198 Berko Avenue, Hamilton, ON

$784,900
MLS#:X12369556
5 beds
2 baths
700-1100 sqft
4.0 parking
Residential Freehold
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This property was sold on October 2, 2025. This listing is for reference purposes only. to view the sold price.

Property Highlights

Welcome to this remarkable Bungalow duplex located in the coveted neighborhood of Lawfield. Expertly crafted featuring premium brick and stone construction, this residence presents an exceptional opportunity offered at $784,900 to acquire a beautiful home in a highly sought-after setting. Designed for both comfortable daily living and elegant entertaining, the layout maximizes natural light, functional flow, and lifestyle utility.

  • 5 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms with 2 functional kitchens
  • Generous living space spanning 700-1100 sqft on a premium 44.01 x 114.54 ft lot
  • Features a full, finished basement, adding superb versatility for recreation, a home gym, or extra storage
  • 4.0 total parking spaces available with a convenient carport configuration
  • Notable attributes: In-Law Suite
  • equipped with central air central cooling and highly efficient forced air heating via gas

Description

LEGAL two family investment property on the highly sought after East Hamilton Mountain! Completely redone/built-out in 2023, 198 Berko Avenue offers a 3+2 bedroom suite mix (with 1 full bath per) generating $4665 in monthly gross rents with all utilities passed on to the AAA tenants! Furthermore, property features include large floor-plans (with enclosed porch), generous 44x114 lot, ample parking, separate hydro meters and operating at a true 5.5% cap rate. Yield calculation includes a 20% down payment, 30 year amortization, at a 4.5% interest rate with 8% in monthly contingencies (3% vacancy, 5% maintenance) while maintaining a few hundred dollars in positive cash-flow. A safe investment in a premier rental area across the street from green space with shopping and highway access nearby! Legal basement suite professionally converted by 555 Construction Management Inc & managed by local Property Management Company- Total Property Solutions. A very complete and sound investment opportunity. Rents well above market value due to management

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Property Summary

This duplex located at 198 Berko Avenue, Hamilton is currently for sale and has been available on SousaSells for 324 days. This property is listed at $784,900 with an estimated mortgage of $2,613* per month. It has 5 beds, 2 bathrooms, and is 700-1100 square feet. 198 Berko Avenue, Hamilton is in the Lawfield neighborhood.

* Estimated mortgage assumes a 30% down payment, 4.00% interest rate, and 30-year amortization.

Key Features

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Kitchens
2
Living Area
700-1100 sqft
Property Type
Residential Freehold

Additional Details

StatusSold
Sold DateOctober 2, 2025
Sold price information is available to members only
Listed Date8/28/2025
Transaction TypeFor Sale

Property Details

Property Sub-TypeDuplex
Architectural StyleBungalow
ConstructionBrick, Stone
BasementFull, Finished
Lot Size44.01 × 114.54 Feet
CountyHamilton
Annual Tax$5,060.33
Legal DescriptionBLK A, PL 1244 ; PT BLK C, PL 1197 , AS IN HL284730 ; S/T HL246562 HAMILTON

Parking & Garage

Parking Total4.0
Parking Space4
Garage TypeCarport

Heating & Cooling

Heat SourceGas
Heat TypeForced Air
CoolingCentral Air

Features

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Interior Features

In-Law Suite

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Community Features

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198 Berko Avenue, Hamilton, ON
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Pricing & Value Insights

Data-driven valuation for 198 Berko Avenue, Hamilton, ON L8V 2R5

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$1.2M - $1.4M

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Interest Rate4.00%
Down Payment$235,470 (30.0%)
* Minimum Canadian down payment required for this price is $53,490.
Amortization Period30 Years
Estimated Monthly Payment$2,613Based on a loan of $549,430 over 30 years.
Purchase Price$784,900
Loan Amount$549,430
Provincial Land Transfer Tax:$12,173
Total Estimated Closing Taxes:$12,173

About Purchasing a Home in Hamilton, ON

For a property listed at $784,900 in Hamilton, the legal minimum down payment is $53,490 under current Canadian banking regulations. This calculation applies a 5% requirement on the first $500,000, 10% on the next $499,999, and a flat 20% on any amount exceeding $1,000,000.

Additionally, buyers in Ontario must budget for the Provincial Land Transfer Tax, which is estimated at $12,173 for this transaction. As this listing is in Hamilton (outside the City of Toronto), no additional municipal land transfer tax is levied, resulting in total estimated land transfer taxes of $12,173.

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City & Neighborhood Guide

Comprehensive city-wide demographics, local real estate stats, and school rankings for Lawfield, Hamilton.

Verified Local Data
City Population6,202,225
City Median Age39.6 Yrs
City Ownership65% Owners
Avg Area List Price$734,755

People & Families

Age Distribution

Household Composition

One-person households
25%
Families with children
50%
Couples without children
24%
Other households
0%

Top Ethnic Origins

Chinese11%
English9%
Indian9%
Irish8%

Local Schools Guide

Elementary Schools

Lawfield
Public45 Berko Avenue, Lawfield, Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 2R3
5.9
Our Lady of Lourdes
Public420 Mohawk Road East, Thorner, Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 2H7
7.3
Franklin
Public500 Franklin Road, Burkholme, Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 2A4
4.3
Lincoln Alexander
Public50 Ravenbury Drive, Randall, Hamilton, Ontario, L8W 2B5
5.9
Blessed Sacrament
Public315 East 37th Street, Macassa, Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 4B5
6.5

Secondary Schools

Mère-Teresa
Public50 Lisgar Court, Lisgar, Hamilton, Ontario, L8T 4Y4
4.2
St. Jean de Brebeuf
Catholic200 Acadia Drive, Butler, Hamilton, Ontario, L8W 1B8
4.7

Homes & Housing

Structural Home Types

Tenure (Ownership vs Rental)

Owner-Occupied65%
Rented35%

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