74 Royal Avenue
Ainslie Wood, Hamilton, L8S 2C5
$729,000
- 2+3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 parking
- 700-1100 sq ft
Listed 83 days ago · MLS® X13617912
About this home
Welcome to this charming brick bungalow in Hamilton's sought-after Ainslie Wood neighbourhood, offering an exceptional opportunity for families, investors, or those seeking income potential. Ideally situated just minutes from McMaster University, McMaster Hospital, parks, schools, shopping, public transit, and major highways, this home combines everyday convenience with outstanding versatility.Step inside to a bright and inviting main level featuring a spacious living room filled with natural light, a functional kitchen with ample cabinetry, two well-sized bedrooms, and a 3-piece bathroom. The thoughtful layout provides comfortable everyday living while maintaining the warmth and character of this well-maintained home.The fully finished basement expands the living space with three additional bedrooms, a second 3-piece bathroom, and excellent flexibility for extended family, guests, or student accommodations. With five bedrooms in total, this property presents an excellent investment opportunity in one of Hamilton's strongest rental markets.Situated on a generous 37.5' x 100' lot with private parking for two vehicles, the home also offers outdoor space to relax, entertain, or further enhance. A new central air conditioning unit was installed in 2021, providing added comfort and peace of mind. The property is currently generating $3,800 per month in rental income, making it an attractive turnkey investment.Located in one of Hamilton's most desirable west-end neighbourhoods, just steps to McMaster University, McMaster Hospital, scenic trails, restaurants, transit, and everyday amenities, this move-in-ready property offers an outstanding opportunity for both investors and homeowners alike.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Size
- 700-1100 sq ft
- Lot
- 37.5 × 100 ft
- Basement
- Finished, Full
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $5,466 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- Ainslie Wood
- Municipality
- Hamilton
- Price per sq ft
- $810 (17% above detached houses in Ainslie Wood, $694)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2 above ground + 3 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
- Rooms
- 8 above ground
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Features
- Water Heater
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Radiant, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- Bungalow
- Exterior
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Faces
- North
Parking
- Total parking
- 2
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 37.5 × 100 ft (rectangular)
- Acreage
- < .50
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- School, Public Transit, Place Of Worship, Library, Park
- Cross street
- Leland St
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Basement | ||
| Living Room | Main | 5.33 × 3.66 m (17'6" × 12') | |
| Kitchen | Main | 2.74 × 3.35 m (9' × 11') | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 2.97 × 3 m (9'9" × 9'10") | |
| Bedroom | Main | 2.97 × 3 m (9'9" × 9'10") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 3 Pc Bath | |
| Bedroom | Basement | 3.05 × 3.96 m (10' × 13') | |
| Bedroom | Basement | 2.9 × 3.81 m (9'6" × 12'6") | |
| Bedroom | Basement | 3.05 × 3.51 m (10' × 11'6") | |
| Bathroom | Basement | 3 Pc Bath |
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Walkable
- 🚆 Hamilton GO Centre4.3 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 28 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 4 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Fortinos (550 m). Nearest park: Alexander Park (500 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 57%5 min walk - Glenwood Special Day School18 min walk
- Mountview Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 80%, math 65%1.5 km - St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 58%1.8 km
Secondary
- St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 69%, literacy test 86%7 min walk - Dalewood Senior Public School14 min walk
- Westdale Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 57%, literacy test 88%1.9 km
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 L8S
- Owners / renters
- 39% / 61%
- Median household income
- $62,800
- Average age
- 39
- Children under 15
- 11%
- Homes
- 42% detached, 33% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 17%
- Population
- 15,787
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 4.5%, Arabic 1.8%, Gujarati 1.1%, Spanish 0.8%.
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: 4 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).
From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.
Short-term rentals
Only in your principal residence, with a City business licence (since December 2023).
Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
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