What they sold for: Binbrook home goes for $1.1 million

Here's a look at some houses that sold locally in February and what they sold for.

WINONA: $570,000

Address: 293 Fifty Rd., Stoney Creek

Nearest main intersection: Fifty Road and Highway 8

Asking price: $499,900

Selling price: $570,000

House size: 1,430 square feet

Lot size: 8,250 square feet

Taxes: $2,981.51 in 2020

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Sold: Feb. 12

Closes: March 11

Main Floor: Living room, kitchen

Basement: Laundry, storage

Second floor: Three bedrooms, two bathrooms

Listing agents: Rob Golfi, Re/Max

This farmhouse-style home is on a big lot in a rural part of Stoney Creek. Outdoors, it features a large back deck and several mature trees. Inside, there are updated floors and finishes, an eat-in kitchen on the main floor and two full bathrooms on the second floor.

Realtor Rob Golfi says the home was sold by an investor who recently got rid of three properties in the area to take advantage of the hot real estate market. The home had tenants, who will remain there under the new ownership. Golfi says the buyer is an investor from Toronto looking to move their money to Hamilton where they saw more value."

STRATHCONA: $705,000

Address: 88 Peter St., Hamilton

Nearest main intersection: Queen Street North and York Boulevard

Asking price: $549,000

Selling price: $705,000

House size: 952 square feet

Lot size: 2,046 square feet

Taxes: $3,637.16 in 2020

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 1

Sold: Feb. 28

Closes: March 30

Main Floor: Kitchen, dining room, living room, three bedrooms, bathroom

Listing agents: Drew Woolcott, Re/Max Escarpment Realty

This double-brick regency cottage was built in 1899 and has not been offered for sale publicly for more than 90 years, according to listing agent Drew Woolcott. It's a few blocks from Victoria Park. Inside, it has exposed brick walls and 10-foot ceilings, as well as a loft that's nine feet tall at its peak, adding a bit of extra space.

The basement contains a special surprise: a bootlegging safe from prohibition days. This house received four offers.

BINBROOK: $1.105 million

Address: 108 Great Oak Trail, Binbrook

Nearest main intersection: Highway 56 and Binbrook Road

Asking price: $899,999

Selling price: $1,105,000

House size: 2,592 square feet

Lot size: 4,142 square feet

Taxes: $4,833 in 2020

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4

Sold: Feb. 26

Closes: June 22

Main Floor: Family room, dining room, kitchen, dinette, bathroom

Basement: Recreation room, bedroom, bathroom, storage

Second floor: Master bedroom, two other bedrooms, ensuite bath, bathroom, laundry

Listing agents: Reisha Dass, Re/Max

This house is a Losani Homes Gardenview" model, with an open-concept kitchen and breakfast area that opens onto a large room for entertaining, featuring ceilings up to the second floor. Upgrades include quartz countertops and a gas fireplace. There is a back deck and fully fenced yard.

Realtor Reisha Dass says the sellers are upgrading - they wanted to stay in the Binbrook area but have more outdoor space. She says the buyer is moving from out west to be closer to children and grandchildren.

Compiled from information that is publicly available. Send recent home sales to home.sales.hamilton@gmail.com. Not all submissions can be used.