12 Old Ancaster Road, Hamilton, ON L9H 3P9
Dundas, Hamilton · Near South Street · View map
About this home
You may have driven by a thousand times and never known what was waiting at the end of this quiet dead-end street, perched above the Dundas Valley. Rich in history, character and scale, this remarkable home began as the old barn structure associated with the original South Street property and was later home to a former mayor. Behind the solid wood front door, a grand foyer introduces a home filled with original details, including beautifully restored oak floors, 9' ceilings, deep stone walls and original beveled-glass windows that flood the interior with natural light. The main floor offers an exceptionally functional layout with a sprawling living room featuring crown moulding and pot lights, a powder room, and a bright eat-in kitchen with terracotta flooring, generous workspace and an oversized walk-in pantry. A mahogany-clad office enjoys its own entrance to the rear deck and hides a cathedral ceiling above the existing drywall. The side mudroom addition, renovated in 2016, provides laundry, basement access and a second staircase. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms. The existing primary features double closets and five windows, while the rear bedrooms offer garden views and exciting potential to be combined into an impressive primary suite. A substantial walk-through bathroom includes a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Roof replaced in 2023. And then there is what lies beneath. Beyond the conventional basement and wine cellar is an extraordinary approximately 30' x 100' stone-vaulted underground space, soaring to heights approaching 20'. Once used during the Prohibition era, it is a remarkable piece of the property's history and an opportunity unlike anything found in a typical home. Imagine a wine cellar and tasting room, private speakeasy, lounge, games room, golf simulator or unforgettable entertaining space. A home with history, substance and possibilities that simply could not be recreated today.
The home
- Type
- 2-storey detached home
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Square footage
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 13
- Basement
- Full, Partial Basement, Exposed Rock
- Lot size
- 181 x 127.5 ft
- Faces
- North
- Approximate age
- 100+ years
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Security
- Alarm System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detector
- Exterior
- Stone, Wood
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Garage
- Attached
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Driveway spaces
- 5
- Total parking
- 6
- Parking features
- Private Double
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $11,082/yr
- Tax year
- 2026
- Occupancy
- Owner
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- South Street
- Neighbourhood
- Dundas
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$636 (at 2,750 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- X13870558
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The home and its surroundings
- Built-In Oven
- Countertop Range
- Water Heater Owned
- Water Meter
- Arts Centre
- Cul de Sac/Dead End
- Golf
- Library
- Ravine
- Rec./Commun.Centre
- Deck
- Landscaped
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
12 Old Ancaster Road, Hamilton, ON L9H 3P9
Dundas, Hamilton · Near South Street
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Listing history for 12 Old Ancaster Road
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Frequently asked questions about 12 Old Ancaster Road
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 12 Old Ancaster Road listed for, and what would it cost each month?
12 Old Ancaster Road is listed for $1,750,000. With 20% down ($350,000), the mortgage payment would be roughly $7,059 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $7,983 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 12 Old Ancaster Road freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
12 Old Ancaster Road is a 2-storey detached home in Dundas, Hamilton. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 12 Old Ancaster Road have?
12 Old Ancaster Road has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Does 12 Old Ancaster Road have a garage and parking?
Yes. The listing shows the garage as attached, with room for 1 car. The driveway adds 5 spaces. In total the listing counts 6 parking spaces.
Does 12 Old Ancaster Road have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as full, partial basement, exposed rock.
What style of home is 12 Old Ancaster Road?
12 Old Ancaster Road is a 2-storey detached home. A 2-storey detached house has its living space on the main floor and the bedrooms upstairs, on its own lot with no shared walls.
How big is 12 Old Ancaster Road, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 2,500 and 3,000 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 181 x 127.5 ft.
How is 12 Old Ancaster Road heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). Cooling is central air.
What are the property taxes for 12 Old Ancaster Road?
Property taxes are $11,082 a year (2026), or about $924 a month.
Where is 12 Old Ancaster Road?
12 Old Ancaster Road is in the Dundas community of Hamilton. The nearest main intersection is South Street. The postal code is L9H 3P9.
Is 12 Old Ancaster Road still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X13870558). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar detached homes near 12 Old Ancaster Road asking?
Similar detached homes for sale nearby right now include 33 Maryvale Avenue at $1,849,999 (4+2 bed), 78 Terrace Drive at $1,850,000 (4+1 bed) and 74 Davidson Boulevard at $1,649,660 (4+1 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 12 Old Ancaster Road sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
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Listing information comes from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board through PropTx and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate. It is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA.
*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.