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56 Academy Street, Hamilton, ON L9G 2Y1

Ancaster
2
3
2,000–2,500 ft²
Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE STATE REALTY

Assigned school

69% EQAO

Rousseau Public School

Childcare

6 centres

0.3 km closest

Area profile

97% owners

$136k median

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

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Property Information

Property TypeDetached
Lot Size63 × 240 ft
BasementFull, Partially Finished
Parking7 parking spaces · Private Double · Attached
Property taxes$13,317/yr (2026)
Days on Market29 Days
Listed DateSep 5, 2026
MLS® NumberX13748436

School Catchments

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Monthly Cost

Description

WHEN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS, BE SURE TO ANSWER. Have you been waiting for a truly exceptional luxury bungalow in the heart of Ancaster Village? Tucked away on a private 63' x 236' lot, this impressive 2,400 sq. ft. executive bungalow is steps from local restaurants, the Ancaster Tennis & Lawn Bowling Clubs and Memorial Arts Centre. Custom built in 2013 with exceptional craftsmanship and the finest materials, this sophisticated home offers privacy, elegance and effortless one-floor living. A 100-ft. aggregate driveway, mature landscaping and beautiful gardens create a striking first impression. The grand foyer opens to a spectacular great room with soaring 12-ft. ceilings, gas fireplace, pot lights and 8-ft. French doors overlooking the professionally landscaped backyard. The elegant dining room features a dramatic 15-ft. ceiling, crown moulding and stunning chandelier. The gourmet eat-in kitchen is beautifully appointed with a large island, granite counters and premium appliances including JennAir refrigerator, gas cooktop with griddle, AEG wall oven, steam oven and convection microwave. Patio doors lead to the covered rear patio-perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining. The luxurious primary suite features a custom walk-in closet and spa-inspired 6-piece ensuite with glass shower and sunken jetted tub. A second bedroom at the opposite end offers ensuite privileges for family or guests. A separate entrance leads to a practical mudroom/laundry area and private office with built-in desk. The partially finished lower level offers a 650 sq. ft. recreation room, 3-piece bath and cantina, plus over 1,700 sq. ft. of additional space with endless possibilities. Private. Sophisticated. Uniquely Ancaster. More than a home-an exceptional opportunity in one of Ancaster's most desirable village settings.

Listing History

Event
Date
Price
Price Changed
Oct 2, 2026
$1,599,900
Listed
Sep 5, 2026
$1,699,900

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Location

Map showing 56 Academy Street, Hamilton, ON L9G 2Y1 inside the Rousseau Public School attendance boundaryView on Map

Licensed Childcare Nearby

6 licensed centres nearby · closest 335 m

Licensed Child Care Centre
Ancaster Little Gems Children Centre
339 Wilson Street, Ancaster
0.3 km
CWELCC
Full day · Before & after school
Operator: Ancaster Little Gems Children Centre Inc.
Licence #58957·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Ancaster Montessori School Inc.
265 Wilson Street, Ancaster
0.5 km
Full day
Licence #58245·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Ymca Sacc - Rousseau
103 Mcniven Road, Ancaster
0.8 km
Before & after school
Operator: Ymca Of Hamiltonburlingtonbrantford
Licence #12997·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Village Treehouse Childcare Inc.
126 Wilson Street, Ancaster
1.0 km
CWELCC
Full day
Operator: Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres Inc.
Licence #61378·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
St. Ann - Ancaster Before And After School Program
24 Fiddlers Green Road, Ancaster
1.6 km
CWELCC
Before & after school
Operator: Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres Inc.
Licence #0005090·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Umbrella Family - Ancaster Meadow
93 Kitty Murray Lane, Ancaster
1.7 km
CWELCC
Full day · Half day · Before & after school
Operator: Umbrella Family And Child Centres Of Hamilton
Licence #0003218·Child Care Centre

Area Checks

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, rail corridors, 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 Ancaster

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Area profile

Mostly owner-occupied: 97% of households own and 3% rent; median household income is $136,000; 54% of households have children.

97%
Own their home
3%
Rent
$136,000
Median household income
2.6
Avg. household size
54%
Households with kids
48
Median age
More about this area
52%
University degree
24%
Newcomers (immigrants)
Age profile861 residents
Under 2021%
20–3413%
35–6438%
65+28%

StatCan 2021 Census · the dissemination area around this home (DA 35251059). Values are randomly rounded by Statistics Canada for privacy.

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