Backyard oasis with pool and putting green in a quiet Hamilton neighbourhood

Property details for 86 Margaret Avenue, Hamilton

Type: Residential
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Lot Size: 53 x 156.9 FT
Stories: 2
Basement: Finished, Separate entrance, N/A, N/A
Parking: Garage
Heating: Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Brick
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $7,487 (2026)

Standout here is the backyard setup. It's got an in-ground pool, a hot tub, a covered porch, and even a putting green. Inside, it's a 5-bed, 4-bath house with a finished basement that has its own separate entrance. That basement includes a family room and a games room. There's a bedroom on the main floor, with four more upstairs including the primary. Kitchen, dining room, living room, and another family room are all on the main level. This 2-story brick house is built on a concrete foundation, with forced-air gas heating and central air. You get 4 parking spots in the garage. Lot measures 53 feet wide by 156.9 feet deep. It's on a quiet street near the Escarpment. Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School is 2 km away, and Eastgate Square mall is 3.8 km. Price is $1,449,000, which is close to the nearby median of $1,444,500. Annual taxes run $7,487.

About 86 Margaret Avenue, Hamilton — Property Score

Prime Location Feature Rich

Score: 64/100

Value

Priced 72.5% above area median of $839,900 based on 503 comparable properties nearby 1

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

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

4 bathrooms - typical for similarly priced properties 60

8,316 sqft lot - a generous lot for the area 78

Location

$113K median household income - above the Canadian average of $70K 87

85% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 92

97% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 98

67% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 84

2,229/km² population density - a well-balanced suburban area 92

Market

Just listed - area average is 40 days on market 100

+4.5% median price change over 1 month - rising prices in the area 73

24.8 months of housing supply - 1216 active listings with 49 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

4-car garage - area average is 4.7 spots 95

Finished, Separate entrance, N/A, N/A basement - adds valuable living space 85

efficient gas forced air heating 80

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

1 fireplace - a desirable feature for Canadian winters 75

Pool, View - premium features that add significant value 75

Investment

0.52% effective tax rate ($7,487/yr) - very low tax burden 84

4% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 34

Quality

Condition

Listing

34 photos provided - below 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.