5-Level Backsplit with Separate Entrance in Gershome

Property details for 15 Ellen Avenue, Hamilton

Type: Residential
Style: Other
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Living Area: 2,091 square feet
Stories: 2
Basement: Partially finished, Full
Parking: Attached Garage
Heating: Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Brick Veneer
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $7,132

This 1988 backsplit is a proper five-level, splitting the difference between a traditional two-storey and a raised bungalow. It's 2,091 square feet, so nothing feels cramped. Four bedrooms up top, and the main floor has a bedroom too, which works if you've got grandparents or a teen who wants their own wing. The kitchen, dining room, and living room flow together, and there's a family room with hardwood that was laid in 2017. You get a full bath on the second level, plus a 3-piece on the main, so mornings aren't a circus. The real kicker is the garage: it's attached, but there's a separate staircase from it that goes down to the lower level, so you could set up an in-law suite without everyone tripping over each other. Outside, it's brick veneer, and the shingles are from 2017. Windows on the bedroom level were swapped in 2021. Parking's a no-brainer with the garage and three driveway spots. You're about a two-minute drive to Eastgate Square mall or St. Joseph's Healthcare, and the QEW's not far. The lot's 51 feet wide, fenced, and there's one fireplace for the cold Hamilton nights. Taxes run about 7,100 a year. Similar places nearby are listing for 800,000 and selling in about two months, but this one's got that separate entrance that makes it stand out.

About 15 Ellen Avenue, Hamilton — Property Score

Prime Location

Score: 68/100

Value

Priced 13% above area median of $724,900 based on 255 comparable properties nearby 51

$392/sqft - 5.4% above the $372/sqft area median 62

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

2,091 sqft - 18% more space than similarly priced homes (1,774 sqft median) 74

4 bedrooms - typical for similarly priced homes 60

2 bathrooms - typical for similarly priced properties 60

Location

$111K median household income - above the Canadian average of $70K 86

79% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 87

96% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 97

69% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 85

4,021/km² population density - a well-balanced suburban area 90

Market

Just listed - area average is 89 days on market 100

+3.4% median price change over 1 month - rising prices in the area 67

32.5 months of housing supply - 1757 active listings with 54 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

4-car garage - area average is 4.8 spots 95

Partially finished, Full basement - potential for additional finished space 85

efficient gas forced air heating 80

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

1 fireplace - a desirable feature for Canadian winters 75

Built in 1988 (38 years old) - may benefit from selective updates, newer than the area average (1954) 58

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.87% effective tax rate ($7,132/yr) - below the Canadian average of ~1% 74

Quality

Condition

Listing

50 photos provided - 32% 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.