43.2310° N · 79.9656° W — Ancaster, Hamilton — MLS® #X12881612
223 Briar Hill Cres
$1,739,000
Ancaster, Hamilton, Ontario L9G 3M9
- 4
- BedroomsBeds
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 3000-3500 sqft3000-3500
- SizeSq ft
- 63.11 x 130.27 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
223 Briar Hill Cres is a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom detached house in Ancaster, Hamilton, listed for sale at an asking price of $1,739,000 (MLS® X12881612).
223 Briar Hill Crescent is a timeless family home defined by classic architecture, generous living spaces,and a private, mature setting. Its stately brick façade, arched windows, and gabled roofline reflect refined Colonial-inspired design, while a beautifully landscaped front entry and double garage enhance the home's welcoming curb appeal. Inside, the thoughtfully designed floorplan offers a balance of everyday comfort and elegant entertaining. A sunken living room provides a warm gathering space,while the dramatic great room features open-to-above ceilings that fill the home with natural light. The formal dining room is ideal for family celebrations and holiday hosting, while the updated kitchen,complemented by a convenient mudroom, adds both style and everyday functionality. Upstairs, 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms provide room for growing families, along with a dedicated home office that offers a quiet space for work or study. The finished lower level further expands the home's versatility with a large recreation room, den, full bathroom, and abundant storage. Outdoors, the fully fenced backyard offers a private retreat framed by mature trees. An inground pool with a waterfall feature, along with a pool shed/change room, creates the perfect setting for summer enjoyment, while interlock pathways and patio space provide inviting areas to relax or entertain. All of this is set within the prestigious Ancaster Heights neighbourhood, known for its executive homes, quiet tree-lined streets, and close proximity to Ancaster Village, Meadowlands shopping, top-rated schools,and convenient highway access.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
73Good
Condition score
1 documented update signal
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
5Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$5,642/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 39 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
- $11,497 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X12881612
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Time on market
- Size
- 3000-3500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 63.11 x 130.27 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Attached, 6 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 223 Briar Hill Cres, Hamilton, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $1,739,000 | N/A | Sce | X12881612 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Foyer1.49 × 2.44 m
- Living3.43 × 4.78 m
- Dining4.1 × 4.22 m
- Kitchen4.5 × 5.62 m
- Family4.57 × 7.02 m
- Bathroom1.39 × 1.69 m2 Pc Bath
- Mudroom2.22 × 3.4 mCombined W/Laundry
- Other4.55 × 6.95 m
- Other2.68 × 2.59 m
- Cold/Cant1.3 × 2.62 m
- Br4.54 × 5.5 m
- Bathroom3.07 × 4.53 m5 Pc Ensuite
- 2nd Br3.59 × 5.33 m
- 3rd Br3.87 × 5.25 m
- 4th Br3.19 × 4.98 m
- Bathroom2.72 × 3.3 m4 Pc Bath
- Office3.23 × 3.38 m
- Rec5.08 × 9.54 m
- Bathroom2.23 × 4.25 m3 Pc Bath
- Den3.37 × 5.03 m
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Ancaster
- Municipality
- Hamilton
Building
- Size
- 3000-3500 sqft
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 2pc Main, 1 × 5pc 2nd, 1 × 4pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Front Yard, Pvt Double
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 2
- Additional Parking
- 4
- Total Parking
- 6
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 63.11 ft
- Depth
- 130.27 ft
- Lot Size
- 63.11 x 130.27 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
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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 16% above the median.
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 (Niagara Escarpment Plan) and the Niagara Escarpment plan area (Urban 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
- transitOn recordTransit stop within 400 m From the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 220 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: 5.3 km
- water wellsOn record1 water-supply well recorded within 250 m It was drilled for domestic use; 1 test or monitoring hole 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 21.6 m.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 5.7 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (5 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- bedrockOn recordBedrock about 13.3 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 Alectra Utilities Corporation
- internet speedOn recordWired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 50 m away Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (50 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. 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.
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Lot
- Lot area
- 8,221 sq ft764 m²
- Street frontage
- 63.11 ft19.2 m
- Depth
- 130.27 ft39.7 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 GeoWarehouse.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $31,255
- Total land transfer tax
- $31,255
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $27,255
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 $1,739,000
- $26,780
- Ontario total
- $31,255
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
- Rousseau Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–684%Grade 6 average350 m
- Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–884%Grade 6 average1.4 km
- Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades JK–894%Grade 6 average2 km
- ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-LavalConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–869%Grade 6 average6 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Dundas Valley Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–1258%Grade 9 math3.1 km
- Sir Allan MacNab Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–1238%Grade 9 math3.5 km
- St. Mary Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1269%Grade 9 math4 km
- École secondaire Georges-P-VanierConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1273%Grade 9 math7 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
$8,892
- Mortgage$7,934
- Property tax$958
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$31,255
$27,255 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$3,250
a month, median asking rent of 39 similar homes in Hamilton.
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