Solid Brick Bungalow with Legal Basement Suite Potential

Property details for 5 Kentley Drive, Hamilton

Type: Residential
Style: Bungalow
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Living Area: 1,022 square feet
Lot Size: 0.12
Stories: 1
Basement: Finished, Full
Heating: Forced air
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Brick
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $4,625

This solid brick bungalow in East Hamilton's Kentley neighbourhood is all about flexibility. The main floor has three bedrooms including a primary with a double closet, plus a full bath and an eat-in kitchen with room for a table. But the real story is downstairs: a separate entrance leads to a finished basement with its own 4-piece bath, a bedroom, a rec room, and a laundry room with tons of storage. That means in-law setup or rental income potential, and it's already set up with a second kitchen rough-in. Everything feels well-cared for, with central air and forced air heating keeping things comfy year-round. The backyard is a decent size for the area, and there's driveway parking for four cars. You're about a 10-minute walk to Eastgate Square for shopping, and Boston Pizza is just down the road if you don't feel like cooking. Schools are close too, with Sir Winston Churchill Secondary under 2 km away. This one's priced at $599,000, which is below the local median of $769,900, so it's a solid entry point for the area.

About 5 Kentley Drive, Hamilton — Property Score

Great Location Hot Market

Score: 66/100

Value

Priced 6.2% above area median of $563,950 based on 148 comparable properties nearby 61

$586/sqft - 10.8% above the $529/sqft area median 54

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

1,022 sqft - 28% less space than similarly priced homes (1,423 sqft median) 38

4 bedrooms - 1 more than similarly priced 3-bedroom homes nearby 72

2 bathrooms - typical for similarly priced properties 60

5,227 sqft lot - a standard lot for the area 65

Location

$67K median household income - near the Canadian average of $70K 63

61% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - an above-average education level 72

92% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 95

58% of residents commute under 30 minutes - good commuting convenience 76

2,432/km² population density - a well-balanced suburban area 94

Market

Just listed - area average is 63 days on market 100

+33.3% median price change over 1 month - rising prices in the area 100

38.2 months of housing supply - 1871 active listings with 49 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

4-car parking - area average is 4.8 spots 95

Finished, Full basement - adds valuable living space 85

standard forced air system 75

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.79% effective tax rate ($4,725/yr) - below the Canadian average of ~1% 76

8% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 39

Quality

Condition

Listing

46 photos provided - 21% more than the area average of 38 photos 92

6 of 7 key property details provided (86%) - comprehensive listing with excellent detail 86

* This property score is an approximate estimate based on publicly available data, nearby comparable listings, and automated analysis. Scores are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional appraisals or investment advice. Actual property values may vary. We recommend consulting a licensed real estate professional for accurate assessments.