25 Fairholt Road S
Gibson, Hamilton, L8M 2T2
$849,900
Reduced $25,000 from $874,900
- 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
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Basement | 3.1 × 3 m (10'2" × 9'10") | |
| Bathroom | Basement | 2.79 × 1.57 m (9'2" × 5'2") | 3 Pc Bath |
| Bedroom 2 | Basement | 2.69 × 3.23 m (8'10" × 10'7") | |
| Bedroom | Basement | 2.72 × 3.1 m (8'11" × 10'2") | |
| Living Room | Basement | 2.64 × 4.6 m (8'8" × 15'1") | |
| Living Room | Main | 9.32 × 6.76 m (30'7" × 22'2") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 5.56 × 3.1 m (18'3" × 10'2") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 1.09 × 2.01 m (3'7" × 6'7") | 2 Pc Bath |
| Bedroom | Second | 4.27 × 3.25 m (14' × 10'8") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.23 × 3.35 m (10'7" × 11') | |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 2.69 × 4.95 m (8'10" × 16'3") | |
| Bathroom | Second | 2.64 × 1.68 m (8'8" × 5'6") | 2 Pc Ensuite |
| Bathroom | Second | 1.52 × 2.29 m (5' × 7'6") | 3 Pc Bath |
| Bedroom 2 | Third | 4.27 × 3 m (14' × 9'10") | |
| Bathroom | Third | 2.21 × 1.37 m (7'3" × 4'6") | 4 Pc Bath |
| Office | Third | 1.83 × 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.
Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.
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.
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
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
Only in your principal residence, with a City business licence (since December 2023).
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