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For saleMLS® X13659608

687 Upper James Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 2Z4

Balfour · L9C 2Z4

$689,000

$459 / sq ft

2 months on market

Bedrooms
3+2
Bathrooms
2
Interior
1,500 sf
Parking
3
Lot
50 × 109 ft

What's special

  • 3 parking spaces
  • Central air
  • Separate entrance
  • In-law suite

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About this property

Move-in ready home in one of Hamilton's most convenient locations! Close to schools, parks, shopping, transit, and all the amenities you need. Beautifully updated throughout, this home offers two separate living spaces, ideal for an in-law suite or potential rental income. The upper level features a modern kitchen with quartz countertops, updated appliances, renovated bathrooms, and plenty of natural light. The finished basement with a separate entrance includes its own kitchen and bathroom for added flexibility. Recent updates include windows (2025), furnace (2025), updated light fixtures throughout, and fully renovated bathrooms. With parking for three cars, this is a fantastic opportunity for families, first-time buyers, or investors!

Rooms

8 rooms. Dimensions as published by the listing brokerage.

Room dimensions and features
RoomLevelDimensionsFeatures
KitchenGround3.76 × 4.01 m12.3 × 13.2 ft—
Living RoomGround3.56 × 7.42 m11.7 × 24.3 ft—
BedroomGround3.25 × 3.61 m10.7 × 11.8 ft—
BedroomSecond3.38 × 3.56 m11.1 × 11.7 ft—
BedroomSecond3.78 × 3.86 m12.4 × 12.7 ft—
KitchenBasement5.41 × 5.44 m17.7 × 17.8 ft—
BedroomBasement3.45 × 2.34 m11.3 × 7.7 ft—
BedroomBasement3.02 × 2.82 m9.9 × 9.3 ft—

Features

  • In-Law Suite

Property details

Property

Property type
detached
Bedrooms
3 + 2
Bathrooms
2
Interior size
1,500 sq ft
Lot size
50 × 109 ft
Possession
Flexible

Interior

Basement
Finished, Full, Separate Entrance
Heating
Forced Air · Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Exposure
East

Exterior & services

Construction
Brick
Parking spaces
3
Sewer
Sewer

Costs

List price
$689,000
Property taxes
$4,031 / year (2025)
Price per sq ft
$459

Listing

MLS® number
X13659608
Status
For sale
Listed
August 10, 2026
Days on market
86
Last updated
August 10, 2026
Listing brokerage
CITYGATE REALTY INC.

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What this home costs beyond the asking price, and how that price compares to what else is on the market.

How this price compares

This home is priced in line with comparable listings — about 58% of comparable detached listings in Balfour are asking less.

$602KMedian $677K$745K
This home
$459 / sq ft
Comparable median
$949 / sq ft

Based on 12 comparable active detached listings in Balfour. These are asking prices, not sale prices.

Mortgage estimate

Down payment6.4% · minimum $43,900
$43,900
Interest rate5-year fixed, illustrative only
4.49%
Amortization
Principal & interest
$3,566.87
Property tax (est.)
$335.92
Estimated monthly
$3,903

Estimate only. Excludes CMHC insurance premiums, which apply below 20% down, and does not constitute a mortgage approval or an offer of credit.

Land transfer tax

Payable on closing, on top of the purchase price.

Ontario
$10,255
Total due on closing
$10,255

An estimate on the asking price of $689,000. Rates current as of September 2026; confirm the final figure with your real estate lawyer.

Listing courtesy of CITYGATE REALTY INC.. Listing data is provided in part by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate. Information is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties. Data is updated every 15 minutes.

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