181 Golf Links Road, Hamilton, ON
Ancaster, Hamilton · MLS® X13689686
About this home
In short
- Rarely available executive home situated on one of the area's most prestigious, tightly held courts at the quiet end ofGolf Links Road.
- Positioned just steps from the Hamilton Golf & Country Club, this spectacular property sits on apremium, pie-shaped lot spanning nearly 100 feet across the rear.
- The private, tree-lined backyard oasis features anin-ground pool and a fantastic covered lounge area made for outdoor entertaining.
- Upstairs hosts 4 generous bedrooms, including aprimary suite complete with a dual-sided gas fireplace opening into a newly renovated, spa-inspired ensuite.
- Theexpansive finished basement extends your options with a second kitchen/bar setup, large recreation room, 5thbedroom, full bath, and bonus room-ideal for an in-law...
Rarely available executive home situated on one of the area's most prestigious, tightly held courts at the quiet end ofGolf Links Road. Positioned just steps from the Hamilton Golf & Country Club, this spectacular property sits on apremium, pie-shaped lot spanning nearly 100 feet across the rear. The private, tree-lined backyard oasis features anin-ground pool and a fantastic covered lounge area made for outdoor entertaining. Offering over 3,200 sq. ft. of tailoredliving space, the main level features formal living and dining rooms, a massive family room, a private office, a renovatedpowder room, and a spacious kitchen with a desirable chef's pantry. Upstairs hosts 4 generous bedrooms, including aprimary suite complete with a dual-sided gas fireplace opening into a newly renovated, spa-inspired ensuite. Theexpansive finished basement extends your options with a second kitchen/bar setup, large recreation room, 5thbedroom, full bath, and bonus room-ideal for an in-law suite or secondary entertainment hub. Complete with 3 fullyrenovated full bathrooms, this exceptional home is a rare find in a prime location.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- X13689686
- Bedrooms
- 4+3 (7 total)
- Bathrooms
- 4 (1 half)
- Size
- 3000-3500 sq ft
- Lot
- 57.08 × 114.88 ft
- Cross streets
- Golf Links and Wilson
- Parking
- 2 garage · 6 parking (attached)
- Driveway
- Private Double
- Basement
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Board & Batten
- Foundation
- Unknown
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Pool
- Inground
- Property tax
- $11,178 / 2026
- Days on market
- 58
- Listing brokerage
- ROYAL LEPAGE BURLOAK REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Rooms
Listed at $1,699,000. Going by how homes in Ancaster and the wider GTA have actually closed against their asking prices (about 96%, 39 local closings in 90 days), the likely sale price is near $1.63M, if it sells. A realistic range is $1.53M to $1.84M.
Independent value check: $2.03M. Without looking at the asking price, our model values the home itself about 19% above the ask (homes like it typically land between $1.90M and $2.12M).
Total price vs nearby homes. Likely closing about $1.63M, from 39 recent closings in this pocket.
The market behind the math:
About 0.6 months of inventory: 8 detached homes for sale in the area against 39 closings in the last 90 days. Under two months favours sellers, over four favours buyers.
Price per square foot: this home lists at $523/sqft against an area asking average of $529/sqft.
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 39 most comparable recent sales on their own, adjusted for size, beds, baths and lot, point to about $1.47M. Condition and finishes remain an in-person call.
What the listing highlights5 points to weigh
Claims from the listing, worth confirming in person. I can book you a private showing.
- Finished basement: added living space, worth checking ceiling height and that the work was permitted. Value driver
- Renovated / rebuilt: recent work can mean fewer upfront costs, worth confirming the scope, quality, and that permits were pulled. Value driver
- Pool: lifestyle appeal, but adds maintenance, insurance, and resale is mixed. Weigh carefully
- Premium lot / gardens: lot size and privacy hold value and cannot be changed, verify frontage, depth, and any easements. Value driver
- Sold as-is / needs work: budget for renovation, the price should reflect the condition. Weigh carefully
Read this with carewhy it’s an estimate, not an appraisal
Below comparable homes on total price, yet the price per square foot ($523/sqft) is in line with the area, which usually points to a smaller or more efficient layout.
Based on 39 comparable homes that sold in Ancaster over the past two years, from 300 closings there.
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
Per square foot, these ask about $508/sqft; this home lists at $523/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 5 closest of 6 active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesSold price trend
Median sold price for detached homes in Ancaster: $1.14M in September 2026, up 3% from a year ago, on 196 closings in 12 months.
Line: median sold price, each month averaged with its neighbours and weighted by closings. Bars: closings that month.
Month by month
| Month | Median sold | Closings |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | $1.35M | 17 |
| November 2025 | $1.14M | 16 |
| December 2025 | $1.04M | 8 |
| January 2026 | $1.08M | 14 |
| February 2026 | $1.15M | 9 |
| March 2026 | $1.23M | 13 |
| April 2026 | $1.15M | 18 |
| May 2026 | $1.20M | 26 |
| June 2026 | $1.50M | 19 |
| July 2026 | $1.20M | 22 |
| August 2026 | $1.23M | 14 |
| September 2026 | $1.14M | 20 |
Neighbourhood & location
Ancaster, Hamilton, 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). 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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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 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 16, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,359,200 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $7,515
- Property tax
- $932
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $8,447
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $30,455
- Estimated closing costs
- $30,455
Plus your down payment of $339,800. 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
- $450,915
- Principal paid down
- $166,069
- Interest paid
- $284,846
- Balance remaining
- $1,193,131
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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 numbersThe last 6 whole-home leases in Ancaster signed at a median of $5,594 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $5,946. The gross yield above is on the asking price, before taxes and upkeep; the cap rate is after them. A finished basement or second suite can push real rent above it. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing.
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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE BURLOAK REAL ESTATE SERVICES. MLS®/PropTx.