Market Data as of August 31, 2026
Ancaster Oasis — Rental Market Data
Building Summary & Rental Market Overview
Rental market analytics and building profile as of August 31, 2026.
Ancaster Oasis, located at 886 Golf Links Road in the Dundas submarket of Hamilton, is an established residential development completed in 2013 featuring a very limited active leasing volume with just 1 unit currently listed on the market. Over the past 90 days, the building has recorded 1 closed lease with an average days on market of 5 days, alongside a 30-day closed count of 1 lease and an average days on market of 5 days.
Current asking rents average $2,000 per month at a rate of $3.64 per square foot for active listings averaging 550 square feet. This compares to realized 90-day leases averaging $1,850 per month at $3.36 per square foot across an average of 475 square feet, demonstrating that current active inventory skews toward larger floor plans than historical leases. The active asking rate of $3.64 per square foot sits 9.6 percent higher than the submarket asking benchmark of $3.32 per square foot.
Marketing friction remains exceptionally low as evidenced by a 30-day days on market average of 5 days with zero delisted units recorded. Tenants secure favorable terms in this tenant-favorable leasing environment, capturing an average discount of 2.57 percent or $50 per month below asking price. Active availability is entirely restricted to 1-bedroom layouts, providing zero selection across other bedroom tiers.
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Active Rental Inventory & Asking Rates
Current market availability, asking prices, and unit price histories at Ancaster Oasis as of August 31, 2026 (comparing August 2026 vs July 2026).
Active Market Insights & Questions
How has rental availability changed at Ancaster Oasis recently?
Ancaster Oasis carries 1 active listing as of August 31, 2026, with a price range, average rent, and median rent of exactly $2,000 per month. The sole available suite spans 550 square feet with an asking rate of $3.64 per square foot. One-bedroom layouts hold a 100 percent dominant share of active inventory, meaning current availability consists entirely of compact 1-bedroom configurations.
What floor plans and unit layouts are currently available at Ancaster Oasis?
The dominant active layout at Ancaster Oasis is the 1-Bedroom, representing 1 listing and a 100 percent inventory share. This single tier features an average rent of $2,000 per month across an average size of 550 square feet, resulting in an asking rate of $3.64 per square foot. There are zero active listings available for any other bedroom tier.
What is the average asking rent and $/SF by suite size at Ancaster Oasis?
Ancaster Oasis lists its sole available unit with a minimum entry rent of $2,000 per month and a peak asking rent of $2,000 per month, reflecting a dollar spread of $0 and an asking spread of 0 percent. The median asking rent stands at $2,000 per month. The entry-level and peak suite is a 1-Bedroom layout measuring 550 square feet priced at $3.64 per square foot.
How much extra do parking spaces and dens cost at Ancaster Oasis?
Ancaster Oasis has no active den premium data available as the active den premium is null with an unquantified square footage delta. Active parking premiums cannot be reliably isolated from current listings due to an insufficient paired sample.
How do asking rents at Ancaster Oasis compare to local and municipal benchmarks?
Ancaster Oasis features an active asking rent of $2,000 per month at $3.64 per square foot, which compares to the Dundas submarket asking benchmarks of $2,352 per month and $3.32 per square foot. The nominal asking rent is lower than the submarket average due to more compact suite sizing rather than cheaper unit pricing, as reflected by the building asking rate sitting 9.6 percent above the submarket asking benchmark across its single active listing.
Recent Leased Transactions & Contract Prices
Recent lease transactions, absorption velocity, and the difference between landlord asking prices and actual prices agreed to by tenants at Ancaster Oasis (Data period: For the month of August 2026).
Leased Transaction Insights & Questions
How many suites were leased at Ancaster Oasis last month, and how fast did they rent?
At Ancaster Oasis, the 30-day leasing velocity registered 1 closed lease with an average days on market of 5 days, matching the 90-day volume of 1 lease and 5 days on market, against a Dundas submarket benchmark of 40 days. The building recorded 1 lease during the 30-day window, 1 lease over the 90-day window, and 2 total leases over the past year and all-time history. This steady turnover reflects a compact leasing cycle where available units find tenants significantly faster than the broader submarket average.
What is the negotiation spread between asking rents and closed lease prices at Ancaster Oasis?
At Ancaster Oasis, tenants secured an average monthly discount of $50 per month, representing a 2.57% reduction below asking and yielding $600 in annual tenant savings. With 100.0% of leases closing under asking price, market conditions favored incoming renters and reflected direct landlord concessions rather than pricing premiums.
What are typical executed lease prices across different layouts at Ancaster Oasis?
At Ancaster Oasis, the primary anchor layout is the 1-Bedroom tier, which serves as the sole recorded configuration with 2 closed leases, an average monthly rent of $1,900 per month, a median rent of $1,900 per month, a P25-P75 range of $1,875 to $1,925 per month, an average size of 475 square feet, a rate of $4.12 per square foot, and an average of 13 days on market. This represents a limited sample size and serves as a directional reference only rather than an individual single deal.
What measurable rent premium did suites with parking achieve in closed leases at Ancaster Oasis?
At Ancaster Oasis, realized parking premiums cannot be isolated due to insufficient paired data across the historical lease dataset. Parking stalls were either bundled directly into the base rent or omitted from separate line-item reporting. Consequently, active asking parking rates remain unrated pending verified paired transactions.
How does the lease-to-listing ratio at Ancaster Oasis reflect current tenant demand?
At Ancaster Oasis, overall rental rates experienced a downward adjustment across the tracked spring and summer timeline. In May 2026, 1 lease closed at an average rent of $1,950 per month, generating $4.88 per square foot over 21 days on market. By August 2026, 1 lease closed at $1,850 per month, translating to $3.36 per square foot over a faster 5-day marketing window.
Historical Active Listings & Market Dynamics
Analyze availability, historical asking prices, price per foot ($/SF), and days on market over time. Use filters below to benchmark specific layouts.
| Date | Units Available | Avg Price ($) | Avg SqFt (SF) | Avg PSF ($/SF) | Avg DOM (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | 2 | 1975 | 547 | 3.61 | 20 |
| 2026-04-28 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 14 |
| 2026-04-29 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 15 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 16 |
| 2026-05-01 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 17 |
| 2026-05-02 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 18 |
| 2026-05-03 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 19 |
| 2026-05-04 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 20 |
| 2026-05-05 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 21 |
| 2026-05-06 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 22 |
| 2026-05-07 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 23 |
| 2026-05-08 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 24 |
| 2026-05-09 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 25 |
| 2026-05-10 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 26 |
| 2026-05-11 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 27 |
| 2026-05-12 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 28 |
| 2026-05-13 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 29 |
| 2026-05-14 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 30 |
| 2026-05-15 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 31 |
| 2026-05-16 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 32 |
| 2026-05-17 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 33 |
| 2026-05-18 | 3 | 1983 | 498 | 4.07 | 34 |
| 2026-05-19 | 1 | 1850 | 550 | 3.36 | 42 |
| 2026-05-20 | 1 | 1850 | 550 | 3.36 | 43 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 22 |
| 2026-05-22 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 23 |
| 2026-05-23 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 24 |
| 2026-05-24 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 25 |
| 2026-05-25 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 26 |
| 2026-05-26 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 27 |
| 2026-05-27 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 28 |
| 2026-05-28 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 29 |
| 2026-05-29 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 30 |
| 2026-05-30 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 31 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 32 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 33 |
| 2026-06-02 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 34 |
| 2026-06-03 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 35 |
| 2026-06-04 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 36 |
| 2026-06-05 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 37 |
| 2026-06-06 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 38 |
| 2026-06-07 | 2 | 1850 | 547 | 3.38 | 39 |
| 2026-08-05 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | N/A |
| 2026-08-06 | 2 | 1950 | 550 | 3.55 | 1 |
| 2026-08-07 | 2 | 1950 | 550 | 3.55 | 2 |
| 2026-08-08 | 2 | 1950 | 550 | 3.55 | 3 |
| 2026-08-09 | 2 | 1950 | 550 | 3.55 | 4 |
| 2026-08-10 | 2 | 1950 | 550 | 3.55 | 5 |
| 2026-08-11 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 6 |
| 2026-08-12 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 7 |
| 2026-08-13 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 8 |
| 2026-08-14 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 9 |
| 2026-08-15 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 10 |
| 2026-08-16 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 11 |
| 2026-08-17 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 12 |
| 2026-08-18 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 13 |
| 2026-08-19 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 14 |
| 2026-08-20 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 15 |
| 2026-08-21 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 16 |
| 2026-08-22 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 17 |
| 2026-08-23 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 18 |
| 2026-08-24 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 19 |
| 2026-08-25 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 20 |
| 2026-08-26 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 21 |
| 2026-08-27 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 22 |
| 2026-08-28 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 23 |
| 2026-08-29 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 24 |
| 2026-08-30 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 25 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 | 2000 | 550 | 3.64 | 26 |
12-Month Market Dynamics & Trend Trajectory
Ancaster Oasis has recorded a lifetime leasing volume of 2 closed transactions with an average monthly rent of $1,900 per month, a rate of $4.12 per square foot, and an average suite size of 475 square feet. Lifetime marketing time averaged 13 days on market, demonstrating consistent tenant turnover within this Dundas location. Pricing discipline across the building leaned toward tenant concessions, with 100% of transactions closing below initial asking prices. Net negotiations yielded an average discount of $50 per month or 2.57% off asking, saving tenants $600 annually and reflecting clear landlord willingness to adjust pricing to secure immediate occupancy.
Historical building statistics - leased transactions
This section tracks completed leasing transactions over time starting from May 1, 2026. Use the filters below to refine the trends by unit type, parking, den, and price performance.
Latest leased insights and trends
| Date | Units Leased | Avg Leased Price ($) | Avg SqFt (SF) | Avg PSF ($/SF) | Avg DOM (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-17 | 1 | 1950 | 400 | 4.88 | 21 |
| 2026-05-24 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-05-31 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-06-07 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-06-14 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-06-21 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-06-28 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-07-05 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-07-12 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-07-19 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-07-26 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-08-02 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-08-09 | 1 | 1850 | 550 | 3.36 | 5 |
Nearby Building Rental Comparables & Price Spreads
Direct rental rate comparisons against residential properties in the immediate vicinity.
Ancaster Oasis at 886 Golf Links Road is evaluated alongside a competitive set of nearby buildings in the Dundas submarket, anchored by Ancaster Gardens Phase 1 located 0.2 kilometers away and built in 1996 with 0 active listings, Ancaster Gardens 2 located 0.28 kilometers away and built in 1997 with 0 active listings, Ancaster Gardens 3 located 0.36 kilometers away and built in 2001 with 1 active listing, and 284 Wilson Street E located 2.47 kilometers away, completed in 2026 with 1 active listing. This competitive landscape spans multiple construction eras, contrasting older, low-density developments from the late 1990s and early 2000s against the subject building built in 2013 and modern recent completions. Across the micro-market, the overall comparable benchmark registers an average rent of $2,800 per month, an average rate of $2.39 per square foot, and an average suite size of 1,180 square feet. Ancaster Oasis occupies a mid-generation position within this cohort, trading at a higher rate per square foot relative to older nearby stock while offering compact, efficient suite layouts designed for modern rental demand.
Comparable Analysis & Questions
How do rental rates at Ancaster Oasis compare to neighbouring buildings within Dundas?
Ancaster Oasis achieves an average lease rent that contrasts against the overall comp average of $2,800 per month across active benchmark properties including Ancaster Gardens 3 and 284 Wilson Street E. Individual competitor performance includes Ancaster Gardens 3 at 990 Golf Links Rd with an average lease rent of $2,900 per month, $2.23 per square foot, and an average square footage of 1,300 square feet. Additionally, 284 Wilson Street E at 284 Wilson Street E reports an average lease rent of $2,700 per month, $2.55 per square foot, and an average square footage of 1,060 square feet. Older properties in the immediate vicinity, including Ancaster Gardens Phase 1 at 970 Golf Links Rd and Ancaster Gardens 2 at 980 Golf LInks Rd, currently report no closed leases within the past 180 days.
Does Ancaster Oasis offer a competitive price-per-square-foot ($/SF) against local comparables?
Ancaster Oasis establishes its value proposition through efficient suite sizing and modern layout planning, contrasting against larger, legacy footprints in the surrounding Dundas submarket. At Ancaster Gardens 3, units average 1,300 square feet at $2.23 per square foot, whereas 284 Wilson Street E provides averages of 1,060 square feet at $2.55 per square foot, compared to the broader submarket average of $3.20 per square foot. Renters trade down in total square footage to secure lower absolute monthly rent burdens and newer architectural finishes, avoiding the higher utility and maintenance overhead typical of older, oversized floor plans.
How do building age, amenities, and developer reputation impact rent spreads?
The supplied data provides amenities for Ancaster Oasis but does not provide comparable amenity lists for the nearby buildings, so a direct amenity comparison cannot be established.
Building Amenities, Transit & Neighbourhood Features
Building amenities and neighbouring residential communities around Ancaster Oasis.
Residential Buildings in the Vicinity
- Ancaster Gardens Phase 1197 m
- Ancaster Gardens 2280 m
- Ancaster Gardens 3362 m
- 284 Wilson Street E2.5 km
- 1950 Main West2.5 km
- Forest Glen I2.5 km
- Forest Glen II2.6 km
- Forest Glen III2.6 km
- Chedoke Heights2.9 km
- Scenic Trails3.0 km
- 57 Mericourt Road3.1 km
- 37 Mericourt Road3.1 km
Data Methodology & Analytical Standards
How FastScreen aggregates public listing records, tracks active inventory, and calculates rental market metrics for Ancaster Oasis.
Snapshot Dates & Benchmark Cadence
- Standardized Snapshot: Market metrics reflect a standardized monthly snapshot locked as of August 31, 2026.
- Benchmark Comparison Cadence: Month-over-month comparisons evaluate changes across standardized month-end reporting windows (August 2026 vs July 2026), ensuring consistent baseline periods and eliminating intra-month reporting volatility.
- Point-in-Time Daily History: Daily charts capture point-in-time active listings available on any given calendar day.
Public Data Aggregation & Thresholds
- Public Data Aggregation: FastScreen aggregates residential rental listing and completed lease transaction records from publicly available sources.
- Threshold Filtering: All listings are subject to a minimum monthly rental threshold of $1,000 to filter out standalone storage lockers, private parking spaces, and misclassified commercial entries from condominium statistics.
Calculation Formulations
- Average Asking Rent: Weighted average of active asking prices across available suites in the reporting period.
- Price Per Square Foot ($/SF): Calculated by dividing rent by square footage only for listings that provide unit dimensions (suites without stated square footage are excluded from $/SF calculations).
- Days on Market (DOM): Measures elapsed calendar days between the date a suite is first listed and either the benchmark snapshot date (for active listings) or the finalized date leased.
- Parking & Den Differentials: Average asking rent differences between suites with vs. without parking, and suites with vs. without a den.
Data Limitations & Scope
- Exclusively Public Records: Statistics are derived exclusively from publicly available rental listings and completed lease records. Private direct-to-landlord arrangements, unadvertised tenant renewals, and off-market rental agreements are not captured.
- Agreed Contract Amounts: Reported lease amounts reflect agreed contract rents and do not account for private move-in allowances or individual unit renovations that may influence pricing spreads.
Disclaimer: The information and statistics presented on this page (including asking rents, lease prices, de-listed listings, average square footage, days on market, and implied suite premiums) are aggregated from public listing sources for general informational, educational, and reference purposes only. FastScreen does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any data shown. This information does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or professional real estate advice. Users should conduct their own independent research and consult with licensed professionals before making any rental, leasing, property management, or real estate investment decisions.
