938 Governor's Rd
Rural Dundas, Hamilton, Ontario L9H 5E3
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Size
- 3,500–5,000sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $1,059at the range’s middle
- Lot
- 5 – 9.99 acres
- Tax a year
- $14,0402025 tax year
- Built
- 31-50
- Parking
- 253 attached
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 938 Governor's Rd
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.
Insights
Condition Score
Good68/1006 condition-related facts documented
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall5/100−$17,850/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: 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 home
Key facts
- Tax
- $14,040 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13429732
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Days on market
- Size
- 3500-5000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 442 x 606 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 3 Attached, 25 Parking
Property details
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
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Pool
- Inground, Salt
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
- Extras
- Kitchen Aid Refrigerator, Freezer in Laundry, Electric Fireplace in basement, Washer/Dryer, Electric Light Fixtures, window coverings, Central vacuum, GDO, all pool equipment, whole home generator.
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | 3.59 × 5.02 m | — | Flat |
| Family | 7.61 × 5.14 m | — | Flat |
| Dining | 3.94 × 5.35 m | — | Flat |
| Kitchen | 5.84 × 6.24 m | — | Flat |
| Breakfast | 4.22 × 3.05 m | — | Flat |
| Living | 5.66 × 3.8 m | — | Flat |
| Laundry | 3.3 × 4.12 m | — | Flat |
| Primary | 5.91 × 5.18 m | 5 Pc Ensuite, W/I Closet | 2nd |
| 2nd Br | 3.96 × 4.66 m | — | 2nd |
| 3rd Br | 3.96 × 5.38 m | — | 2nd |
| 4th Br | 3.97 × 3.73 m | — | 2nd |
| 5th Br | 3.65 × 3.96 m | — | 2nd |
| Games | 9.28 × 8.13 m | — | Bsmt |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 938 Governor's 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 | $4,500,000 | N/A | Ext | X13429732 |
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The numbers
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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
- $900,000
- Total mortgage amount
- $3,600,000
- Total interest payment
- $2,559,000
- Total purchase cost
- $7,059,000
- Mortgage payment
- $20,530/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
90%Monthly carrying cost
$21,700- Rent $3,850
- Shortfall $17,850
Rental income opens at $3,850, the median asking rent of 21 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
- $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.
Estimate
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The land
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 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
- 5 water-supply wells recorded within 250 mAll 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.250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 4.3 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (32 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.500 m
- Bedrock about 93 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 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.At the address
- Nearest airport: 8.8 km8.8 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home2
- Nearest rail line: 770 m770 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 Alectra Utilities CorporationAt the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 60 m awayFixed 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.60 m
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre 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.Area-wide
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The market
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The street
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Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William Osler Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 2.4 km | 76%Grade 6 average |
| St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 2.9 km | 79%Grade 6 average |
| Greensville SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 3.7 km | 70%Grade 6 average |
| ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-LavalConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades JK–8 | 9.7 km | 69%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas Valley Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 2.6 km | 58%Grade 9 math |
| Ancaster High SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 4.1 km | 67%Grade 9 math |
| Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 5.8 km | 69%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire Georges-P-VanierConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades 9–12 | 9.3 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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