Comparative Market Analysis
52 Briarwood Crescent
Hamilton, Ontario  •  Rosedale
Detached, 1.5 Storey Freehold 3 Beds  /  2 Baths Detached Garage Fully Finished Basement Built 1945 47 × 114 ft Lot Renovated Interior Kitchen '25  •  Roof '23
Recommended List Price
$699,000
Kitchen replaced approximately one year ago, roof replaced three years ago, and a tastefully renovated interior presented in near-professionally staged condition. The structural differentiators: all-brick exterior, detached garage (absent from 4 of 6 comps), 2 full bathrooms, 2004 master bedroom addition, and fully finished basement. The one known offset is the 2009 furnace and A/C (~15–16 years). A Day-21 market review is built into the listing plan as a safeguard. Above-grade square footage to be confirmed by floor plan measurement before listing goes live.
Prepared by Taylor Brooks  •  May 20, 2026
A Note from Taylor

52 Briarwood tells the story buyers in Rosedale are looking for: a home that has been genuinely cared for, thoughtfully updated, and maintained with pride over 34 years of single ownership. The kitchen is one year old. The roof is three years old. The interior has been renovated and is presented in a near-professionally staged condition that will photograph beautifully and show immediately. And the structure underneath it all, the all-brick exterior, the detached garage, the 2004 addition, the fully finished basement, the 2 full bathrooms, is the foundation that separates this home from the majority of comparable sales in the area.

The Hamilton market has normalized since the peak years, and the Rosedale comps tell a clear story. Properties priced correctly from day one are finding buyers in under two weeks. Three of the six comparables we analyzed required price reductions after overpriced launches, an outcome that evidence-based pricing at day one eliminates entirely. At $699,000, this home is positioned at the top of its adjusted comparable range, fully justified by the renovation work and structural advantages. A Day-21 market review is built in as a safeguard, so you have flexibility without risk.

I will be with you through every step: preparation, photography, marketing, negotiation, and close. The data in this report is your foundation, and it is a strong one.

Taylor Brooks, Salesperson , Crestview Realty Group, Brokerage
Section 01

Your Home, At a Glance

Address
52 Briarwood Crescent, Hamilton, ON
Property Type
Detached, 1.5 Storey  |  Freehold Ownership
Bedrooms
3 Above Grade  |  None in Basement  |  Includes master bedroom added via 2004 addition
Bathrooms
2 Full
Above-Grade Finished SqFt
Not confirmed  to be confirmed  |  Original 1945 footprint est. 1,000–1,100 sq ft; 2004 master bedroom addition increases total above-grade area, floor plan measurement recommended before listing to confirm MLS figure
Basement
Fully Finished  |  Full Depth (per prior listing history)
Lot
47.91 × 114.09 ft  (5,253 sq ft  |  0.12 Acres)  |  Frontage: 47.83 ft
Parking
Detached Garage (1) + Private Driveway
Year Built
1945  (approx. 80–81 years)  |  Single-Family Detached, Code 301 (MPAC)
Heating / Cooling
Forced-air furnace & central A/C, original 2009 systems (~15–16 years old). Functional but at the upper end of typical service life; buyers may raise as a negotiation point. Budget for replacement disclosure or price tolerance of ~$10,000–$15,000.
Construction
All-brick exterior  |  Foundation type to confirm
Taxes / Assessment
Approx. $4,200/yr est.  to be confirmed  |  MPAC Assessment $323,000 (2026, stable since 2021)
Zoning
Residential (C)  |  Official Plan Designated Residential
Neighbourhood
Rosedale, Hamilton East  |  Close to Escarpment, Parks, and Transit
Ownership History
Single owner since 1992 (34 years, one owner)
Notable Site Detail
Property abuts railway (per GeoWarehouse). Full disclosure required in MLS listing and Schedule A.

Strengths

Kitchen renovated approximately one year ago, new cabinetry, counters, and appliances; move-in ready finishes that buyers can value immediately without needing to factor renovation cost
Roof replaced approximately three years ago, a significant capital cost buyers will not need to budget for in the near term; a genuine selling point in inspection conversations
Tastefully renovated interior in near-professionally staged condition, home has been renovated over recent years and is presented clean, tidy, and move-in ready; strong photography and showing potential
Symmetrical brick 1.5-storey exterior with genuine curb appeal, well-manicured front gardens, no weeds, clean lines and timeless character that photographs well and holds the eye at the street
Detached garage, an amenity absent from 4 of the 6 comparable sales analyzed; adds meaningful utility and perceived value in Rosedale; garage has been reshingled
Fully finished basement adds livable space beyond the above-grade footprint, uncommon advantage over partially-finished comparables
2 full bathrooms, significantly above the 1-bathroom baseline seen in the area's lower-priced comparables
Generous 47 × 114 ft lot with substantial rear depth, rare in established Rosedale; good outdoor space for families and gardeners
34 years of single-owner tenure with clear pride of ownership, consistent maintenance, cleanliness, and care are visible throughout the property
Rosedale neighbourhood with established character, escarpment proximity, and strong owner-occupier culture, attracts families, downsizers, and first-time buyers

Considerations

Property abuts railway (per GeoWarehouse), material fact requiring full disclosure in all listing documents; will narrow the buyer pool to noise-tolerant purchasers
Furnace and A/C, 2009 original systems (~15–16 years old). Functioning but at upper end of typical service life (15–20 yrs for furnace; 10–15 yrs for A/C). Buyers may raise in inspection or use as negotiation leverage, factor in ~$10,000–$15,000 tolerance in pricing or offer to provide quote
Driveway asphalt is in disrepair, a visible exterior detractor that buyers will notice. Consider whether to repave before listing (~$3,000–$5,000) or leave as-is; be prepared to address it if a buyer flags it in their offer
Detached garage is older structure, has been reshingled and is functional, but presents as a period garage; will photograph as-is. Buyer expectations should be set accordingly
Above-grade square footage not measured, floor plan measurement recommended before listing goes live to support accurate MLS data entry and pricing defence to be confirmed
Property tax figure estimated at ~$4,200/yr; seller to provide 2026 municipal tax bill for accuracy in listing
MPAC assessment of $323,000 has not changed since 2021, may trigger buyer questions; note this is standard for Ontario's reassessment freeze
Section 02

Market Pulse , Hamilton / Rosedale

Hamilton Detached Avg Price
$808K
▼  7.7% year-over-year
All detached home types across Hamilton. Rosedale 1.5-storey comparables trading in the $612K–$760K range.
Months of Supply (Singles)
3.5 mo
Balanced market conditions
Below 3 = seller's market. Above 6 = buyer's market. At 3.5, buyers have more choice than last year but market is not saturated.
Avg Sale-to-List Ratio
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From 6 Rosedale comparables
Homes priced correctly are selling near asking. Overpriced listings are requiring reductions.
Avg DOM (This Report)
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Days on Market , listing DOM
Well-priced homes in Rosedale selling in 8–14 days. Overpriced listings averaging 32–48+ days before final sale.
Hamilton's resale market entered spring 2026 in a stabilizing trend, with sales and new listings both up over 35% month-over-month in February and March. However, the year-over-year price softening of 7–9% on detached homes reflects the weight of higher inventory carried from 2025, the slowest sales year since 2010. Rosedale's 1.5-storey segment mirrors this pattern: homes priced strategically are still moving in under two weeks, while listings that tested higher price points spent months on market before selling with significant reductions. The current environment rewards decisive, well-researched pricing at launch over aspirational positioning.
Sources: WOWA.ca Hamilton Housing Market Report (April 13, 2026 update)  •  RAHB / Cornerstone Association of REALTORS market stats  •  CREA Statistics Hamilton-Burlington  •  HouseSigma comparable sales data (Rosedale, 2025–2026)
Section 03

The Comparables

#AddressStyleBed/Bath SqFt AGList PriceSale PriceS/L %Sold / DOM
DOM = days on market for that listing period. Property DOM shown separately where prior listing history exists.
No active competition data was available at the time this analysis was prepared. Before your listing goes live, Taylor will pull all current active and conditional listings in Rosedale and the surrounding Hamilton East area to assess your competition window. Market conditions at launch date will determine whether to hold or adjust the recommended list price.
Section 04

Comparable Adjustments

Four comparables were selected as most analytically useful for adjustment, two from 2026 and two from late 2025. Adjustments account for material differences in bathrooms, garage, basement, lot, and the subject's unique railway adjacency. A positive adjustment means the subject is superior on that factor; a negative adjustment means the comparable is superior.

Adjusted Range Low
$614,000
Adjusted Midpoint
$648,000
Adjusted Range High
$699,000

Note: The adjusted range spans $614,000 (low) to $699,000 (high). The recommended list price of $699,000 sits at the top of the adjusted range, supported by the renovation: a 1-year-old kitchen, 3-year-old roof, and tastefully renovated interior in near-professionally staged condition, factors the adjustment model does not fully capture. Structural differentiators: all-brick exterior, detached garage, 2 full baths, 2004 addition, finished basement. The one known offset is the 2009 HVAC, which is factored into the Day-21 review clause as a safeguard if buyer response dictates. The driveway condition is a visible detractor but does not materially change the pricing tier.

Section 05

Price Strategy

Why $699,000? Kitchen replaced approximately one year ago, roof three years ago, interior thoughtfully updated and presented in near-professionally staged condition, clean, tidy, and move-in ready. The structural advantages: all-brick exterior (the majority of period Rosedale homes present with partial siding), a detached garage absent from four of six comparables, 2 full bathrooms where the neighbourhood baseline is one, a 2004 master bedroom addition that expands the above-grade footprint, and a fully finished basement on a 47 × 114 ft lot. The one known offset is the 2009 furnace and A/C (~15–16 years old), a manageable negotiation point, not a price-tier issue. At $699,000, the expected sale at 97.5% S/L is ~$681,500. A Day-21 market review is built in as a safeguard.
Baseline / HVAC Buffer
$679,900
Est. 14–28 Days on Market
If the 2009 HVAC becomes a major buyer concern during inspection or an aggressive conditional offer is presented, $679,900 provides ~$20K of room to negotiate without sacrificing the seller's position. This is the floor, not the target. Expected sale near $662,900 at 97.5% S/L.
Stretch / Strong Launch
$709,900
Est. 21–45 Days on Market
All three of the following must be true at the same time to support this price: (a) Days 1–7 show strong showing activity and competing interest, (b) above-grade sq ft measures above 1,250 sq ft, and (c) market conditions remain stable from the date of this analysis, any softening in Hamilton detached sales or increased active inventory removes the support for this tier. If any one of the three is absent, drop to $699,000. Key risk: crossing into the $700s narrows your buyer pool before they ever see the home. Many buyers set their MLS search filters with a hard ceiling in the high $600s, a $709,900 list price will not appear in those results at all, effectively pre-filtering out a segment of qualified buyers before they can even consider it. The room to negotiate down to $699,000 does not offset losing those showings entirely. Day-21 market review included as a safeguard.

Explore List Price Scenarios

List Price: $699,000
$659,000$694,000$729,000
Expected Sale (at avg 97.5% S/L)
Listing Commission (2.5%+HST)
Co-op Commission (2%+HST)
Gross Proceeds (before mortgage)
Section 06

Estimated Net Proceeds

All values are estimates for illustration. Use the calculator on the right to enter your actual mortgage balance and commission preferences to see your personalized net.

Estimated Sale Price estimate$699,000
Listing Commission (2.5% + 13% HST) adjustable
Co-operating Commission (2.0% + 13% HST) adjustable
Estimated Legal Fees estimate($1,800)
Mortgage Discharge Fee estimate($300)
Mortgage Payout Balance confirm with lender
Estimated Net Proceeds
Ontario notes: HST (13%) applies to real estate commissions and legal services, but not to the resale sale price. Land Transfer Tax is a buyer cost and is not deducted from seller proceeds. Mortgage prepayment penalties vary significantly by lender and mortgage type, confirm with your lender before listing. These figures are estimates only and do not constitute financial advice.

Your Net Proceeds Calculator

Enter your actual figures. The table on the left updates in real time. Your mortgage payout balance is the most important number, confirm it with your lender.

Estimated Net to You
Section 07

Marketing Plan

Phase 1

Pre-List
Week 1

Prep walkthrough, declutter, staging, curb-appeal checklist
Floor plan measurement (confirm above-grade sq ft for MLS)
Professional photography, exterior, interior, garden, detail shots
Twilight exterior shot for social media and marketing materials
Pre-inspection (optional, builds buyer confidence, reduces conditional risk)
Stager consultation (optional & free, home already presents beautifully; a complimentary consult can also provide practical advice you can implement yourselves before shoot day)
Phase 2

Launch
Week 2

MLS listing with full media package and optimized description
Syndication: Realtor.ca, HouseSigma, Zolo, Zillow
Custom property landing page with full photo gallery
Coming-soon social media promotion
Email blast to Crestview Group's extensive buyer and agent network
Yard sign
Phase 3

Active
Weeks 2–4

Public open house (weekend launch)
Broker open house (optional)
Social media promotions and videos to reach active buyers in the Hamilton market
Weekly showing feedback and market activity report to seller
Day-21 market review, pricing assessment with live active comp data
Phase 4

Offers & Close
Week 3+

Offer strategy session, review all terms, not just price
Negotiation and counter-offer management
Conditional period management (home inspection, financing)
Close coordination with seller's preferred legal counsel
Post-close follow-up and move resource referrals
Section 08

Why Taylor

Track Record

BrokerageCrestview Realty Group
TeamCrestview Group
Region ServedHamilton & KWC Area
Hamilton ExpertiseRosedale, East End, Mountain
Avg DOM vs RegionBetter than regional average
Avg S/L PerformanceAt or above asking

Approach

Taylor begins every listing relationship with one question: what does success look like to you? For some sellers, that's the highest possible number. For others, it's a clean close with no drama on a specific date. Both are valid, and both require a different strategy. Taylor builds the plan around the seller's outcome, not a number off the top of his head.

As part of the Crestview Group at Crestview Realty Group, Taylor brings a shared buyer database and agent network that extends across Hamilton, KWC, and the GTA, giving each listing significantly more reach than a solo agent working in isolation.

What Clients Say

"Taylor made us feel like we were his only client. He walked us through every number and never once talked down to us. We sold in 9 days, above asking."

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"The presentation Taylor put together for our home was unlike anything I had seen. Professional, detailed, and he knew our neighbourhood cold."

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"Taylor helped me list my rental property, find the right tenant, and when I was ready to sell, he handled the whole process seamlessly. Both times were smooth, stress-free experiences."

Hakam Z. , Cambridge (Investor Client)

"From our first meeting to closing day, Taylor was always available, always honest, and always one step ahead. He set realistic expectations and delivered on every one of them."

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Taylor Brooks, Salesperson  •  Crestview Realty Group, Brokerage