Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Strathcona, Hamilton is $550,000, across 49 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 91 days.
6 new listings came to market in Strathcona in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $397 per square foot, based on the 28 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Strathcona are listed at an average of $623,900 across 23 active listings.
Condos in Strathcona are listed at an average of $531,832 across 11 active listings.
Heritage streets, city-paced living
Strathcona sits just west of downtown Hamilton, a long-established grid of mature maples and sturdy brick homes that feel distinctly old-city without being stuck in time. It’s the kind of neighbourhood where front porches still matter—morning hellos, strollers rolling past, and dogs pulling toward the next shaded corner. With the West Harbour and Dundurn’s greenspace nearby, Strathcona balances urban energy with pockets of calm.
Architecturally, the area reads like a Hamilton storybook: early-1900s detached and semi-detached houses, tidy workers’ cottages, and larger brick homes that have often been converted into duplexes or triplexes. Many streets have that “all the good bones” feeling—original trim, tall windows, and solid masonry—mixed with thoughtful renovations and the occasional contemporary infill. Residents are a blend of long-time neighbours, young professionals, first-time buyers drawn by walkability, and investors looking for multi-unit opportunities close to the core.
Real estate here tends to reward patience and readiness. Inventory can be tight on the prettiest, tree-lined blocks, and well-updated homes often move quickly thanks to the walk score-friendly lifestyle (Locke Street, downtown offices, and waterfront paths are all within easy reach). Buyers who value character over square footage gravitate to Strathcona, while renters and landlords are drawn to its proximity to transit, schools, and the employment centres that ring the lower city.
Strathcona’s market is offering buyers more choice right now, with 89 active listings and 33 new listings added in the past 30 days. Pricing is centering around a $574,900 median asking price (about $460/sqft on average), and with homes taking roughly 69 days on market, buyers and investors may have some room to negotiate while still needing to act decisively on well-priced properties.
Walk Score 88 · Transit Score 67 · Bike Score 81
The median asking price in Strathcona, Hamilton is $550,000, across 49 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $603,080. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 49 active MLS® listings in Strathcona, Hamilton as of August 12, 2026. 6 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Strathcona, Hamilton have been on the market an average of 91 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 49 homes currently listed in Strathcona, Hamilton, 47% detached houses, 22% condos, 8% commercial properties, 8% vacant land.
Strathcona has a Walk Score of 88 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Very Walkable — most errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit Score is 67. Bike Score is 81.