169 Forest Avenue, Hamilton, ON L8N 1X8
Corktown, Hamilton · Near Forest Ave & Ferguson Ave S · View map
About this home
Four bedrooms in Corktown at $389,900. This detached two storey home sits on a 31 x 99 ft lot with twobathrooms, high ceilings and the character this neighbourhood is known for, plus a side addition finishedwith heated flooring. It needs some TLC, and the price leaves room to put your own updates and finishesinto it. Located a short walk to the downtown core, Augusta Street, St. Joseph's Hospital and theHamilton GO Centre, with the escarpment close by. Bring your ideas and your contractor.
The home
- Type
- Detached home
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Square footage
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 9
- Basement
- None
- Lot size
- 31 x 99 ft
- Faces
- North
- Approximate age
- 100+ years
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Stucco (Plaster)
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- Window Unit(s)
- Fireplace
- No
Garage & parking
- Driveway spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 2
- Parking features
- Private Double
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $4,176/yr
- Tax year
- 2026
- Occupancy
- Vacant
- Possession
- Immediate
- Cross street
- Forest Ave & Ferguson Ave S
- Neighbourhood
- Corktown
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$223 (at 1,750 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- X14158058
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The home and its surroundings
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- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
169 Forest Avenue, Hamilton, ON L8N 1X8
Corktown, Hamilton · Near Forest Ave & Ferguson Ave S
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Listing history for 169 Forest Avenue
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Frequently asked questions about 169 Forest Avenue
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 169 Forest Avenue listed for, and what would it cost each month?
169 Forest Avenue is listed for $389,900. With 20% down ($77,980), the mortgage payment would be roughly $1,573 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $1,921 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 169 Forest Avenue freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
169 Forest Avenue is a detached home in Corktown, Hamilton. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 169 Forest Avenue have?
169 Forest Avenue has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The listing gives the style as 2-storey.
Does 169 Forest Avenue have a garage and parking?
The listing does not show a garage. The driveway adds 2 spaces. In total the listing counts 2 parking spaces.
Does 169 Forest Avenue have a finished basement?
No. The listing shows no basement for this home.
What style of home is 169 Forest Avenue?
169 Forest Avenue is a detached home. A detached home stands on its own lot with no shared walls.
How big is 169 Forest Avenue, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 1,500 and 2,000 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 31 x 99 ft.
How is 169 Forest Avenue heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). Cooling is window unit(s).
What are the property taxes for 169 Forest Avenue?
Property taxes are $4,176 a year (2026), or about $348 a month.
Where is 169 Forest Avenue?
169 Forest Avenue is in the Corktown community of Hamilton. The nearest main intersection is Forest Ave & Ferguson Ave S. The postal code is L8N 1X8.
Is 169 Forest Avenue still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X14158058). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar properties near 169 Forest Avenue asking?
Similar properties for sale nearby right now include 11 Mcneil Street at $389,990 (3 bed), 240 East Avenue N at $399,000 (3+1 bed) and 54 Edinburgh Avenue at $419,900 (3 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 169 Forest Avenue sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
How do I book a showing at 169 Forest Avenue?
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*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.