43.2471° N · 79.8399° W — Blakeley, Hamilton — MLS® #X13862498
137 Sherman Ave
$1,149,900
Blakeley, Hamilton, Ontario L8M 2R1
- 4+1
- BedroomsBeds
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 2500-3000 sqft2500-3000
- SizeSq ft
- 42 x 124 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
137 Sherman Ave is a 4+1-bedroom, 4-bathroom fourplex in Blakeley, Hamilton, listed for sale at an asking price of $1,149,900 (MLS® X13862498).
Exceptional turnkey investment opportunity in one of Hamilton's most established and desirable neighbourhoods at the base of the escarpment. This beautifully restored 2.5-storey double brick century home offers outstanding character, thoughtful modern updates, and strong income potential with four self-contained apartments generating $91,380 in annual rental income. Rich in original charm, the home showcases a commanding street presence with mature landscaping, a stately front porch, original wood finishes, hardwood flooring, soaring ceilings, plaster medallions, crown moulding, and timeless architectural details that continue to give the property lasting tenant appeal. The building features four separate hydro meters, an ensuite laundry in every unit, and rare on-site parking for four or more vehicles. The unit breakdown includes a main floor 1-bedroom unit, a second floor 2-bedroom plus den unit, a third floor 1-bedroom unit, and a fully renovated basement 1-bedroom unit. Current monthly rents at market rent. Additional income potential exists through the detached garage. Major improvements include new fencing, engineered access stairs, updated windows, shingles, paved parking, exterior waterproofing and sump pump, upgraded lighting, added storage and closet space, and a completely renovated basement featuring spray foam insulation, re-engineered and levelled slab, herringbone tile with in-floor heating throughout, large walk-in closet, rain shower, freestanding soaker tub, and elevated modern finishes. Ideally located close to Gage Park, escarpment access, Highway 403, the QEW, and the incoming Hamilton LRT, this R1a zoned fourplex is an impressive income-producing asset from day one. Whether you are a seasoned investor, expanding your portfolio, or exploring multi-generational living, this rare Hamilton property delivers consistent cash flow, meaningful upgrades, excellent tenant appeal, and long-term growth potential.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
83Good
Condition score
4 documented update signals
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
26Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$1,989/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 21 homes with 5 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
- $7,100 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X13862498
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Fourplex
- Time on market
- Size
- 2500-3000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 42 x 124 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Detached, 6 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 137 Sherman Ave, Hamilton, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $1,149,900 | N/A | Sc | X13862498 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Kitchen6.43 × 3.66 mEat-In Kitchen
- Br2.96 × 3.59 m
- Living4.52 × 3.66 m
- Br3.74 × 5.15 m
- Kitchen4.93 × 3.07 m
- Living3.05 × 4.35 m
- Dining4.93 × 4.71 m
- Living4.81 × 4.43 m
- Primary3.74 × 3.09 m
- Kitchen4.46 × 3.66 m
- Dining3.42 × 2.72 m
- Br2.96 × 3.25 m
- Br2.9 × 2.23 m
- Dining3.09 × 3.61 m
- Living4.95 × 5.49 m
- Kitchen5.83 × 1.44 m
Property
- Property Type
- Fourplex
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Community
- Blakeley
- Municipality
- Hamilton
Building
- Size
- 2500-3000 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4+1
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Main, 1 × 4pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc 3rd, 1 × 4pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 4
Parking
- Driveway
- Private Triple
- Garage Type
- Detached
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 5
- Total Parking
- 6
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- None
- Heating Type
- Radiant
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 42 ft
- Depth
- 124 ft
- Lot Size
- 42 x 124 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 | 2.5 km |
| West Harbour GO | GO Transit train: Lakeshore West | 3.1 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.
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: 500 m
- transitOn recordTransit stop within 400 m From the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 70 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: 9.3 km
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m 7 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is GFL Environmental Services Inc. — GFL Environmental Services Inc. (Hamilton - Lottridge), 1.4 km away. 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 Alectra Utilities Corporation
- internet speedOn recordWired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 30 m away Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (30 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, Dotto One, Rogers. Cable: Cogeco Connexion, Rogers. 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
- 5,208 sq ft484 m²
- Street frontage
- 42 ft12.8 m
- Depth
- 124 ft37.8 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
- $19,473
- Total land transfer tax
- $19,473
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $15,473
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 $1,149,900
- $14,998
- Ontario total
- $19,473
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
- Adelaide Hoodless Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–865%Grade 6 average300 m
- ÉÉC Notre-DameConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–880%Grade 6 average650 m
- Prince of Wales Elementary Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–869%Grade 6 average800 m
- St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades JK–876%Grade 6 average1 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–1236%Grade 9 math1.1 km
- Cathedral High SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion43%Grade 9 math1.3 km
- Sherwood Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion39%Grade 9 math2.6 km
- ÉSAC Mère-TeresaConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades 9–1245%Grade 9 math3.9 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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What it costs to own
Worked out for this home. Change any number.
A month, all in
$5,839
- Mortgage$5,247
- Property tax$592
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$19,473
$15,473 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$3,850
a month, median asking rent of 21 similar homes in Hamilton.
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