1853 Governors Rd
Rural Ancaster, Hamilton, Ontario L9H 5E3
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1,500–2,000sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $543at the range’s middle
- Lot
- 200.07 x 269.35 ft
- Tax a year
- $5,7212025 tax year
- Parking
- 82 detached
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 1853 Governors Rd
1853 Governors Rd is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached house in Rural Ancaster, Hamilton, listed for sale at an asking price of $949,999 (MLS® X13759830).
Welcome to 1853 Governor Rd. Nestled on an impressive 1.27 acre corner lot in the heart of rural Ancaster, this 1.5-storey detached home, built in 1940, presents a rare opportunity to own a spacious country property with endless potential. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a versatile rec room, this home provides ample space for growing families, hobbyists, or those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle. The spacious kitchen is filled with natural light from its large windows and flows into a generous formal dining room, creating an inviting setting for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to enjoy the double tier deck, perfect for relaxing or hosting family and friends, while the attached garage adds everyday convenience. Whether you're looking to update and personalize the existing home or envision building your dream estate, this property offers an exceptional canvas in a highly desirable location. Ideally situated directly across Oak Hill Academy, minutes from McMaster University, and the University of Waterloo School of Architecture. Community Centre & General Store just steps away. The flexibility is endless.
Insights
Condition Score
Good68/1006 condition-related facts documented
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall27/100−$1,612/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: 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 home
Key facts
- Tax
- $5,721 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13759830
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Days on market
- Size
- 1500-2000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 200.07 x 269.35 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Detached, 8 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Community
- Rural Ancaster
- Municipality
- Hamilton
Building
- Size
- 1500-2000 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Main, 1 × 3pc Lower
- Basement Type
- Partial Basement
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- Detached
- Garage
- 2
- Additional Parking
- 6
- Total Parking
- 8
Utilities
- Water
- Other
- Cooling
- Wall Unit, Window Unit
- Heating Type
- Radiant
Land
- Sewer
- Septic
- Frontage
- 200.07 ft
- Depth
- 269.35 ft
- Lot Size
- 200.07 x 269.35 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- No
- Pool
- None
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
Rooms
Room details unavailable
The listing source did not provide room-level measurements or features.
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 1853 Governors Rd, Hamilton, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $949,999 | N/A | For Sale | X13759830 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
Plan with the current asking price
CMHC insurance: not required at 20% down. Payments use Canadian semi-annual compounding.
Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $190,000
- Total mortgage amount
- $759,999
- Total interest payment
- $540,501
- Total purchase cost
- $1,490,500
- Mortgage payment
- $4,335/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
50%Monthly carrying cost
$4,812- Rent $3,200
- Shortfall $1,612
Rental income opens at $3,200, the median asking rent of 39 comparable homes for lease in Hamilton. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $15,475
- Total land transfer tax
- $15,475
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $11,475
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 $949,999
- $11,000
- Ontario total
- $15,475
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Estimate
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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Kassaundra Dobson, Broker of Record for a full comparative market analysis.
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The land
Lot
- Street frontage
- 200.07 ft61 m
- Depth
- 269.35 ft82.1 m
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 MPAC.
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation4
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- 8 water-supply wells recorded within 250 mAll were drilled for domestic use. 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 24.4 m.250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 7.6 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (29 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.500 m
- Bedrock about 4 m down nearbyThe middle depth to bedrock in the well records within 500 m.500 m
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity2
- Inside the Greenbelt (Niagara Escarpment Plan) and the Niagara Escarpment plan area (Escarpment Rural 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.At the address
- Nearest airport: 10.0 km10 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home2
- Nearest rail line: 170 m170 m
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km1 km
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaOnly facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by Hydro One Networks Inc.At the address
- No wired internet is listed at this locationFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (40 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.At the address
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Rogers, 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.Area-wide
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The market
Detached homes for sale in Rural Ancaster right now
- For sale now
- 12
- Median asking price
- $2M
- New in 7 days
- 2
- Price cuts
- 17%
Middle half: $1.7M to $2.69M
3 in 28 days
2 listings
This home is asking 52% below the median, lower than three quarters of them.
See all homes in Rural AncasterAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
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The street
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 5.5 km | 67%Grade 6 average |
| St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 5.6 km | 76%Grade 6 average |
| Sir William Osler Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 5.7 km | 76%Grade 6 average |
| Frank Panabaker North SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades 1–8 · French Immersion | 6 km | 72%Grade 3 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancaster High SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 4.7 km | 67%Grade 9 math |
| Dundas Valley Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 5.9 km | 58%Grade 9 math |
| Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 6.4 km | 69%Grade 9 math |
| St. Mary Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 9.8 km | 69%Grade 9 math |
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.
The verdict
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