223 Briar Hill Cres
Ancaster, Hamilton, Ontario L9G 3M9
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Size
- 3,000–3,500sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $535at the range’s middle
- Lot
- Under 0.50 acres
- Tax a year
- $11,4972025 tax year
- Built
- 31-50
- Parking
- 62 attached
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 223 Briar Hill Cres
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.
Insights
Condition Score
Good73/1001 documented update signal
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall5/100−$5,692/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
- $11,497 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X12881612
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Days on market
- Size
- 3000-3500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 63.11 x 130.27 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Attached, 6 Parking
Property details
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
Additional
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Pool
- Inground
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
- Extras
- Fridge, stove, dishwasher, built-in dishwasher, built in microwave, washer & dryer. All existing light fixtures & window coverings. Garage door openers & remotes. Pool equipment & cover
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | 1.49 × 2.44 m | — | Main |
| Living | 3.43 × 4.78 m | — | Main |
| Dining | 4.1 × 4.22 m | — | Main |
| Kitchen | 4.5 × 5.62 m | — | Main |
| Family | 4.57 × 7.02 m | — | Main |
| Bathroom | 1.39 × 1.69 m | 2 Pc Bath | Main |
| Mudroom | 2.22 × 3.4 m | Combined W/Laundry | Main |
| Br | 4.54 × 5.5 m | — | 2nd |
| Bathroom | 3.07 × 4.53 m | 5 Pc Ensuite | 2nd |
| 2nd Br | 3.59 × 5.33 m | — | 2nd |
| 3rd Br | 3.87 × 5.25 m | — | 2nd |
| 4th Br | 3.19 × 4.98 m | — | 2nd |
| Bathroom | 2.72 × 3.3 m | 4 Pc Bath | 2nd |
| Office | 3.23 × 3.38 m | — | 2nd |
| Rec | 5.08 × 9.54 m | — | Bsmt |
| Bathroom | 2.23 × 4.25 m | 3 Pc Bath | Bsmt |
| Den | 3.37 × 5.03 m | — | Bsmt |
| Other | 4.55 × 6.95 m | — | Lower |
| Other | 2.68 × 2.59 m | — | Lower |
| Cold/Cant | 1.3 × 2.62 m | — | Lower |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 223 Briar Hill Cres, 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 | $1,739,000 | N/A | Sce | X12881612 |
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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
- $347,800
- Total mortgage amount
- $1,391,200
- Total interest payment
- $989,000
- Total purchase cost
- $2,728,000
- Mortgage payment
- $7,934/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
77%Monthly carrying cost
$8,892- Rent $3,200
- Shortfall $5,692
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
- $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.
Estimate
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The land
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 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
- 1 water-supply well recorded within 250 mIt 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.250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 5.7 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (5 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.500 m
- Bedrock about 13.3 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 (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.At the address
- Nearest airport: 5.3 km5.3 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home2
- Transit stop within 400 mFrom the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 220 m away. Routes and stops change; check the agency’s schedule.400 m
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km1 km
Municipal transit open data · 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 Alectra Utilities CorporationAt the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 50 m awayFixed 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.50 m
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre 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.Area-wide
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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The market
Detached homes for sale in Ancaster right now
- For sale now
- 87
- Median asking price
- $1.5M
- New in 7 days
- 10
- Price cuts
- 26%
Middle half: $1.16M to $1.99M
32 in 28 days
23 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.
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The street
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Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rousseau Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades JK–6 | 350 m | 84%Grade 6 average |
| Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 1.4 km | 84%Grade 6 average |
| Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 2 km | 94%Grade 6 average |
| ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-LavalConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades JK–8 | 6 km | 69%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas Valley Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 3.1 km | 58%Grade 9 math |
| Sir Allan MacNab Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 3.5 km | 38%Grade 9 math |
| St. Mary Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 4 km | 69%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire Georges-P-VanierConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades 9–12 | 7 km | 73%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.
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