523 Catharine Street

FOR SALE
$699,000
523 Catharine Street, Hamilton
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
523 Catharine Street
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Property Description
Are you looking to live in the bayfront community and be close to downtown shop and amenities? With Burlington Street access to the highways, bike lanes, loads of places to eat and great recreation? This brick 2 1/2 story home built in 1900 is impressive in size and stature, and is loaded with mindful upgrades and dripping with character. The unique main floor level features open concept, living dining with original pocket doors, and a unique main floor powder room and bedroom. The kitchen exits to a large backyard well over standard depth with an updated composite deck. The bedroom level features three large rooms and an oversized four piece bath, with an attic accommodating two additional bedrooms. You can't replicate a butler staircase, or the fruit bearing orchard that they call a backyard here. Original hardwood floors have been hand sanded to maintain integrity.
Sold History
List Date Sold Date Days Listed List Price Sold Price
2017-06-02 2017-06-15 13 $399,900 $420,000
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Property Features
In-Law Suite
Property Details
Address
523 Catharine Street
Community
Postal Code
L8L 4V3
Property Type
Detached, Detached
Zoning
D
Lot Size
27' x 157'
Taxes
$4,700 (2025
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Heat Type
Forced Air
Heat Source
Gas
Water
Municipal
Garage Type
None
Listing contracted with Re/Max Escarpment Realty Inc.
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BEDS
2
BATHS
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5
BEDS
2
BATHS
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BEDS
2
BATHS
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BEDS
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BATHS
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6
BEDS
3
BATHS
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5+1
BEDS
3
BATHS
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FOR SALE
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5
BEDS
2
BATHS
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5
BEDS
2
BATHS
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FOR SALE
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6
BEDS
3
BATHS
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FOR SALE
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