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689 Burgess Avenue, Hamilton, ONL8H 6J2

Parkview
5
1
1,100–1,500 ft²
Detached2 Parking41.67 × 112 ft Lot
Listed by RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.

Assigned school

46% EQAO

Hillcrest Elementary Public School

Childcare

6 centres

1.6 km closest

Block profile

82% owners

$84k median

Small-area Census counts are randomly rounded by Statistics Canada.

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Property Information

Property TypeDetached
Lot Size41.67 × 112 ft
BasementFull, Separate Entrance, Partially Finished
Parking2 parking spaces · Private
Property taxes$3,908/yr (2025)
Days on Market6 Days
Listed DateAug 27, 2026
MLS® NumberX13719984

Monthly Cost

Description

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS - UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL ... Excellent opportunity for renovators, investors, contractors or buyers seeking a property with significant upside potential. Situated in East Hamilton, 689 Burgess Avenue offers an opportunity for renovators, investors, contractors, or buyers ready to roll up their sleeves and transform a property into something special. This 1,204 sq ft brick bungalow provides a solid starting point with a functional layout, generous living space, and plenty of potential for those with vision and creativity. The main level features a living room, kitchen, dining room, 4 bedrooms, and a 3-piece bathroom. A separate side entrance leads to the full basement, which includes laundry, an extra bedroom, storage space, and a rough-in for a future bathroom. The property also features solar panels with a solar inverter, single driveway with parking for 2 vehicles, and a fenced back yard. Located close to public transit, parks, schools, shopping, and with easy highway access, this property combines a convenient location with endless possibilities. Bring your ideas and creativity to unlock the potential of this home. CLICK ON MULTIMEDIA for more.

Listing History

Event
Date
Price
Listed
Aug 27, 2026
$479,000

Shows activity for this MLS® listing. Prior listings and sold records appear when available.

Location

Map showing 689 Burgess Avenue, Hamilton, ON L8H 6J2 inside the Hillcrest Elementary Public School attendance boundaryView on Map

School Catchments

School boundaries and eligibility may change. Confirm school eligibility directly with the school board.

All Hamilton school catchments

Licensed Childcare Nearby

6 licensed centres nearby · closest 1.6 km

Licensed Child Care Centre
Niwasa Early Learning And Child Care Centre
785 Britannia Avenue, Hamilton
1.6 km
CWELCC
Full day
Operator: Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg
Licence #57214·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Umbrella Family - Hillcrest
40 Eastwood Street, Hamilton
1.6 km
CWELCC
Full day · Half day · Before & after school
Operator: Umbrella Family And Child Centres Of Hamilton
Licence #0003961·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Boys And Girls Of Hamilton - Parkdale Site
139 Parkdale Avenue, Hamilton
1.7 km
CWELCC
Before & after school
Operator: Hamilton East Kiwanis Boys & Girls Club
Licence #57279·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Ymca Arrowsmith Child Care Centre
26 Arrowsmith Road, Hamilton
2.2 km
CWELCC
Full day
Operator: Ymca Of Hamiltonburlingtonbrantford
Licence #63235·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Ymca Sacc - W.H. Ballard
801 Dunsmure Road, Hamilton
2.3 km
Before & after school
Operator: Ymca Of Hamiltonburlingtonbrantford
Licence #13045·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Future Kidz Academy Of Learning
505 Queenston Road, Hamilton
2.5 km
CWELCC
Full day
Operator: Future Family Care Inc
Licence #62573·Child Care Centre

Area Checks

  • 272 m from a rail corridor

    Visit at train times to judge noise and vibration for yourself.

    Source: Ontario Railway Network (ORWN) · as of Sep 2026

Also checked, nothing flagged at this location: conservation-regulated areas, provincially significant wetlands, the Greenbelt, the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Niagara Escarpment plan, areas of natural and scientific interest, hydro transmission corridors.

Not openly mapped for this area (ask the local conservation authority): flood hazard mapping.

Screened against public government mapping at this home’s location — simplified boundaries, not a survey, an appraisal or a legal determination. Confirm anything that matters with the authority named.

About Parkview

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Who lives here

A snapshot of this home’s immediate area — the census dissemination area it sits in.

82%
Homeowners
61%
Households with kids
$84,000
Median income
47
Median age
More about this area
2.5
Avg. household size
15%
University degree
19%
Newcomers (immigrants)
Age profile455 residents
Under 2017%
20–3420%
35–6442%
65+20%

StatCan 2021 Census · this home’s dissemination area (DA 35250754). Values are randomly rounded by Statistics Canada for privacy.

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DistrictIQ Inc., BrokerageMLS® data provided by PropTxUpdated Aug 27, 2026
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