43.2605° N · 79.9157° W — Westdale, Hamilton — MLS® #X13815256
4 Forsyth Ave
$1,449,900
Westdale, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4E1
- 7+2
- BedroomsBeds
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 2500-3000 sqft2500-3000
- SizeSq ft
- 89 x 112 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
4 Forsyth Ave is a 7+2-bedroom, 5-bathroom detached house in Westdale, Hamilton, listed for sale at an asking price of $1,449,900 (MLS® X13815256).
A Rare Century Home Offering Space, Flexibility, and Outstanding Investment Potential. Blending timeless craftsmanship with exceptional versatility, this beautifully maintained brick century home offers the space, charm, and flexibility to suit a wide range of lifestyles. Whether you're looking for room to accommodate a large or multi-generational family or seeking a property with significant income potential, this unique 2.5-storey home delivers an opportunity that's hard to match. Offering over 3,400 square feet above grade, the thoughtfully designed layout features 7+2 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, providing incredible flexibility for growing families, guests, home offices, or shared living. Original character details combine with recent updates-including freshly refinished hardwood floors, new carpeting, and fresh paint throughout-to create a home that feels both warm and move-in ready. Multiple entrances and expansive living spaces allow for a variety of living configurations, while generous room sizes make everyday life comfortable. Abundant storage throughout the home helps keep everything organized without compromising living space. Outside,the impressive corner lot offers room to enjoy every season. A large rear deck provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the expansive yard offers space for gardening, play, or simply relaxing. Two double driveways and a detached double garage provide parking for up to seven vehicles-a rare convenience for a property of this era. Located just steps from McMaster University, the home enjoys easy access to restaurants, cafes, shopping, public transit, major highways, parks, and everyday amenities. Combining historic charm, generous living space, outstanding parking, and exceptional flexibility on a large corner lot, this is a rare opportunity to own a distinctive home that can adapt to changing needs for years to come.
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.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The data table
Every fact
Everything the board publishes for this home.
- Tax
- $16,797 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13815256
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Time on market
- Size
- 2500-3000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 89 x 112 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Attached, 7 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 4 Forsyth Ave, Hamilton, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $1,449,900 | N/A | For Sale | X13815256 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Kitchen4.09 × 4.6 m
- Breakfast1.93 × 2.87 m
- Dining3.1 × 3.48 m
- Living4.22 × 5.44 m
- Br3.68 × 4.9 m
- Br4.27 × 4.47 m
- Br3.66 × 4.24 m
- Sunroom2.9 × 3.61 m
- Bathroom1.24 × 1.73 m2 Pc Bath
- Br4.24 × 7.14 m
- Br4.67 × 5.03 m
- Bathroom2.69 × 3.07 m3 Pc Bath
- Primary4.19 × 5.72 mEnsuite Bath
- Bathroom5.72 × 4.19 m4 Pc Ensuite
- Br3.84 × 3.86 m
- Br3.2 × 3.56 m
- Office3.07 × 4.39 m
- Bathroom1.88 × 2.26 m4 Pc Bath
- Utility3.99 × 7.47 m
- Br5.59 × 6.71 m
- Bathroom1.42 × 1.98 m3 Pc Bath
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Community
- Westdale
- Municipality
- Hamilton
Building
- Size
- 2500-3000 sqft
- Building Age
- 51-99
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 7+2
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 2pc Main, 2 × 4pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc 3rd, 1 × 3pc Lower
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Pvt Double
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 2
- Additional Parking
- 5
- Total Parking
- 7
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 89 ft
- Depth
- 112 ft
- Lot Size
- 89 x 112 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton GO Centre | GO Transit train: Lakeshore West | 3.9 km |
| West Harbour GO | GO Transit train: Lakeshore West | 4.1 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: GO Transit schedule data (GTFS) from Metrolinx under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx, downloaded October 18, 2026. Data used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx.
Around it
Detached in Westdale
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Detached homes for sale in Westdale right now
- For sale now
- 21
- Median asking price
- $929K
- New in 7 days
- 1
- Price cuts
- 24%
Middle half: $800K to $959K
7 in 28 days
5 listings
This home is asking 56% above the median, higher than three quarters of them.
See all homes in WestdaleAsking 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 plansNone in rangeOutside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
- 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: 760 m
- transitOn recordTransit stop within 400 m From the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 200 m away. Routes and stops change; check the agency’s schedule.
- trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 8.7 km
- water wellsOn record11 water-supply wells recorded within 250 m 9 of them were drilled for domestic use; 11 test or monitoring holes also recorded. 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 7.6 m.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 7 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (58 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- bedrockOn recordBedrock about 12.7 m down nearby The middle depth to bedrock in the well records within 500 m.
- npriOn record1 facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is MCMASTER UNIVERSITY, 300 m away. Facilities report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory above set thresholds; reporting a release is not a finding of harm.
- 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 Alectra Utilities Corporation
- internet speedOn recordWired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 40 m away 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, cable, DSL internet listed Fibre to the home: Bell, Cogeco Connexion, Rogers. Cable: Cogeco Connexion. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Rogers, SkyChoice Communications. 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. Contains public sector Data made available under the City of Hamilton's Open Data Licence
Lot
- Lot area
- 9,968 sq ft926 m²
- Street frontage
- 89 ft27.1 m
- Depth
- 112 ft34.1 m
The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. 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
- $25,473
- Total land transfer tax
- $25,473
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $21,473
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 $1,449,900
- $20,998
- Ontario total
- $25,473
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
- Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades JK–886%Grade 6 average550 m
- Cootes Paradise Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–5 · French Immersion70%Grade 3 average1.1 km
- Glenwood School SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades K–8—2 km
- ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-LavalConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–869%Grade 6 average3.5 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Westdale Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion57%Grade 9 math1.2 km
- St. Mary Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1269%Grade 9 math1.2 km
- École secondaire Georges-P-VanierConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1273%Grade 9 math1.8 km
- Sir Allan MacNab Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–1238%Grade 9 math3.3 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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A month, all in
$8,015
- Mortgage$6,615
- Property tax$1,400
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$25,473
$21,473 for first-time buyers.
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