$899,999Asking Price
85 Balsam Avenue S, Hamilton, ON L8M 3B2
Stripley, Hamilton
A masterpiece in design, this brick beauty was built for status, and has been preserved/remodelled with a keen eye and no expense spared. Welcome home to stately St Clair, this in demand neighbourhood is a quick walk to great coffee, a multimillion dollar rec centre, bike path to downtown and so much more. This spacious home greets you with 3+ parking PLUS brick rear garage, with electric service in 10/10 repair. Up front, a fully enclosed front porch, a priceless upgrade the sellers will miss on winter mornings, a place to welcome guests before inviting them in. Fully modelled main floor with open concept site lines, marbled tile, neutral floors, all completed with gallery sized walls, crown moulding, wainscotting, cofferred ceilings and custom built ins. A truly designer space the kitchen and mudroom have been upgraded with top end mill work including custom panelled fridge, glass front cabinets, endless storage and undercabinet lighting. A two-piece bath rounds out this main floor space, succinctly located near the back door, perfect for kids in the yard! The second floor of this home is traditionally built for a family, with large principal rooms all with great closet, space, and a one of a kind, four piece bath with standalone glass shower, separate soaker tub, stone, top vanity, and top of the line tile work. Of course this massive home features a half story, 3/4 finished with a perfect bedroom or overflow office, with the remaining unfinished space currently used for storage, over 20 feet wide, waiting to be imagined by the next family. The basement is unlike others you will see, fully finished with a walk out with a glass door, this accessory unit is filled with light, its own separate mudroom, great storage options, and a full kitchenette and three-piece bath. More than just pretty, this home has been completely rewired, upgraded plumbing, new HVAC systems, facia, eavestrough, masonry, roofs on both buildings. A true showpiece!
A masterpiece in design, this brick beauty was built for status, and has been preserved/remodelled with a keen eye and no expense spared. Welcome home to stately St Clair, this in demand neighbourhood is a quick walk to great coffee, a multimillion dollar rec centre, bike path to downtown and so much more. This spacious home greets you with 3+ parking PLUS brick rear garage, with electric service in 10/10 repair. Up front, a fully enclosed front porch, a priceless upgrade the sellers will miss on winter mornings, a place to welcome guests before inviting them in. Fully modelled main floor with open concept site lines, marbled tile, neutral floors, all completed with gallery sized walls, crown moulding, wainscotting, cofferred ceilings and custom built ins. A truly designer space the kitchen and mudroom have been upgraded with top end mill work including custom panelled fridge, glass front cabinets, endless storage and undercabinet lighting. A two-piece bath rounds out this main floor space, succinctly located near the back door, perfect for kids in the yard! The second floor of this home is traditionally built for a family, with large principal rooms all with great closet, space, and a one of a kind, four piece bath with standalone glass shower, separate soaker tub, stone, top vanity, and top of the line tile work. Of course this massive home features a half story, 3/4 finished with a perfect bedroom or overflow office, with the remaining unfinished space currently used for storage, over 20 feet wide, waiting to be imagined by the next family. The basement is unlike others you will see, fully finished with a walk out with a glass door, this accessory unit is filled with light, its own separate mudroom, great storage options, and a full kitchenette and three-piece bath. More than just pretty, this home has been completely rewired, upgraded plumbing, new HVAC systems, facia, eavestrough, masonry, roofs on both buildings. A true showpiece!
See MoreKey Info
- 2.5-Storey Detached
- 3-Car Driveway
- 1-Car Detached Garage
- Dunsmure
- 2000-2500 Approximate Sq Feet
- Basement Apartment
- 2 Kitchens
- Forced Air Gas Heating
- Central Air
Property
- Lot Size 40 x 91.33 Feet
- Brick Exterior
- Taxes were $5,592 in 2025
- Possession: Flexible
Details
- No Fireplace
- No Family Room
- Sewers
- Municipal Water
- MLS #X12311442
- RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.
Extras
Rooms
| Room | Floor | Dimensions | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitchen | Main | 12.63' x 11.09' | |
| 2 | Bathroom | Main | 2-PieceBath | |
 | 1 2-Piece Bathroom on Ground Floor | |||
| 1 4-Piece Bathroom | |||
| 1 3-Piece Bathroom | |||
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Who lives here?
Stripley, Hamilton is a west GTA neighbourhood notable for its singles, renters, salespeople and tradespeople. Residents tend to be younger with a significant number of babies, kids aged 5 to 9, youth aged 20 to 24 and adults aged 25 to 44 and 25 to 44.
Families
Kids Per Family
1.2
kids per family
in the neighbourhood.
Singles
57%
of residents are
single and loving it.
57% singles
Hamilton (46%)Renters
47%
of residents
are renters.
47% renters
Hamilton (32%)Education
17%
of residents are
university grads.
17% university grads
Hamilton (28%)Income
Average Household Income
$67K
is the average household
income in the neighbourhood.
Professions
Professions
| Sales | 16% |
| Trades | 11% |
| Business | 7% |
| Health | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
Immigrants
18%
of residents were
born outside of Canada.
18% immigrants
Hamilton (25%)Birthplace - All
1.9% from Italy
All-time
Birthplace - Recent
0.1% from Jamaica
Recent
Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages
| Italian | 2% |
| Polish | 2% |
| Spanish | 2% |
| French | 1% |
| Portuguese | 1% |
Religions
Religions
| Christian | 55% |
| Muslim | 1% |
| Jewish | 1% |
