247 Homewood Avenue, Hamilton, ON L8P 2M7
Hamilton, ON L8P 2M7
Quick cost estimateKnown monthly subtotal$3,891.83 / monthLand transfer tax $11,073One-time estimate
Quick cost estimate
$3,891.83 / monthKnown monthly subtotal
- Mortgage principal & interest
- $3,396.11
- Property tax / month
- $495.72
- Maintenance / month
- Period / amount not reported
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Unknown expenses excluded. Mortgage insurance and closing costs are excluded; add insurance and utilities in the assumptions.
Land transfer tax · one time
- Transfer tax total
- $11,073
Before rebates, surcharges and fees. Not part of the monthly subtotal.
Tax assumptions & breakdown
Toronto municipal land transfer tax does not apply to this listing outside the City of Toronto.
- Ontario tax
- $11,073
- Toronto municipal tax
- $0
Current purchase scenario, before rebates, foreign-buyer taxes and fees. Confirm residence classification. Not historical tax paid; excluded from the monthly subtotal.
Ontario rates · Toronto rates (April 2026)
Eligible first-time purchasers may qualify for an Ontario land transfer tax refund of up to $4,000. Toronto buyers may also qualify for a separate municipal rebate of up to $4,475. Eligibility varies and these maximums are not guaranteed savings. See official eligibility links and details.
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About this home
Welcome to 247 Homewood Avenue, a charming and beautifully maintained 1.5-storey home in the heart of desirable Southwest Hamilton! Situated just steps from the vibrant shops, cafés and restaurants of Locke Street South, this inviting property offers the perfect combination of character, comfort and convenience. The bright and spacious main floor features an open living and dining area with beautiful hardwood flooring and an electric fireplace, creating a warm and welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen offers ample cabinetry, a new window overlooking the backyard and fresh paint (2026). A convenient rear mudroom provides access to the refreshed deck (2026) and private, fully fenced backyard, complete with gardens and a storage shed. Upstairs, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms, both featuring hardwood flooring, along with an updated 4-piece bathroom. The beautifully finished basement (2026) adds exceptional living space, featuring a spacious recreation room, stylish 3-piece bathroom, generous storage closet and dedicated laundry/utility area. The separate side entrance provides excellent potential for an in-law suite or extended family living. Additional highlights include updated windows, an asphalt driveway with parking for two vehicles, updated front porch railings (2026), new rear deck boards, railings and stairs (2026), completed fencing (2026) and new roof (2025). Enjoy an unbeatable location close to Earl Kitchener Elementary, Dundurn Street, Chedoke Golf Course, the Chedoke Stairs, Bruce Trail, scenic rail trails, parks, schools and the Niagara Escarpment. With easy access to downtown Hamilton, McMaster University and Highway 403, this wonderful home offers the best of urban convenience and outdoor recreation. A fantastic opportunity to enjoy one of Hamilton's most sought-after neighbourhoods!
Home details
- Days on market
- Not reported
- Property type
- Detached
- MLS® number
- X14082978
- Source status
- New
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Postal code
- L8P 2M7
- Kitchens
- 1
- Kitchens above grade
- 1
- Family room / den
- No
- Interior size (reported range)
- 700-1100
- Lot depth
- 111 ft
- Garage parking spaces
- Not reported
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Occupancy
- Vacant
- Possession type
- Immediate
- Garage
- None
- Annual property tax
- 5948.64
- Basement
- Separate Entrance, Full
- Interior features
- Carpet Free, In-Law Capability, Storage, Storage Area Lockers, Water Heater, Water Meter
- Exterior features
- Deck, Patio, Porch, Year Round Living
- Architectural style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Pool features
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Waterfront
- No
- Garage available
- No
- Heating system
- Forced Air
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Direction facing
- South
- Construction materials
- Vinyl Siding, Stucco (Plaster)
- Roof
- Flat, Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- MLS entry age (not confirmed DOM)
- 22 days
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Utilities and services
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Heating system
- Forced Air
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
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Rooms & virtual tours
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- Bedrooms above grade
- 2
- Rooms above grade
- 6
- Rooms below grade
- 1
- Den / family room reported
- No
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Listing dates & price record
- Asking amount
- $729,900
Original MLS entry
Entry into the source MLS system; distinct from days on market.
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- Region / county
- Hamilton
- Municipality
- Hamilton
- MLS® community
- Kirkendall
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Schools, transit & everyday places
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Nearby publicly funded schools
Within 5 km · approximate straight-line distances, not walking routes or attendance eligibility.
School year 2024-2025 · Preliminary · publisher extract 2026-09-14.
Earl Kitchener Junior Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-5 · English · Public
School board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB ↗
300 Dundurn Street South, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 82%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 77%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 56%
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Catholic
School board: Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB ↗
270 Locke St S, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 76%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 64%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 62%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 94%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 94%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 65%
Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School ↗
Elementary · 6-8 · English · Public
School board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB ↗
222 Robinson Street, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 79%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 80%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 46%
Westdale Secondary School ↗
Secondary · 9-12 · English · Public
School board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB ↗
700 Main Street West, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 9 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 57%
- Grade 10 OSSLT (first-attempt pass)
- 88%
Cootes Paradise Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-5 · English · Public
School board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB ↗
900 King Street West, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 81%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 69%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 60%
Strathcona Junior Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-5 · English · Public
School board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB ↗
10 Lamoreaux Street, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 94%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 78%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 72%
École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier ↗
Secondary · 9-12 · French · Public
100 Macklin N rue, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
No published percentages for these measures in this source record.
École élémentaire Georges-P-Vanier ↗
Elementary · 7-8 · French · Public
100 Macklin N rue, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
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Transit near this property
Published transit locations. Distances are straight-line estimates, not walking routes or travel times.
Rail & subway · within 5 km
- Hamilton GO CentreGO Transit · Train2.0 km
- West Harbour GOGO Transit · Train2.8 km
Bus & streetcar · within 2 km
- McMaster Innovation ParkGO Transit · Bus734 m
- McMaster Innovation ParkGO Transit · Bus787 m
- Main St. W. @ Macklin St. S.GO Transit · Bus892 m
- Main St. W. @ Dundurn St. S.GO Transit · Bus906 m
- Main St. W. @ Longwood Rd. S.GO Transit · Bus966 m
- Main St. W. @ Pearl St. S.GO Transit · Bus1.1 km
- Main St. W. @ Paisley Ave. S.GO Transit · Bus1.2 km
- King St. W. @ Dundurn St. N.GO Transit · Bus1.2 km
Sources & service information
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- GO Transit source · feed 2026-10-28 to 2026-11-27 · checked 2026-11-02 14:57:59 UTC · Licence · Agency website
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Nearby shops & amenities
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Home and neighbourhood overview
247 Homewood Avenue, Hamilton, ON L8P 2M7, Hamilton is listed for sale as a Detached. The listing reports 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reported interior area of 700-1100 (units not reported), kitchens reported as 1, parking spaces reported as 2. Asking price: $729,900. Occupancy is reported as Vacant. Review the Home details, room measurements and utility sections below to compare reported specifications; confirm important details with the listing brokerage. MLS® X14082978.
The Ministry’s school dataset lists Earl Kitchener Junior Public School approximately 136 m from the property’s mapped location. The published GO Transit feed includes Hamilton GO Centre, approximately 2.0 km away.
Local context
The Ministry’s school dataset lists Earl Kitchener Junior Public School approximately 136 m from the property’s mapped location.
The published GO Transit feed includes Hamilton GO Centre, approximately 2.0 km away.
Sources & distance notes
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Listing brokerage: RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.. Displayed by EnterHome Realty. Source: authorized IDX record, MLS® X14082978. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.