879 WEST 5TH Street, Hamilton, ON

$1,450,000
MLS#:X13561930
3 beds
1 baths
1100-1500 sqft
7.0 parking
Residential Freehold
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Property Highlights

Welcome to this remarkable Bungalow detached located in the coveted neighborhood of Gourley. Expertly crafted featuring premium aluminum siding construction, this residence presents an exceptional opportunity offered at $1,450,000 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 100.81 x 253 ft lot
  • Features a full, unfinished basement, adding superb versatility for recreation, a home gym, or extra storage
  • 7.0 total parking spaces available with a convenient carport configuration
  • Notable attributes: None
  • equipped with central air central cooling and highly efficient forced air heating via gas

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a premier development site in one of Hamilton's fastest-growing corridors. Welcome to 879 West 5th Street. A 100' x 253' property with exceptional dual street frontage on West 5th Street and Fortissimo Drive, offering outstanding redevelopment potential. The property also benefits from City-approved R4 (Mid-Rise Residential) rezoning, currently pending appeal, creating exciting future development possibilities. Approved severance for two rear lots and municipal water and sewer services already in place for additional lots help reduce development timelines and soft costs. Explore the potential for a four-lot detached subdivision, luxury townhomes, semi-detached homes, or a higher-density residential project. The existing three-bedroom bungalow provides immediate rental income while development plans are finalized. Ideally located just down the street from Mohawk College's Fennell Campus and minutes to the Upper James Street and Stone Church Road corridor, with convenient access to shopping, transit, parks, schools, and major highways, the location is ideal for student housing, family-oriented development, or professional rentals. Offering an exceptional combination of size, servicing, dual frontage, future zoning potential, income generation, and a prime West Mountain location, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare. Whether you're a builder, developer, or investor, 879 West 5th Street is reay for your vision.

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Property Summary

This detached home located at 879 WEST 5TH Street, Hamilton is currently for sale and has been available on SousaSells for 3 days. This property is listed at $1,450,000 with an estimated mortgage of $4,827* per month. It has 3 beds, 1 bathroom, and is 1100-1500 square feet. 879 WEST 5TH Street, Hamilton is in the Gourley neighborhood.

* Estimated mortgage assumes a 30% down payment, 4.00% interest rate, and 30-year amortization.

Key Features

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

Additional Details

StatusActive
Listed Date7/14/2026
Transaction TypeFor Sale

Property Details

Property Sub-TypeDetached
Architectural StyleBungalow
ConstructionAluminum Siding
BasementFull, Unfinished
Lot Size100.81 × 253 Feet
CountyHamilton
Annual Tax$5,569
Legal DescriptionPT LT 10, PL 427 , AS IN HL170606 ; HAMILTON

Parking & Garage

Parking Spaces7.0
Garage Spaces6
Garage TypeCarport

Heating & Cooling

Heat SourceGas
Heat TypeForced Air
CoolingCentral Air

Features

Property Features

Hospital, Library, Place Of Worship, Park, Public Transit, School

Interior Features

None

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Location

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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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Interest Rate4.00%
Down Payment$435,000 (30.0%)
* Minimum Canadian down payment required for this price is $290,000.
Amortization Period30 Years
Estimated Monthly Payment$4,827Based on a loan of $1,015,000 over 30 years.
Purchase Price$1,450,000
Loan Amount$1,015,000
Provincial Land Transfer Tax:$25,475
Total Estimated Closing Taxes:$25,475

About Purchasing a Home in Hamilton, ON

For a property listed at $1,450,000 in Hamilton, the legal minimum down payment is $290,000 under current Canadian banking regulations. This calculation applies a 5% requirement on the first $500,000, 10% on the next $499,999, and a flat 20% on any amount exceeding $1,000,000.

Additionally, buyers in Ontario must budget for the Provincial Land Transfer Tax, which is estimated at $25,475 for this transaction. As this listing is in Hamilton (outside the City of Toronto), no additional municipal land transfer tax is levied, resulting in total estimated land transfer taxes of $25,475.

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City & Neighborhood Guide

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

Verified Local Data
City Population6,202,225
City Median Age39.6 Yrs
City Ownership65% Owners
Avg Area List Price$781,231

People & Families

Age Distribution

Household Composition

One-person households
25%
Families with children
50%
Couples without children
24%
Other households
0%

Top Ethnic Origins

Chinese11%
English9%
Indian9%
Irish8%

Local Schools Guide

Elementary Schools

James MacDonald
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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
Gordon Price
Public11 Guildwood Drive, Gurnett, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 7K2
3.6
St Vincent de Paul
Public295 Greencedar Drive, Gurnett, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 7M9
7.2

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
Sir Allan MacNab
Public145 Magnolia Drive, Fessenden, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 5P4
3.8

Homes & Housing

Structural Home Types

Tenure (Ownership vs Rental)

Owner-Occupied65%
Rented35%

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