43.2446° N · 80.0471° W — Rural Ancaster, Hamilton — MLS® #X13759830
1853 Governors Rd
$949,999
Rural Ancaster, Hamilton, Ontario L9H 5E3
- 4
- BedroomsBeds
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 1500-2000 sqft1500-2000
- SizeSq ft
- 200.07 x 269.35 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
1853 Governors Rd is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached house in Rural Ancaster, Hamilton, listed for sale at an asking price of $949,999 (MLS® X13759830).
Welcome to 1853 Governor Rd. Nestled on an impressive 1.27 acre corner lot in the heart of rural Ancaster, this 1.5-storey detached home, built in 1940, presents a rare opportunity to own a spacious country property with endless potential. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a versatile rec room, this home provides ample space for growing families, hobbyists, or those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle. The spacious kitchen is filled with natural light from its large windows and flows into a generous formal dining room, creating an inviting setting for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to enjoy the double tier deck, perfect for relaxing or hosting family and friends, while the attached garage adds everyday convenience. Whether you're looking to update and personalize the existing home or envision building your dream estate, this property offers an exceptional canvas in a highly desirable location. Ideally situated directly across Oak Hill Academy, minutes from McMaster University, and the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. Community Centre & General Store just steps away. The flexibility is endless.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
68Good
Condition score
6 condition-related facts documented
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
28Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$1,537/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 40 detached homes with 4 bedrooms for lease in Hamilton right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The data table
Every fact
Everything the board publishes for this home.
- Tax
- $5,721 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13759830
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Time on market
- Size
- 1500-2000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 200.07 x 269.35 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Detached, 8 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 1853 Governors Rd, Hamilton, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $949,999 | N/A | For Sale | X13759830 |
Inside
Room by room
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Community
- Rural Ancaster
- Municipality
- Hamilton
Building
- Size
- 1500-2000 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Main, 1 × 3pc Lower
- Basement Type
- Partial Basement
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- Detached
- Garage
- 2
- Additional Parking
- 6
- Total Parking
- 8
Utilities
- Water
- Other
- Cooling
- Wall Unit, Window Unit
- Heating Type
- Radiant
Land
- Sewer
- Septic
- Frontage
- 200.07 ft
- Depth
- 269.35 ft
- Lot Size
- 200.07 x 269.35 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Around it
Detached in Rural Ancaster
Active listings only, today.
Detached homes for sale in Rural Ancaster right now
- For sale now
- 12
- Median asking price
- $2M
- New in 7 days
- 1
- Price cuts
- 17%
Middle half: $1.7M to $2.69M
3 in 28 days
2 listings
This home is asking 52% below the median, lower than three quarters of them.
See all homes in Rural AncasterAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
Site report
What the record says
What the City and the conservation authority have on file for this address.
- provincial plansOn recordInside the Greenbelt (Niagara Escarpment Plan) and the Niagara Escarpment plan area (Escarpment Rural Area) These provincial plans set policies on new buildings, new lots and some changes to the land; the municipality can say which apply to this property.
- wetlandNone in rangeNo mapped wetland within 120 m
- aggregateNone in rangeNo licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- wellsNone in rangeNo recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- railOn recordNearest rail line: 170 m
- trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 10.0 km
- water wellsOn record8 water-supply wells recorded within 250 m All were drilled for domestic use. From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 24.4 m.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 7.6 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (29 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- bedrockOn recordBedrock about 4 m down nearby The middle depth to bedrock in the well records within 500 m.
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- fcsiNone in rangeNo federal contaminated site within 1 km The federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.
- electricityOn recordElectricity is distributed here by Hydro One Networks Inc.
- internet speedNone in rangeNo wired internet is listed at this location Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (40 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
- broadbandOn recordAcross the surrounding area: fibre to the home, DSL internet listed Fibre to the home: Bell. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Rogers, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.
Each record is the map at the home’s location, not an inspection. Confirm anything that matters with the municipality, Hamilton Conservation Authority or the record’s publisher.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Lot
- Street frontage
- 200.07 ft61 m
- Depth
- 269.35 ft82.1 m
The record marks this lot irregular, so its area is not the frontage multiplied by the depth. It is not given here. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by MPAC.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $15,475
- Total land transfer tax
- $15,475
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $11,475
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $949,999
- $11,000
- Ontario total
- $15,475
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Schools
Nearest schools
Straight-line distances. Check catchments with the board.
ElementaryEQAO average 2024–25
- Spring Valley SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–867%Grade 6 average5.5 km
- St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades JK–876%Grade 6 average5.6 km
- Sir William Osler Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion76%Grade 6 average5.7 km
- Frank Panabaker North SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 1–8 · French Immersion72%Grade 3 average6 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Ancaster High SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–1267%Grade 9 math4.7 km
- Dundas Valley Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–1258%Grade 9 math5.9 km
- Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1269%Grade 9 math6.4 km
- St. Mary Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1269%Grade 9 math9.8 km
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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The ledger
What it costs to own
Worked out for this home. Change any number.
A month, all in
$4,812
- Mortgage$4,335
- Property tax$477
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$15,475
$11,475 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$3,275
a month, median asking rent of 40 similar homes in Hamilton.
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