43.2529° N · 80.0076° W — Rural Dundas, Hamilton — MLS® #X13429732
938 Governor's Rd
$4,500,000
Rural Dundas, Hamilton, Ontario L9H 5E3
- 5
- BedroomsBeds
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 3500-5000 sqft3500-5000
- SizeSq ft
- 442 x 606 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
938 Governor's Rd is a 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom detached house in Rural Dundas, Hamilton, listed for sale at an asking price of $4,500,000 (MLS® X13429732).
Six acres situated at the corner of Governor's and Sulphur Springs Roads, 938 Governor's Road is known for its exceptional location, sweeping views, and memorable home, beautifully set on a meticulously maintained property. Behind its striking exterior is a residence that captures the essence of family living and warm gatherings. Carefully planned and impeccably maintained by its original owners, the home reflects thoughtful attention to detail both inside and out. The 10" thick Quarried Ontario stone exterior combines impressive curb appeal with low maintenance. The gracious entrance hall establishes an immediate sense of warmth and sophistication. elegance from the moment you arrive. The formal dining room was made for memorable dinner parties, holiday feasts, and cherished family celebrations. At the heart of the home, the beautifully appointed kitchen flows seamlessly into the sunken family room with impressive stone fireplace and corner windows, creating a welcoming space where daily life unfolds with ease. With the Wolf built-in ovens/microwave, and gas cooktop make cooking for family or friends a pleasure. Corner windows ensure expansive views of six stunningly landscaped acres and the extensive pool and patio area, including al fresco dining including a covered lounge and fireplace. The laundry off the back entry includes a 3-piece bath for easy access to the pool or the 3-car garage, as well as direct to the patio and pool, or the second staircase to the lower level. The five bedrooms on the second story include a generous primary suite with fitted walk-in closet and 5-piece ensuite, along with two further full baths. With municipal water and natural gas service the house this is a rare find. Outfitted with a whole home generator to provide additional peace of mind. Just minutes from both Dundas and Ancaster, the home offers convenient options for work with a well-appointed office, excellent schools and just minutes from McMaster University.
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.
5Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$17,850/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
- $14,040 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13429732
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Time on market
- Size
- 3500-5000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 442 x 606 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 3 Attached, 25 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 938 Governor's Rd, Hamilton, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $4,500,000 | N/A | Ext | X13429732 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Office3.59 × 5.02 m
- Family7.61 × 5.14 m
- Dining3.94 × 5.35 m
- Kitchen5.84 × 6.24 m
- Breakfast4.22 × 3.05 m
- Living5.66 × 3.8 m
- Laundry3.3 × 4.12 m
- Primary5.91 × 5.18 m5 Pc Ensuite, W/I Closet
- 2nd Br3.96 × 4.66 m
- 3rd Br3.96 × 5.38 m
- 4th Br3.97 × 3.73 m
- 5th Br3.65 × 3.96 m
- Games9.28 × 8.13 m
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Rural Dundas
- Municipality
- Hamilton
Building
- Size
- 3500-5000 sqft
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Construction
- Stone
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Bathroom Details
- 2 × 5pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc Flat, 1 × 2pc Flat
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Pvt Double
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 3
- Additional Parking
- 22
- Total Parking
- 25
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Septic
- Frontage
- 442 ft
- Depth
- 606 ft
- Lot Size
- 442 x 606 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
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 Protection 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: 770 m
- trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 8.8 km
- water wellsOn record5 water-supply wells recorded within 250 m All were 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 88 m.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 4.3 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (32 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- bedrockOn recordBedrock about 93 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 60 m away Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (60 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. 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, 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
- Lot area
- 267,852 sq ft24,884 m²
- Street frontage
- 442 ft134.7 m
- Depth
- 606 ft184.7 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.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $98,975
- Total land transfer tax
- $98,975
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $94,975
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 $4,500,000
- $62,500
- Ontario total
- $98,975
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
- Sir William Osler Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion76%Grade 6 average2.4 km
- St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades JK–879%Grade 6 average2.9 km
- Greensville SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–870%Grade 6 average3.7 km
- ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-LavalConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–869%Grade 6 average9.7 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Dundas Valley Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–1258%Grade 9 math2.6 km
- Ancaster High SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–1267%Grade 9 math4.1 km
- Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1269%Grade 9 math5.8 km
- École secondaire Georges-P-VanierConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1273%Grade 9 math9.3 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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What it costs to own
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A month, all in
$21,700
- Mortgage$20,530
- Property tax$1,170
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$98,975
$94,975 for first-time buyers.
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$3,850
a month, median asking rent of 21 similar homes in Hamilton.
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