837 Upper Ottawa Street in Hamilton: Lisgar House for sale : MLS®# X12349255
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Welcome to 837 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton, ON! Beautifully renovated 1938 S. Feet detached 4-level backsplit is move-in ready and located in the heart of Hamiltons desirable Lisgar neighbourhood. Exceptionally clean and freshly painted, this home features 3+1 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, offering both comfort and versatility with excellent income orin-law suite potential. Enjoy a modern layout with numerous stylish upgrades, including gleaming hardwood floors, a contemporary kitchen with crown moulding, upgraded lighting fixtures, California shutters, brand new zebra blinds, and a cozy gas fireplace. The home is equipped with high-efficiency appliances and a variable-speed ECM gas furnace with a heat pump AC, complete with a programmable climate controller providing year-round comfort and energy savings. The roof has been refreshed with durable fiberglass shingles. The main level offers an open-concept living and dining space with large windows, premium flooring, and a tasteful tile backsplash. Upstairs, you'll find three bright bedrooms and an upgraded full bathroom.The lower level boasts a separate side entrance, a large family room, a second full bathroom, and an additional bedroom perfect for extended family or potential rental income. A clean, dry basement provides additional storage or future customization opportunities. The attached 16 ft garage comfortably fits one vehicle and includes extra space for storage, or workshop. The private, fully fenced backyard features wrap-around concrete and large shade, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Ample parking is available with a driveway that accommodates up to four vehicles. Located in a well-established, family-friendly neighbourhood, this home is close to public transit, major amenities, shopping centres, banks, restaurants, parks, and recreational facilities. Easy access to the Lincoln Alexander Parkway. Ideal for families, first-time homebuyers, or investors seeking a turnkey property.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
Backsplit 4
Total Approx Floor Area:
1500-2000
Depth:
100'30.5 m
Frontage:
39'4½"12 m
Direction Faces:
East
Bedrooms:
3+1
Bathrooms:
2.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
8
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Foundation:
Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Full, Unfinished
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
Attached
Garage Spaces:
1.5
Parking Features:
Private Double
Parking Spaces:
4
Total Parking Spaces:
5.5
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
Immediate
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$6,437.67 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
-
Hamilton
Lisgar
Hamilton
Other
Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, All Electric Light Fixtures and all Window Coverings.
Data was last updated August 25, 2025 at 02:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
73
Avg list price:
$1,299,888
Min list price:
$690,000
Max list price:
$2,100,000
Avg days on market:
24
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
630
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Lisgar. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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