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487 West / Neighbourhood guide

Hamilton · A CLOSER LOOK

487 West
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
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01 / THE SETTING

487 West location:
Hamilton.

Located in the Greater Hamilton metropolitan area, Shaver is a neighbourhood within Hamilton, Ontario.

487 Shaver Rd, Hamilton, ON L9G 0A7, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Hamilton

487 Shaver Rd, Hamilton, ON L9G 0A7, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Shaver

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

There is a wide selection of green spaces in Shaver. There are approximately 10 parks nearby for residents to explore and they are especially well-situated, resulting in them being easy to reach from a large number of locations in the neighbourhood. Lastly, as there are very few people out and about on the streets, this area remains relatively calm.

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Getting around

Shaver is particularly car friendly. The majority of real estate listings are a very short drive from the nearest highway, such as Highway 403, and coming across a parking spot is generally easy. On the other hand, the public transit service in Shaver is not very frequent. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most houses. Shaver is not very suitable for those who prefer to get around as pedestrians as very few daily errands can be run without needing to resort to a car. This neighbourhood is also not especially bicycling-friendly because the cycling network is rather limited, and riding a bicycle is made arduous by the typically sloping terrain. Thankfully, riding a bike is more feasible in some sectors than others.

Everyday essentials

It is convenient to get to the nearest supermarket without a car in Shaver. A limited selection of restaurants and coffee shops can be found as well. Concerning education, in Shaver, families will often be able to reach primary schools and daycares by walking. In contrast, high schools are not very abundant and therefore may require a long trip to get to.

Local character

There is a wide selection of green spaces in Shaver. There are approximately 10 parks nearby for residents to explore and they are especially well-situated, resulting in them being easy to reach from a large number of locations in the neighbourhood. Lastly, as there are very few people out and about on the streets, this area remains relatively calm.

Surrounding homes

Around 90% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas the remainder are renters. In this area, about half of buildings are single detached homes, whereas the rest are mainly duplexes. This neighbourhood experienced its largest construction boom following the year 2000, so most of the available housing stock is from this era. This area is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

487 West
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

1.5/ 5

At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Hamilton: 3.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.5/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Hamilton: 4.5 / 5

Public transit

1.9/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Hamilton: 2.6 / 5

Groceries

4.0/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Hamilton: 3.7 / 5

Wellness

1.4/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Hamilton: 2.8 / 5

Restaurants

2.6/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Hamilton: 3.2 / 5

Walking

0.7/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Hamilton: 3.0 / 5

Cycling

2.2/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Hamilton: 2.8 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Hamilton: 3.8 / 5

Vibrancy

0.8/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Hamilton: 1.5 / 5

Shopping

2.7/ 5

Variety of shops within a short drive

Hamilton: 3.4 / 5

Childcare

2.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a moderate drive

Hamilton: 4.2 / 5

Nightlife

2.2/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Hamilton: 2.2 / 5

Cafés

2.6/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Hamilton: 2.7 / 5

Quiet

3.4/ 5

Few sources of noise nearby

Hamilton: 3.6 / 5

Parks

2.9/ 5

Moderate amount of park space nearby

Hamilton: 4.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

487 West nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

88 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

13 places
High school1.4 km

Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School

100 Panabaker Dr

9-12 · catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Frank Panabaker South Senior Public School

295 Nakoma Road

JK-8 · Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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Elementary school1.9 km

Frank Panabaker North School

168 Huron Avenue

JK-6 · Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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High school2.1 km

Ancaster High School

374 Jerseyville Road West

9-12 · vocational, occupational, international baccalaureate, french immersion · Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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Elementary school2.2 km

St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School

75 Concerto Crt

JK-8 · catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.6 km

Spring Valley School

99 Dunham Drive Drive

JK-8 · Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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Elementary school3.0 km

St. Ann (Ancaster) Catholic Elementary School

24 Fiddler's Green Rd

JK-8 · catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school / High school3.4 km

Entsyoyaneren'ne Secondary School

245 Garner Road

site based

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Elementary school4.0 km

Foundations Montessori School

265 Wilson Street East

site based

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Elementary school4.5 km

Ancaster Forest and Nature School

437 Wilson Street

online/site based

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Elementary school4.9 km

Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School

470 Kitty Murray Lane

JK-8 · catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school5.0 km

Christadelphian Heritage College

522 Book Road East

site based

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

24 places
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Parks nearby

15 places
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Daily essentials nearby

6 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Shaver
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at 487 West. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$146,177

Residents in the study area

367

Owner households

81.8%

Commute on foot

4.3%

Population age

0 to 4
4.7%
5 to 9
4.4%
10 to 14
6.2%
15 to 19
7.1%
20 to 34
24.5%
35 to 49
20.8%
50 to 64
22.0%
65 to 79
8.8%
80 and over
1.5%

Housing type

Row houses
65.1%
Single detached
33.8%
Duplex
1.0%
Semi detached
0.1%
Apartment 1-4 floors
0.0%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
26.6%
Multi person
4.8%
Single family
67.5%
Multi family
1.1%

Commute mode

Car
93.4%
Foot
4.3%
Other
2.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$146,177
Average individual income
$64,361

Total

Total individuals
367

Owners vs Renters

Owners
81.8%
Renters
18.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
92.4%
English and French
6.5%
Other
1.1%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
7.6%
High school
23.5%
Trade certificate
3.5%
College certificate
26.1%
University certificate
3.6%
Bachelor degree
26.5%
Post graduate degree
9.1%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
82.0%
English and non-official language(s)
3.6%
Arabic
2.6%
Italian
1.9%
Mandarin
1.8%
Portuguese
1.8%
Spanish
1.8%
Urdu
1.7%
Polish
1.4%
Korean
1.2%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.1%
Russian
0.0%
German
0.0%
French
0.0%
Iranian Persian
0.0%
Dutch
0.0%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near 487 West:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board ↗Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

487 West address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

487 Shaver Rd, Hamilton, ON L9G 0A7, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

Confirm where to meet.

A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.19859, -80.01225. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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