25 Fairholt Road S

Gibson, Hamilton, L8M 2T2

$849,900

Reduced $25,000 from $874,900

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  • 4+2 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • 1 parking
  • 2000-2500 sq ft

Listed 33 days ago · MLS® X13794192

About this home

Welcome to this charming 2.5-storey century home in Hamilton's Gibson/Stipley South neighbourhood, where timeless character meets a modern twist. Offering 4+2 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 2,055 sq. ft. of above-grade living space, this detached home beautifully blends the charm and character of its era with the comfort and convenience of today. The main floor features a spacious living and dining room combination, an eat-in kitchen, and a convenient powder room. The second floor offers three bedrooms, including a generous primary bedroom with its own ensuite and walk-in bathroom, along with a shared bathroom and convenient laundry. The third-floor loft provides versatile additional space that can be used as a bedroom, home office, or flex space, complete with its own bathroom. The fully finished basement features a separate entrance, kitchen, bathroom, two additional bedrooms, and ample storage space, offering excellent flexibility for extended family, guests, or additional living needs. Situated on a 30' x 100' lot, the home has been thoughtfully updated while retaining its original appeal. Recent improvements include new roof shingles in 2021, A/C, furnace, windows, and appliances in 2021, a new dishwasher and hardwood flooring added to the main and upper floors in 2024, a new deck in 2025, and a new front porch in 2026. The property also includes one rear laneway parking space. Ideally located close to stores, shopping, public transit, schools, and Hamilton's downtown core, this home offers both convenience and character in one of Hamilton's established neighbourhoods.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
2000-2500 sq ft
Lot
30 × 100 ft
Basement
Apartment, Finished, Full, Separate Entrance
Garage
None
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$6,831 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Gibson
Municipality
Hamilton
Price per sq ft
$378 (about the same as detached houses in Gibson)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground + 2 below
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (basement), 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (third)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
7 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Electric, Living Room
Features
In-Law Suite, Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Age
100+
Faces
East
Outdoor
Deck, Porch Enclosed, Shed

Parking

Total parking
1
Driveway and parking
Lane, Private

Lot

Size
30 × 100 ft (rectangular)

More

Possession
Flexible
Nearby
Fenced Yard, Hospital, Library, Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit
Cross street
Vineland Ave

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenBasement3.1 × 3 m (10'2" × 9'10")
BathroomBasement2.79 × 1.57 m (9'2" × 5'2")3 Pc Bath
Bedroom 2Basement2.69 × 3.23 m (8'10" × 10'7")
BedroomBasement2.72 × 3.1 m (8'11" × 10'2")
Living RoomBasement2.64 × 4.6 m (8'8" × 15'1")
Living RoomMain9.32 × 6.76 m (30'7" × 22'2")
KitchenMain5.56 × 3.1 m (18'3" × 10'2")
BathroomMain1.09 × 2.01 m (3'7" × 6'7")2 Pc Bath
BedroomSecond4.27 × 3.25 m (14' × 10'8")
BedroomSecond3.23 × 3.35 m (10'7" × 11')
Primary BedroomSecond2.69 × 4.95 m (8'10" × 16'3")
BathroomSecond2.64 × 1.68 m (8'8" × 5'6")2 Pc Ensuite
BathroomSecond1.52 × 2.29 m (5' × 7'6")3 Pc Bath
Bedroom 2Third4.27 × 3 m (14' × 9'10")
BathroomThird2.21 × 1.37 m (7'3" × 4'6")4 Pc Bath
OfficeThird1.83 × 5.03 m (6' × 16'6")

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

  • 🚆 Hamilton GO Centre2.7 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 16 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 5 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: FreshCo (900 m). Nearest park: Stirton Tot-Lot (600 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Prince of Wales Elementary Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 49%
    7 min walk
  • Adelaide Hoodless Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 52%
    8 min walk
  • St. Ann Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 52%
    9 min walk
  • École élémentaire catholique Notre-Dame French
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 65%
    15 min walk

Secondary

  • Bernie Custis Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 36%, literacy test 65%
    6 min walk
  • St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education Centre - Downtown East Campus Catholic7 min walk
  • Cathedral High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 43%, literacy test 64%
    15 min walk

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area L8M

Owners / renters
40% / 60%
Median household income
$61,200
Average age
40
Children under 15
14%
Homes
38% detached, 13% high-rise
Commute by transit
15%
Population
13,774

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 1.3%, Arabic 0.6%, Polish 0.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area in Niagara Peninsula Conservation’s mapping.

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Safety

Crime Severity Index for Hamilton police: 62 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Flood and regulation mapping: Niagara Peninsula Conservation open data. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To downtown Hamilton: 3 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

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Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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Short-term rentals

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