Rare opportunity to secure a high-demand student rental property just steps to McMaster University. 43 Sterling St. offers 7 spacious bedrooms across three levels, 2 full bathrooms, and common areas designed for optimal tenant appeal and income generation.The main level includes a large living/dining space, kitchen, 2 spacious bedrooms, and a full 4pc bath. The second level features 2 more bedrooms and another full bath, while the lower level provides 3 additional bedrooms and laundry-ideal for maximizing occupancy and rental yield. Set in the vibrant Westdale neighbourhood, students are steps from grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, trails, and transit routes. With easy access to Highway 403, commuting across Hamilton and beyond is effortless. Parking for 3 cars plus a detached garage adds further convenience. Opportunities this close to campus are limited-whether you're an investor seeking consistent returns or a parent investing in off-campus living, this is a strategic acquisition in a proven rental market. (id:2493)
Property Type:
Single Family
Common Interest:
Freehold
Property Attached:
No
Total Living Area:
1,896 sq. ft.176 m2
Finished Area Above Grade:
1,496 sq. ft.139 m2
Zoning:
C/S-1361
Taxes:
$7,400 /
-
Community:
111 - Westdale South/Cootes Paradise
Exterior Features:
Brick, Aluminum siding
Structure Type:
House
Bedrooms:
7
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
3
Bathrooms:
2.0
Cooling:
Central air conditioning
Fireplace:
No
Heating:
Forced air, Natural gas
# Storeys:
1.5
Water:
Municipal water
Sewer:
Municipal sewage system
Basement:
Finished, Full
Lot Frontage:
35'10.7 m
Lot Size:
2,614 sq. ft.243 m2
Lot Details:
0.06
Lot Features:
Country residential
Parking:
Detached Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Lower level
Bedroom
15'9"4.80 m × 9'2.74 m
-
Lower level
Bedroom
13'3.96 m × 9'1"2.77 m
-
Lower level
Bedroom
17'5.18 m × 6'1.83 m
-
Main level
Kitchen
12'3.66 m × 7'2.13 m
-
Main level
Bedroom
9'6"2.90 m × 9'2.74 m
-
Main level
Bedroom
10'3.05 m × 9'2.74 m
-
Main level
Dining room
11'2"3.40 m × 10'3.05 m
-
Main level
Living room
16'4.88 m × 11'3.35 m
-
Second level
Primary Bedroom
21'2"6.45 m × 13'6"4.11 m
-
Second level
Bedroom
16'4.88 m × 11'2"3.40 m
-
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main level
No
4
4'11" x 6'7"
Second level
No
4
4'11" x 6'7"
View of front of house with covered porch, brick siding, a chimney, and roof with shingles
Bungalow-style home with covered porch, an outbuilding, a chimney, a garage, and brick siding
Bungalow with covered porch, brick siding, and roof with shingles
Entrance to property with brick siding and covered porch
Empty room featuring dark wood-type flooring and baseboards
Spare room with healthy amount of natural light and dark wood finished floors
Living area featuring dark wood-style flooring and baseboards
Empty room featuring baseboards and dark wood-type flooring
Living room featuring dark wood-style floors
Unfurnished room featuring plenty of natural light and dark wood-style flooring
Dining space featuring dark wood-style flooring
Kitchen featuring white appliances, dark wood finish cabinets, and light countertops
Bathroom featuring vanity and dark wood finished floors
Additional living space featuring wood finished floors and vaulted ceiling
Bedroom featuring a closet, light wood-style flooring, and vaulted ceiling
Bedroom featuring light wood-style flooring, a desk, and vaulted ceiling
Bonus room featuring wood finished floors and vaulted ceiling
Bedroom featuring light wood-style floors and vaulted ceiling
Bedroom with an office area, wood finished floors, and lofted ceiling
Bedroom featuring light wood-type flooring and a closet
Bathroom with vanity, shower / bathtub combination with curtain, and dark tile patterned floors
Empty room featuring baseboards and wood finished floors
Bedroom featuring light wood-type flooring
Spare room featuring light wood finished floors and electric panel
Bedroom with light wood finished floors, electric panel, and recessed lighting
Photo 26 of 36
Empty room featuring dark wood finished floors and baseboards
Bedroom with dark wood-style flooring, a desk, and a closet
Below grade area featuring baseboards and dark wood-type flooring
Bedroom featuring an office area and dark wood-style floors
Laundry area featuring wood finished floors, separate washer and dryer, and wood ceiling
View of detached garage
View of yard
Photo 34 of 36
Back of property featuring brick siding and roof with shingles
Data was last updated March 28, 2026 at 11:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
11
Avg list price:
$849,000
Min list price:
$599,900
Max list price:
$2,650,000
Avg days on market:
31
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
185
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$577.94
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
111 - Westdale South/Cootes Paradise. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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