157 Ward Avenue
Ainslie Wood, Hamilton, L8S 2G1
FOR SALE
$824,800
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BEDROOMS 3
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Property Description
'Larger than it looks' premium house, about 5 minutes walk to MAC & Hospital. Upper floor has 3 bedrooms & full bath. Main floor with full living room, plus full dining room, plus large modern kitchen, 3-piece bathroom & 3 more bedrooms. Basement is self-contained 2-bedroom apartment with separate entrance; two large bedrooms, plus 3-piece bath, modern kitchen, full laundry & full living room/dining room combo. Could be lovely family home, with in-law or income potential from basement, or excellent income property.
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Property Features
Water Heater, Front Yard Parking
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Property Details
Address
157 Ward Avenue
Community
City
Postal Code
L8S 2G1
Property Type
Detached, Detached
Zoning
C/S-1335
Lot Size
25' x 100'
Taxes
$5,184 (2025
Basement
Finished, Full, Walk-Up
Heat Type
Forced Air
Heat Source
Gas
Water
Municipal
Parking Spaces
2
Garage Type
None
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Listing contracted with Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage
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