144 Lovers Lane
Ancaster, Hamilton, Ontario L9G 1G8
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Size
- 2,500–3,000sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $509at the range’s middle
- Lot
- Under 0.50 acres
- Tax a year
- $10,0582026 tax year
- Parking
- 62 attached
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 144 Lovers Lane
144 Lovers Lane is a 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom detached house in Ancaster, Hamilton, listed for sale at an asking price of $1,399,000 (MLS® X13869114).
Set on an exceptional lot in one of Ancaster's most sought-after established neighbourhoods, this sprawling custom-built two-storey residence offers the space, layout and solid construction rarely found in today's market. Lovingly cared for and thoughtfully maintained, the home makes an immediate impression with its grand foyer, sweeping circular staircase and generous principal rooms. The main level is designed for family living and entertaining, with a spacious living room featuring a striking fireplace, dedicated home office, large dining area, expansive kitchen and adjoining family room overlooking the backyard. Direct access to the double-car garage adds everyday convenience. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms provide excellent accommodation for a growing family. The finished basement adds an extraordinary amount of flexibility, featuring a secondary kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, living and recreation spaces, laundry and a separate entrance from the garage, ideal for extended family, teenagers, guests, entertaining or an in-law arrangement. Tons of appeal here for the family, setting and an opportunity. While the home presents an opportunity to introduce today's finishes and design sensibility, its substantial footprint, generous lot, central location and established neighbourhood provide an exceptional opportunity to create something special. An opportunity to bring new life to a well-built family home in a neighbourhood where space, lot size and location are continually in demand.
Insights
Condition Score
Good68/1006 condition-related facts documented
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall13/100−$3,371/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
- $10,058 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X13869114
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Days on market
- Size
- 2500-3000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 80.16 x 150.31 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Attached, 6 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Ancaster
- Municipality
- Hamilton
Building
- Size
- 2500-3000 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 2pc Main, 1 × 2pc Bsmt, 1 × 5pc 2nd, 1 × 4pc 2nd
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 2
Parking
- Driveway
- 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
- 80.16 ft
- Depth
- 150.31 ft
- Lot Size
- 80.16 x 150.31 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
- Extras
- Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, and dryer
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | 5.69 × 3.25 m | — | Main |
| Living | 4.8 × 3.33 m | — | Main |
| Dining | 3.94 × 3.33 m | — | Main |
| Kitchen | 3.51 × 3.35 m | — | Main |
| Breakfast | 3.91 × 3.28 m | — | Main |
| Family | 4.27 × 5.77 m | — | Main |
| Laundry | 2.18 × 1.85 m | — | Main |
| Bathroom | 1.47 × 1.24 m | 2 Pc Bath | Main |
| Br | 3.4 × 3.25 m | — | Main |
| Primary | 3.28 × 5.05 m | — | 2nd |
| Br | 3.25 × 3.71 m | — | 2nd |
| Bathroom | 2.39 × 2.54 m | 5 Pc Bath | 2nd |
| Br | 3.35 × 3.023 m | — | 2nd |
| Br | 3.33 × 4.34 m | — | 2nd |
| Bathroom | 3.02 × 3.12 m | 4 Pc Ensuite | 2nd |
| Rec | 8.71 × 3.2 m | — | Bsmt |
| Kitchen | 3.35 × 3.23 m | — | Bsmt |
| Dining | 3.66 × 3.2 m | — | Bsmt |
| Bathroom | 3.15 × 1.93 m | 2 Pc Bath | Bsmt |
| Utility | 3.58 × 5.77 m | — | Bsmt |
| Utility | 2.34 × 3.05 m | — | Bsmt |
| Utility | 1.07 × 3.07 m | — | Bsmt |
| Laundry | 2.2 × 1.86 m | — | Bsmt |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 144 Lovers Lane, 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 | $1,399,000 | N/A | For Sale | X13869114 |
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The numbers
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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
- $279,800
- Total mortgage amount
- $1,119,200
- Total interest payment
- $795,700
- Total purchase cost
- $2,194,700
- Mortgage payment
- $6,383/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
62%Monthly carrying cost
$7,221- Rent $3,850
- Shortfall $3,371
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
- $24,455
- Total land transfer tax
- $24,455
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $20,455
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 $1,399,000
- $19,980
- Ontario total
- $24,455
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
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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 7% below 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
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 650 m | 76%Grade 6 average |
| Spring Valley SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 900 m | 67%Grade 6 average |
| Frank Panabaker North SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades 1–8 · French Immersion | 1.7 km | 72%Grade 3 average |
| ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-LavalConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades JK–8 | 8 km | 69%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancaster High SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 1.7 km | 67%Grade 9 math |
| Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 2.6 km | 69%Grade 9 math |
| Dundas Valley Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 3.9 km | 58%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire Georges-P-VanierConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades 9–12 | 8.9 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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