Potential best describes this large 2 1/2 storey home used as a 6 bedroom 3 bathroom home. Offering 10 ft ceiling on main floor, generous living & dining rooms, eat in kitchen, hardwood floors on 2nd level, would be stunning re-finished, 4 bedrooms(one previously used as a kitchen)on 2nd level, 2 bedrooms on 3rd level which could be converted to living space or leave as 2 bedrooms as used in the past. Large front porch. Potential front drive. 130 foot deep lot with garage with access from alley way, This home needs TLC and once complete this would be a gem as a large single family home or potential multi units or multi generational home options. Convenient to grocery, buses, general hospital, GO station and vibrant James Street area plus short bike ride to pier 4 water front. Take advantage of this opportunity.
6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, about 1,500 sq ft, works out to roughly $333 per square foot. Chat with Zara if you'd like a deeper read on whether this detached fits your budget and timing.
Inside 143 Elgin St
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Type
Detached
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Living space
1500-2000 sq ftas stated on the listing
Parking
2 spacesYes garage
Basement
Partially Finished
Features & systems
Parking & garage
Garage
Yes
Parking spaces
2
Interior
Basement
Partially Finished
Lot & land
Lot size (sqft)
0
Listing & possession
Property style
2 1/2 Storey
Property class
Detached
143 Elgin St Price & Sale History
Earlier listings of this property, list-price changes, and the most recent annual property tax on the listing.
For saleListedThis listingMLS® X13755818$499,000
Sourced from MLS®. Includes earlier listings of this property on record.
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Estimated monthly payment
$2,451
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based on the purchase price of $499,000
$99,800 cash
$399,200 financed
$336,231 total interest
Principal54%$399,200
Interest46%$336,231
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Similar homes for sale nearby in Hamilton
Other 5–6 bed homes for sale in Hamilton around $499K.
Average days on market41Homes sold in about 41 days on average.
Sale-to-list ratio97.0%On average, homes sold below asking.
Active listings2,493Homes for sale here right now.
Median vs prior 90 days−2.5%Compared with Apr 28 – Jul 27, 2026: prices down.
Based on 1,906 sales from Jul 27 – Oct 25, 2026 (1,491 in the prior 90 days). Aggregate MLS® figures for closed sales; individual sold prices are shown only to signed-in members.
143 Elgin St is listed at $499,000 (MLS® X13755818). Summitly updates the price as soon as the MLS® record changes.
Is $499,000 a good price for 143 Elgin St?
Summitly rates it Excellent Deal: the asking price is 10% or more below Zara's estimate, an estimate built from recent sales in Hamilton. The rating is an automated opinion, not an appraisal; "What's it worth?" on this page shows how it is worked out. See Zara's estimate
Has the price of 143 Elgin St changed?
No — 143 Elgin St is still listed at its original asking price of $499,000.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 143 Elgin St have?
143 Elgin St has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with about 1,500–2,000 square feet of living space. It is a detached home in Hamilton.
Is 143 Elgin St close to transit?
The nearest rapid-transit station is West Harbour GO Station (Lakeshore West GO), about 730 m (about a 9-minute walk) in a straight line. Hamilton GO Centre GO Station is about 1.2 km (about a 15-minute walk). Distances are straight-line, not walking routes; check the transit agency for routes and schedules.
How much would the monthly mortgage be on 143 Elgin St?
About $2,451 a month — principal and interest on $499,000 with 20% down ($99,800), a 25-year amortization and an assumed 5.5% interest rate. The mortgage calculator on this page lets you change the down payment, amortization and rate.
How does 143 Elgin St compare with other homes in Hamilton?
Its asking price of $499,000 is about 26% below the median sold price in Hamilton over the last 90 days, $675,000, across 1,906 closed sales on the TRREB MLS®. A city median mixes every type and size of home, so the comparable sales on this page are the closer guide.
Has 143 Elgin St been sold before?
Summitly has no earlier MLS® sale or lease of 143 Elgin St on record from the last two years. Older records aren't shown under TRREB rules.
Where is 143 Elgin St?
143 Elgin St is in Hamilton, ON. Schools, transit, parks and shops nearby are under Location & lifestyle on this page.
How long has 143 Elgin St been on the market?
47 days — 143 Elgin St was listed on September 8, 2026.
What is the price per square foot of 143 Elgin St?
About $250 to $333 per square foot: the asking price of $499,000 over the 1,500–2,000 sq ft the listing gives as its size range.
Does 143 Elgin St have parking or a garage?
Yes — the listing gives 2 parking spaces. Garage: Yes.