your down payment of $319,980. 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
- $409,808
- Principal paid down
- $162,998
- Interest paid
- $246,810
- Balance remaining
- $1,116,922
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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