98 Sanford Avenue S
St. Clair, Hamilton, L8M 2G8
$629,900
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 1 parking
- 1500-2000 sq ft
Listed 12 days ago · MLS® X13875362
Open house
- Saturday, October 24 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Add to calendar
About this home
Stunning 2.5 storey character home in a sought-after central Hamilton location! Offering exceptional value for the discerning buyer, this well-maintained 1906 home beautifully blends classic charm with modern updates. Step onto the inviting covered front porch and into a main floor featuring high ceilings, durable quality laminate flooring, and a terrific open-concept kitchen. The living room boasts an ornamental fireplace (chimney removed). Upstairs, discover generous bedrooms, two walk-in closets, and a stylish 4-piece bathroom with a separate tub and shower. The versatile 3rd-floor loft makes a perfect primary bedroom, family room, or home office. Includes basement laundry with a 2 piece powder, and a parged, waterproofed basement for peace of mind. Metal roof
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Age
- 100+ years
- Size
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- Lot
- 27.32 × 95 ft
- Basement
- Full, Unfinished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $5,139 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- St. Clair
- Municipality
- Hamilton
- Price per sq ft
- $360 (about the same as detached houses in St. Clair)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (basement)
- Rooms
- 7 above ground
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Yes
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, Stucco (Plaster)
- Roof
- Metal
- Age
- 100+
- Faces
- West
- Outdoor
- Deck
Parking
- Total parking
- 1
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 27.32 × 95 ft (rectangular)
- Acreage
- < .50
More
- Possession
- flexible
- Nearby
- Hospital, Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, School
- Cross street
- Delaware
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Ground | 6.24 × 3.35 m (20'6" × 11') | |
| Foyer | Main | 2.85 × 3.45 m (9'4" × 11'4") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 2.86 × 4.34 m (9'5" × 14'3") | |
| Dining Room | Ground | 3.5 × 3.35 m (11'6" × 11') | |
| Kitchen | Ground | 4.26 × 3.04 m (14' × 10') | |
| Living Room | Main | 3.47 × 9.57 m (11'5" × 31'5") | |
| Mud Room | Main | 2.54 × 2.21 m (8'4" × 7'3") | |
| Mud Room | Ground | 2.54 × 2.21 m (8'4" × 7'3") | |
| Bathroom | Second | 2.85 × 3.23 m (9'4" × 10'7") | 4 Pc Bath |
| Living Room | Main | 3.47 × 9.57 m (11'5" × 31'5") | |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 4.08 × 3.35 m (13'5" × 11') | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.42 × 4.06 m (11'3" × 13'4") | |
| Bathroom | Second | 2.85 × 3.23 m (9'4" × 10'7") | 4 Pc Bath |
| Bathroom | Second | 2.85 × 3.23 m (9'4" × 10'7") | 4 Pc Bath |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 3.37 × 3.35 m (11'1" × 11') | |
| Bedroom | Second | 2.89 × 3 m (9'6" × 9'10") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.42 × 4.06 m (11'3" × 13'4") | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 3.4 × 3.35 m (11'2" × 11') | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.45 × 3.45 m (11'4" × 11'4") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 2.88 × 3 m (9'5" × 9'10") | |
| Loft | Third | 9.18 × 5.53 m (30'1" × 18'2") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.45 × 3.45 m (11'4" × 11'4") | |
| Loft | Third | 5.4 × 9.22 m (17'9" × 30'3") | |
| Laundry | Basement | 2.2 × 2.67 m (7'3" × 8'9") | 2 Pc Bath |
| Loft | Third | 5.4 × 9.22 m (17'9" × 30'3") | |
| Laundry | Basement | 2.18 × 2.67 m (7'2" × 8'9") | 2 Pc Bath |
| Laundry | Basement | 2.18 × 2.67 m (7'2" × 8'9") | 2 Pc Bath |
| Other | Basement | 1.41 × 1.84 m (4'8" × 6') | |
| Laundry | Basement | 2.18 × 2.67 m (7'2" × 8'9") | 2 Pc Bath |
| Other | Basement | 1.41 × 1.84 m (4'8" × 6') | |
| Workshop | Basement | 3.47 × 9.24 m (11'5" × 30'4") | |
| Laundry | Basement | 2.18 × 2.67 m (7'2" × 8'9") | 2 Pc Bath |
| Other | Basement | 1.41 × 1.84 m (4'8" × 6') | |
| Workshop | Basement | 3.47 × 9.24 m (11'5" × 30'4") | |
| Workshop | Basement | 3.47 × 9.24 m (11'5" × 30'4") |
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚆 Hamilton GO Centre1.8 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 5 grocery stores, 22 cafés and restaurants, 12 parks, 9 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: No Frills (500 m). Nearest park: Myrtle Park (100 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- St. Patrick's Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 69%, math 41%12 min walk - Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 38%13 min walk - Cathy Wever Elementary Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 72%, math 23%15 min walk - Adelaide Hoodless Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 52%15 min walk
Secondary
- Cathedral High School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 43%, literacy test 64%7 min walk - St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education Centre - Downtown East Campus Catholic11 min walk
- Bernie Custis Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 36%, literacy test 65%1.4 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 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: 2 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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Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE BURLOAK REAL ESTATE SERVICES.
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