4 Forsyth Avenue

Westdale South/Cootes Paradise, Hamilton, ON L8S 4E1

For Sale · MLS® 40865570 · Cornerstone (ITSO) MLS®
7+2
Beds
5
Baths
3423
Sqft
2
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type

Description

A Rare Century Home Offering Space, Flexibility, and Outstanding Investment Potential. Blending timeless craftsmanship with exceptional versatility, this beautifully maintained brick century home offers the space, charm, and flexibility to suit a wide range of lifestyles. Whether you're looking for room to accommodate a large or multi-generational family or seeking a property with significant income potential, this unique 2.5-storey home delivers an opportunity that's hard to match. Offering over 3,400 square feet above grade, the thoughtfully designed layout features 7+2 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, providing incredible flexibility for growing families, guests, home offices, or shared living. Original character details combine with recent updates—including freshly refinished hardwood floors, new carpeting, and fresh paint throughout—to create a home that feels both warm and move-in ready. Multiple entrances and expansive living spaces allow for a variety of living configurations, while generous room sizes make everyday life comfortable. Abundant storage throughout the home helps keep everything organized without compromising living space. Outside, the impressive corner lot offers room to enjoy every season. A large rear deck provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the expansive yard offers space for gardening, play, or simply relaxing. Two double driveways and a detached double garage provide parking for up to seven vehicles—a rare convenience for a property of this era. Located just steps from McMaster University, the home enjoys easy access to restaurants, cafes, shopping, public transit, major highways, parks, and everyday amenities. Combining historic charm, generous living space, outstanding parking, and exceptional flexibility on a large corner lot, this is a rare opportunity to own a distinctive home that can adapt to changing needs for years to come.

01 / Property recordListing details

Key Facts

MLS® #
40865570
Board
Cornerstone (ITSO) MLS®
Days on market
Tax
$16,797
Size
3423 sqft
Lot
112.00 × 89 Acres
Parking
7 Parking

Listing History

Listing activity for 4 Forsyth Avenue, Hamilton, ON

Date StartDate EndList PricePriceEventListing ID
N/AN/A$1,449,900N/AFor Sale40865570

Property Details

Property

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Tudor
Community
Westdale South/Cootes Paradise
Municipality
Hamilton

Inside

Bedrooms
7+2
Bathrooms
5
Basement Type
Separate Entrance, Full, Partially Finished
Kitchens
1

Utilities

Water
Municipal-Metered
Cooling
Central Air
Heating Type
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Building

Size
3423 sqft
Construction
Brick, Stone

Parking

Driveway
Private Drive Double Wide
Garage
2
Add. Parking
5
Total Parking
7

Land

Sewer
Sewer (Municipal)
Lot Size
112.00 × 89 Acres
Lot Size Code
Acres

Additional

Year built
1937
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Roof
Asphalt Shing
Extras
Window Coverings,Panel Fridge, Built-In Double Stove, Built-In Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Dryer, All Electrical Light Fixtures.

Rooms (22)

Breakfast Room (1.93 × 2.87)

Level: Main

Bedroom (4.24 × 7.14)

Level: Lower

Utility Room (3.99 × 7.47)

Level: Basement

Storage (0.89 × 2.59)

Level: Basement

Bedroom (4.27 × 4.47)

Level: Main

Kitchen (4.09 × 4.60)

Level: Main

Bedroom (3.20 × 3.56)

Level: Second

Bathroom (1.24 × 1.73)

2-Piece

Level: Main

Bedroom (3.66 × 4.24)

Level: Main

Office (3.07 × 4.39)

Level: Second

Bathroom (5.72 × 4.19)

4-piece · ensuite

Level: Second

Dining Room (3.10 × 3.48)

Level: Main

Living Room (4.22 × 5.44)

Level: Main

Bedroom (5.59 × 6.71)

Level: Third

Bathroom (1.42 × 1.98)

3-Piece

Level: Third

Bedroom (3.68 × 4.90)

Level: Main

Bathroom (1.88 × 2.26)

4-Piece

Level: Second

Bedroom (4.67 × 5.03)

Level: Lower

Bedroom (3.84 × 3.86)

Level: Second

Bathroom (2.69 × 3.07)

3-Piece

Level: Lower

Sunroom (2.90 × 3.61)

Level: Main

Bedroom Primary (4.19 × 5.72)

Level: Second

Location

Land and environment

Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.

16 records read 11 on record nearby 5 checked, none on recordRead 2026-11-07

Water and conservation

  • No mapped wetland within 120 m
  • 11 water-supply wells recorded within 250 m9 of them were drilled for domestic use; 11 test or monitoring holes also recorded. From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 7.6 m.
  • Groundwater recorded about 7 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (58 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
  • Bedrock about 12.7 m down nearbyThe middle depth to bedrock in the well records within 500 m.

Province of Ontario open data

Planning and building activity

  • Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
  • Nearest airport: 8.7 km

Province of Ontario open data

Around the home

  • Nearest rail line: 760 m
  • Transit stop within 400 mFrom the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 200 m away. Routes and stops change; check the agency’s schedule.
  • A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km

Province of Ontario open data · Municipal transit open data

Environmental records

  • No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
  • No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
  • 1 facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is MCMASTER UNIVERSITY, 300 m away. Facilities report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory above set thresholds; reporting a release is not a finding of harm.
  • No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.

Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data

Power and internet

  • Electricity is distributed here by Alectra Utilities Corporation
  • Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 40 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (40 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
  • Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell, Cogeco Connexion, Rogers. Cable: Cogeco Connexion. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Rogers, SkyChoice Communications. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.

Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

None of this is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, the conservation authority or the record’s publisher. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. Contains public sector Data made available under the City of Hamilton's Open Data Licence

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Monthly Payment

$6,647

  • Down payment$289,980
  • Mortgage amount$1,159,920
  • Total interest$834,180
  • Total cost$2,284,080

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$6,647

Total monthly payment

$8,047

Break-even down payment

100%

Cash flow-$8,047
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