226 Balsam Ave S

Blakeley, Hamilton, L8M 3C1
FOR SALE
$684,900
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Property Description
This beautifully updated century home located in the highly desirable Blakely neighbourhood blends historic charm with modern convenience, offering a move-in-ready experience! Family friendly area; walkable to festivals, Ottawa St market, restaurants and shops, Tim Horton's Field, and the Bruce Trail. Includes rear garage off backalley way. This home rests in a quiet community close to all amenities and has been lovingly maintained and cared for over the years by its current owners. With $200,000 invested in updates, the property boasts a custom open kitchen designed by Heartwood Renovations in 2018, featuring granite counters, a large island, double ovens, custom cabinetry, and a gas stove ideal for entertaining. Recent renovations include a stunning basement with a new bathroom (2023), new windows (main and 3rd floors (2021) and in the basement (2019)), double sink main bathroom, a new roof and insulation (2013), and updated gutters (2019). Modern upgrades also encompass a new AC unit (2019), freshly updated front steps (2024), a new garage door (2019) with an opener added in 2021, and a new rear deck (2022). The home further features upgraded electrical wiring (2024) & 100 AMP panel (2013) and plumbing systems with copper pipes (2013) and PEX (2023)
Listing History
List Date End Date Days Listed List Price Sold Price Status
2024-09-03 2024-09-16 13 $694,900 - Terminated
2024-08-30 2024-09-03 4 $694,900 - Terminated
2024-08-15 2024-08-29 14 $719,900 - Terminated
2024-07-11 2024-08-15 35 $729,900 - Terminated
Property Features
Hospital, Park, Rec Centre, School
Property Details
Community
Property Type
Detached, 2 1/2 Storey
Approximate Sq.Ft.
1100-1500
Lot Size
22' x 95'
Acreage
< .50
Fronting
West
Taxes
$3,603 (2024)
Basement
Finished
Exterior
Brick
Heat Type
Forced Air
Heat Source
Gas
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Water
Municipal
Driveway
Other
Garage Type
Detached
Room Summary
RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain13.42' x 14.99'Granite Counter, Renovated
Great RmMain12.17' x 18.57'Renovated
2nd Br2nd9.09' x 10.50'
3rd Br2nd9.09' x 9.42'
4th Br3rd16.40' x 15.26'
Bathroom2nd6.56' x 8.01'5 Pc Bath, Double Sink
Prim Bdrm3rd10.50' x 16.93'
BathroomBsmt7.58' x 7.84'3 Pc Bath, Renovated
RecBsmt13.42' x 13.85'
LaundryBsmt13.42' x 12.47'
Hamilton Market Statistics
Hamilton Price Trend
226 Balsam Ave S is a 4-bedroom 2-bathroom home listed for sale at $684,900, which is $399,664 (36.9%) lower than the average sold price of $1,084,564 in the last 30 days (October 21 - November 19). During the last 30 days the average sold price for a 4 bedroom home in Hamilton declined by $89,830 (7.6%) compared to the previous 30 day period (September 21 - October 20) and up $76,004 (7.5%) from the same time one year ago.
Inventory Change
There were 172 4-bedroom homes listed in Hamilton over the last 30 days (October 21 - November 19), which is down 14.0% compared with the previous 30 day period (September 21 - October 20) and up 17.8% compared with the same period last year.
Sold Price Above/Below Asking ($)
4-bedroom homes in Hamilton typically sold ($26,401) (2.4%) below asking price over the last 30 days (October 21 - November 19), which represents a $6,597 increase compared to the previous 30 day period (September 21 - October 20) and ($22,601) less than the same period last year.
Sales to New Listings Ratio
Sold-to-New-Listings ration (SNLR) is a metric that represents the percentage of sold listings to new listings over a given period. The value below 40% is considered Buyer's market whereas above 60% is viewed as Seller's market. SNLR for 4-bedroom homes in Hamilton over the last 30 days (October 21 - November 19) stood at 54.7%, up from 43.0% over the previous 30 days (September 21 - October 20) and up from 43.8% one year ago.
Average Days on Market when Sold vs Delisted
An average time on the market for a 4-bedroom 2-bathroom home in Hamilton stood at 33 days when successfully sold over the last 30 days (October 21 - November 19), compared to 67 days before being removed from the market upon being suspended or terminated.
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