Freehold or condo? That is the first fork in the road for anyone shopping for a townhouse in Hamilton, and the price gap between the two is the headline of this November 2026 market watch. Freehold townhouses were listed at a median of $680K and condo townhouses at $532K. 197 townhouses changed hands in the last 90 days.
Freehold vs condo townhouse in Hamilton
Freehold
$680Kmedian asking
172 listed
Sold, 90 days: $640K
No condo fee
Condo townhouse
$532Kmedian asking
128 listed
Sold, 90 days: $510K
Fee about $422/mo
A freehold townhouse in Hamilton is listed for about $148K more than a condo townhouse at the median. At the median condo fee, that gap equals roughly 29 years of fees, a useful way to judge whether the cheaper price really is cheaper over the time you plan to stay. On a mortgage with 20% down, the gap adds about $652 a month (illustrative 4.49% rate, 25 years).
What your budget buys in Hamilton
Set your budget first, then see what it gets you: the number of townhouses listed in each band and the bedroom count that is typical there.
| Budget | Townhouses listed | Typical size |
|---|---|---|
| Under $600K | 146 | 3 bed |
| $600K to $800K | 152 | 3 bed |
| $800K to $1M | 21 | 3 bed |
| $1M to $1.25M | 6 | 4 bed |
| $1.25M and up | 3 | 3 bed |
Townhouse sales in Hamilton: last 90 days vs a year ago
| Last 90 days | Same period last year | |
|---|---|---|
| Townhouses sold | 197 | 222 |
| Median sale price | $580K | $652K |
| Sale-to-list | 97.6% | 97.9% |
| Sold over asking | 11% | 11% |
| Days on market | 30 | 29 |
The median townhouse sale in Hamilton is down 11% from a year ago, on down 11% from the number of sales.
Neighbourhood price ladder
From the lowest typical asking price to the highest, for Hamilton neighbourhoods with at least three townhouses listed. Vincent is the most affordable entry point this month.
| Neighbourhood | Typical ask | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Vincent | $515K | 14 |
| Stoney Creek | $645K | 28 |
| Stoney Creek Mountain | $650K | 31 |
| Meadowlands | $669K | 13 |
| Binbrook | $675K | 22 |
| Ancaster | $715K | 19 |
| Lakeshore | $749K | 14 |
| Waterdown | $760K | 27 |
Townhouse checklist
- Compare the full monthly cost, not just the price: mortgage, property tax and any condo or POTL fee together.
- On a condo townhouse, read the status certificate before you firm up. It shows the reserve fund, upcoming work and any special assessments.
- End units, garages and finished basements carry a premium. Decide which ones matter to you before you start viewing, so you compare like with like.
- If your complex has a recent status certificate, have it ready. Condo townhouse buyers almost always make their offer conditional on it.
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Townhouse buyers ask
Is a freehold townhouse more expensive than a condo townhouse in Hamilton?
In November 2026 freehold townhouses were listed at a median of $679,900 and condo townhouses at $532,400. Condo townhouses also carry a monthly fee.
What did townhouses sell for in Hamilton recently?
The median townhouse sale over the last 90 days was $580,000 across 197 sales.
Which Hamilton neighbourhood has the cheapest townhouses?
Vincent, with a typical asking price of $514,950.
Asking prices come from the townhouses for sale on Townhouse Connect on November 1, 2026. Sales figures are totals of MLS® townhouse sales in Hamilton for the 90 days to that date and the same 90 days a year earlier. Payment figures are illustrative, not a mortgage offer.
Townhouses for sale in Hamilton right now
Live listings from the area this article covers.
$529,90063 - 150 Gateshead Crescent, Hamilton3 bed · 2 bath · Stoney CreekCourtesy of RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.
$764,90047 Hannon Crescent, Hamilton2 bed · 3 bath · Rural GlanbrookCourtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE STATE REALTY
$699,99941 - 212 Stonehenge Drive, Hamilton2+1 bed · 4 bath · MeadowlandsCourtesy of RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.
$719,900321 Raymond Road E, Hamilton3 bed · 4 bath · MeadowlandsCourtesy of ROYAL STAR REALTY INC.
$699,90011 - 151 Mcniven Road, Hamilton3 bed · 3 bath · AncasterCourtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE STATE REALTY
$720,00093 Jenifer Drive, Hamilton2 bed · 2 bath · Twenty PlaceCourtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE STATE REALTY