# Butler's Mapped Amenities Include Two Schools and Three Parks

Butler includes two schools, three parks, three transit stops, and one grocery store. These mapped points define the local amenity baseline for residents.

Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-12.

## Key facts and reporting periods

- Sales Volume: 10 count. Property type: Condominium. Scope: Hamilton, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://storeys.com/cities/hamilton/)
- Mortgage Rate: 3.25 percent. Property type: All. Scope: Hamilton, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://wowa.ca/hamilton-housing-market)
- Average Sale Price: 779000 cad. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Hamilton, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-09. [Source](https://wowa.ca/hamilton-housing-market)
- Average Sale Price: 660000 cad. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Hamilton, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-09. [Source](https://wowa.ca/hamilton-housing-market)
- Average Sale Price: 591000 cad. Property type: Townhouse. Scope: Hamilton, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-09. [Source](https://wowa.ca/hamilton-housing-market)
- Average Sale Price: 380000 cad. Property type: Apartment. Scope: Hamilton, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-09. [Source](https://wowa.ca/hamilton-housing-market)
- Average Sale Price: 499000 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Hamilton, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-09. [Source](https://wowa.ca/hamilton-housing-market)
- Average Sale Price: 714420 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Hamilton, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-09. [Source](https://wowa.ca/hamilton-housing-market)

## Market summary

Butler includes two schools, three parks, three transit stops, and one grocery store. These mapped points define the local amenity baseline for residents.

## Central finding

Butler features a small cluster of mapped amenities, including two schools, three parks, three transit stops, and one grocery store. Sources:
[St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/184239709)

## Educational Infrastructure in Butler

Two schools are mapped within Butler, specifically St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School and St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School. These institutions provide educational options for families residing in the neighbourhood. The presence of both elementary and secondary levels suggests a complete K-12 pathway within close proximity to homes.

The mapping confirms the physical location of these schools but does not detail their specific catchment boundaries. Residents must verify enrollment eligibility through official district records rather than relying solely on geographic proximity. This distinction is critical for buyers prioritizing specific school placements during their home search process. Sources:
[St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/184239709)

## Daily Convenience and Recreation Points

Three parks and one Food Basics grocery store are identified as key daily convenience amenities in Butler. Billy Sherring Park is named among the green spaces, while two other park entries lack specific identifiers in the dataset. These locations offer potential areas for recreation and community gathering for local households seeking outdoor access.

Three transit stops are also mapped, with Acadia Drive being the only specifically named location. The remaining stops are listed generically without route or schedule information. Buyers should investigate current transit services independently to assess commute viability, as the mapped points confirm existence but not operational frequency or coverage. Sources:
[St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/184239709)

## The strongest counter-case

The amenity data consists solely of point locations without details on service quality, catchment areas, or actual usage patterns. Sources:
[St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/184239709)

## City market context

From the Hamilton market article, 22 September 2026:

The Hamilton Region recorded a Sales to New Listings Ratio of 45% in September 2026, placing the market at the threshold between seller and buyer dynamics. This balance is accompanied by a 19.5% year-over-year drop in condo apartment average prices to $376,000, while detached home averages declined only 2.4%. Hamilton's housing market has reached a state of equilibrium where the Sales to New Listings Ratio of 45% indicates neither buyers nor sellers hold a decisive advantage, supported by 4.4 months of inventory. This balanced condition masks significant segment divergence, with condos experiencing sharp price corrections and detached homes showing relative resilience, driven by uneven supply absorption across property types.

## Sources

- [St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/184239709): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood.

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