43.2102° N · 80.0186° W — Ancaster, Hamilton — MLS® #X13811908
18 Elder Cres
$3,495,000
Ancaster, Hamilton, Ontario L0R 1R0
- 4+1
- BedroomsBeds
- 6
- BathroomsBaths
- 3500-5000 sqft3500-5000
- SizeSq ft
- 100 x 818.71 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
18 Elder Cres is a 4+1-bedroom, 6-bathroom detached house in Ancaster, Hamilton, listed for sale at an asking price of $3,495,000 (MLS® X13811908).
Experience unparalleled luxury in this fully renovated, nearly 7,000 sqft custom-designed executive home on a stunning 2.5-acre property in one of Ancaster's most exclusive enclaves. Surrounded by nature yet minutes from city conveniences, this home blends upscale living with serene privacy-you have to see it to believe it. New stone walkways and lush greenery create exceptional curb appeal. Inside, every detail has been meticulously crafted to maximize space and functionality. Upon entering, you're immediately captivated by the grand 'Scarlett O'Hara' staircase. The main level boasts formal living and dining areas, a private office, and two powder rooms. The spacious custom laundry/mudroom features garage access and a second staircase to the basement. The elegant family room is a true focal point, with a Valor gas fireplace and a stone feature wall. The gourmet eat-in kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and stone accents. Rich hardwood, marble tiles, and high-end fixtures flow throughout. Upstairs, the primary suite is a private oasis featuring a spa-inspired 5-piece ensuite with a curbless glass shower and a deep soaker tub, as well as an expansive walk-in dressing room with custom built-ins. Three additional bedrooms and two beautifully updated baths complete the upper level. The newly renovated walkout basement is the ultimate entertainment hub, offering a fifth bedroom, full bathroom, and a stylish kitchenette or wet bar. Relax in the media area with a Valor fireplace or workout in the state-of-the-art gym. Step outside to a private patio with a hot tub-perfect for unwinding in nature. This level also offers excellent in-law suite potential. Outside, serene ponds and breathtaking views create a peaceful, cottage-like atmosphere. A multi-tiered deck extends the home's living space, ideal for dining and entertaining. The expansive yard completes this one-of-a-kind luxury retreat
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
83Good
Condition score
3 documented update signals
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
5Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$13,209/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 21 detached 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
- $13,366 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13811908
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Time on market
- Size
- 3500-5000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 100 x 818.71 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Attached, 17 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 18 Elder Cres, Hamilton, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $3,495,000 | N/A | For Sale | X13811908 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Foyer7.49 × 4.09 m
- Living5.49 × 4.22 m
- Dining5.49 × 4.29 m
- Office3.66 × 4.22 m
- Bathroom0.0 × 0.0 m2 Pc Bath
- Family6.02 × 5.99 m
- Breakfast5.36 × 5.31 m
- Kitchen4.8 × 4.22 m
- Bathroom0.0 × 0.0 m2 Pc Bath
- Laundry3.33 × 4.22 m
- Primary5.56 × 8.53 m
- Bathroom0.0 × 0.0 m5 Pc Ensuite
- 2nd Br4.14 × 3.56 m
- 3rd Br3.25 × 3.94 m
- Bathroom0.0 × 0.0 m4 Pc Bath
- 4th Br4.67 × 2.97 m
- Bathroom0.0 × 0.0 m3 Pc Bath
- Foyer5.18 × 4.65 m
- Kitchen3.45 × 4.09 m
- 5th Br4.34 × 4.09 m
- Living4.44 × 4.34 m
- Rec6.02 × 6.27 m
- Exercise5.31 × 7.9 m
- Bathroom0.0 × 0.0 m3 Pc Bath
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Ancaster
- Municipality
- Hamilton
Building
- Size
- 3500-5000 sqft
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4+1
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 5pc 2nd, 2 × 2pc Main, 1 × 4pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 2
- Additional Parking
- 15
- Total Parking
- 17
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Septic
- Frontage
- 100 ft
- Depth
- 818.71 ft
- Lot Size
- 100 x 818.71 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
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Around it
Detached in Ancaster
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Detached homes for sale in Ancaster right now
- For sale now
- 87
- Median asking price
- $1.5M
- New in 7 days
- 11
- Price cuts
- 25%
Middle half: $1.15M to $1.89M
34 in 28 days
22 listings
This home is asking 134% above the median, higher than three quarters of them.
See all homes in 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 (Protected Countryside) 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
- transitOn recordTransit stop within 400 m From the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 270 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: 5.7 km
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m 1 test or monitoring hole also recorded.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 3 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (12 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- bedrockOn recordBedrock about 29 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 The nearest is 597401 Ontario Ltd. — Leysons Chemical Products, 2.2 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 Hydro One Networks Inc.
- internet speedOn recordWired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 70 m away Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (70 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. Cable: Cogeco Connexion. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Rogers, SkyChoice Communications, 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, Grand River Conservation Authority or the record’s publisher.
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Lot
- Street frontage
- 100 ft30.5 m
- Depth
- 818.71 ft249.5 m
- Lot size
- 2 – 4.99 acresAs the board bands it
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 GeoWarehouse.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $73,850
- Total land transfer tax
- $73,850
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $69,850
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 $2,000,000
- $32,000
- 2.5% from $2,000,000 to $3,495,000
- $37,375
- Ontario total
- $73,850
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
- Frank Panabaker South Senior Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion74%Grade 6 average2.1 km
- Frank Panabaker North SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 1–8 · French Immersion72%Grade 3 average2.2 km
- Spring Valley SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–867%Grade 6 average2.3 km
- St. Joachim Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades JK–879%Grade 6 average2.4 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Ancaster High SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–1267%Grade 9 math1.3 km
- Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1269%Grade 9 math2.1 km
- Dundas Valley Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–1258%Grade 9 math6.3 km
- St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1248%Grade 9 math8 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
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A month, all in
$17,059
- Mortgage$15,945
- Property tax$1,114
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$73,850
$69,850 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$3,850
a month, median asking rent of 21 similar homes in Hamilton.
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