8 Balsam Avenue N 2

Stipley, Hamilton, L8L 6Y2

$1,750/mo

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 2 parking
  • 700-1100 sq ft

Listed 15 days ago · MLS® X13860276

About this home

Welcome to 8 Balsam Avenue North! This two storey 2nd & 3rd floor apartment situated in Stipley features three bedrooms, and one complete bath with an optional oversized 2+office layout! Plenty of windows allowing for tons of natural light throughout the day and a common area backyard for fresh air, this apartment is one you do not want to miss! Easy access to local shops, cafes, schools, Hamilton Stadium, Gage Park, and an exciting collection of independent restaurants. With transit routes and quick connections to the QEW and downtown Hamilton nearby, residents can enjoy convenient commuting. *Notable Features* Oversized third floor, ensuite laundry, and quiet street. Easily accessible parking with separate unit entrances for added privacy.

Details

Type
Upper Level
Style
2-Storey
Size
700-1100 sq ft
Basement
None
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Neighbourhood
Stipley
Municipality
Hamilton
Rent increase limit
Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (second)
Rooms
5 above ground
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
No
Laundry
Ensuite
Furnished
Unfurnished

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick Front
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Faces
East

Parking

Total parking
2
Driveway and parking
Private

More

Possession
Immediate
Cross street
King St E & Cage Ave N

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain1.1 × 1.1 m (3'7" × 3'7")
Living RoomMain1.1 × 1.1 m (3'7" × 3'7")
Bedroom 2Lower1.1 × 1 m (3'7" × 3'3")
Primary BedroomMain

Location

Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map

The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

  • 🚆 Hamilton GO Centre3.2 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 22 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 4 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: FreshCo (650 m). Nearest park: Belview Park (550 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Prince of Wales Elementary Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 49%
    6 min walk
  • Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 31%
    8 min walk
  • Adelaide Hoodless Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 52%
    11 min walk
  • St. Ann Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 52%
    13 min walk

Secondary

  • Bernie Custis Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 36%, literacy test 65%
    3 min walk
  • St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education Centre - Downtown East Campus Catholic13 min walk
  • Cathedral High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 43%, literacy test 64%
    1.5 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 L8L

Owners / renters
52% / 48%
Median household income
$65,000
Average age
38
Children under 15
17%
Homes
50% detached, 11% high-rise
Commute by transit
14%
Population
32,312

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Portuguese 2.7%, Arabic 1.5%, Vietnamese 1.4%, Spanish 1.2%.

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).

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).

City rules

Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

Listed by RARE REAL ESTATE.

Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.

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