879 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON

$1,648,988
MLS#:X12920756
3 beds
1 baths
1100-1500 sqft
5.0 parking
Residential Freehold
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Description

Property Highlights

Welcome to this remarkable ["1 Storey/Apt"] detached located in the coveted neighborhood of Kernighan. Expertly crafted featuring premium aluminum siding construction, this residence presents an exceptional opportunity offered at $1,648,988 to acquire a beautiful home in a highly sought-after setting. Designed for both comfortable daily living and elegant entertaining, the layout maximizes natural light, functional flow, and lifestyle utility.

  • 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom
  • Generous living space spanning 1100-1500 sqft on a premium 100.3 x 250.66 ft lot
  • Features a ["full"] basement, adding superb versatility for recreation, a home gym, or extra storage
  • 5.0 total parking spaces available with a convenient carport configuration
  • Notable attributes: Primary Bedroom - Main Floor
  • equipped with ["central air"] central cooling and highly efficient forced air heating via gas

Prime West Mountain Development Opportunity | Hamilton MountainExceptional investment opportunity in a highly sought-after West Mountain location with rare frontage on two streets. This expansive, oasis-like city lot offers outstanding flexibility for builders, developers, and investors alike.The existing bungalow is well-suited for occupancy, allowing you to live in or rent out the home while you begin planning and construction-an ideal setup to offset carrying costs during development.Approved severance is already in place, allowing for two rear lots to accommodate the construction of additional homes. The property is fully serviced with water and sewer connections for up to 4 lots, saving valuable time and development costs.Explore a wide range of possibilities: sever into 2 premium lots, create 4 spacious 50 ft lots, or take advantage of the zoning change on the front portion, which permits a potential 6-storey residential building with an estimated 32-56 units. There is also the option to develop up to 12 townhouses or residences using MLI Select financing.Ideally located near Stone Church and West 5th Street, this property is just minutes from Mohawk College's main Fennell Campus, located directly on West 5th Street -making it highly attractive for student housing or rental development.Close to schools, shopping, transit, and all key amenities in a rapidly growing area.A rare opportunity to secure a versatile, high-potential redevelopment site in one of Hamilton Mountain's most desirable neighborhoods. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

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Key Features

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Kitchens
1
Living Area
1100-1500 sqft
Property Type
Residential Freehold

Additional Details

StatusActive
Listed Date3/25/2026
Transaction TypeFor Sale

Property Details

Property Sub-TypeDetached
ConstructionAluminum Siding
Lot Size100.3 × 250.66 Feet
CountyHamilton
Annual Tax$5,569.33
Legal DescriptionPT LT 10, PL 427 , AS IN HL170606 ; HAMILTON

Parking & Garage

Parking Spaces5.0
Garage Spaces4
Garage TypeCarport

Heating & Cooling

Heat SourceGas
Heat TypeForced Air
Cooling["Central Air"]

Features

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879 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON
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Pricing & Value Insights

Data-driven valuation for 879 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 5R4

Estimated Sales Range
$1.2M - $1.4M

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Estimated Costs

Loan Amount$1,319,190.4
Monthly Mortgage$7,665
Property Tax (Est.)$464
Utilities & Maint.$350
Total Monthly Cost$8,479

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City & Neighborhood Guide

Comprehensive city-wide demographics, local real estate stats, and school rankings for Kernighan, Hamilton.

Verified Local Data
City Population785,184
City Median Age41.6 Yrs
City Ownership69% Owners
Avg Area List Price$1,033,564

People & Families

Age Distribution

Household Composition

One-person households
27%
Families with children
45%
Couples without children
27%
Other households
1%

Top Ethnic Origins

English21%
Scottish17%
Irish16%
Canadian13%

Local Schools Guide

Elementary Schools

James MacDonald
Public200 Chester Avenue, Gourley, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 2X1
4.3
Annunciation of Our Lord
Public250 Limeridge Road West, Rolston, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 2V2
6.2
R A Riddell
Public200 Cranbrook Drive, Gilkson, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 4S9
5.7
Ridgemount
Public65 Hester Street, Greeningdon, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 2N3
5.3
Monseigneur-de-Laval
Public135 Bendamere Avenue, Buchanan, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 1N4
4.9

Secondary Schools

Westmount
Public39 Montcalm Drive, Rolston, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 4B1
7.3
St. Thomas More
Catholic1045 Upper Paradise Road, Falkirk East, Hamilton, Ontario, L9B 2N4
6.1

Homes & Housing

Structural Home Types

Tenure (Ownership vs Rental)

Owner-Occupied69%
Rented31%

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