550 James Street, Hamilton, ON

$749,900
MLS#:X13423124
6 beds
3 baths
2000-2500 sqft
Residential Freehold
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Property Highlights

Welcome to this remarkable 2 1/2 Storey duplex located in the coveted neighborhood of North End. Expertly crafted featuring premium brick construction, this residence presents an exceptional opportunity offered at $749,900 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.

  • 6 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms with 2 functional kitchens
  • Generous living space spanning 2000-2500 sqft on a premium 25 x 101.25 ft lot
  • Features a apartment, separate entrance, full, walk-up, partially finished basement, adding superb versatility for recreation, a home gym, or extra storage
  • 0.0 total parking spaces available
  • Notable attributes: Accessory Apartment, Separate Hydro Meter, Storage
  • equipped with central air central cooling and highly efficient forced air heating via gas

Description

Your dream duplex awaits-a home that can help pay for itself. Ideally located in Hamilton's desirable North End, just steps from Bayfront Park, West Harbour GO, and trendy James Street North restaurants, cafés and galleries. Whether you're an investor, owner-occupier seeking rental income, a multi-generational family, or someone looking to explore future development opportunities, this property checks all the boxes. Thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom, this legal duplex is currently generating $4700/mth in gross rental income. The main floor unit was previously operated as a successful short-term rental/Air B&B. It offers two spacious bedrooms, abundant storage, updated laundry facilities, an entertainer's kitchen, a cozy living room with a fireplace, and a stunning spa-inspired bathroom. Outside, you'll find an expansive backyard complete with a large deck and newer hot tub, all meticulously maintained. The upper unit features three bedrooms and, including a primary bedroom with oversized built-in closet organizers, a generous living room with a gas fireplace and custom built-ins, an updated eat-in kitchen with access to a charming balcony, and a bright open-concept attic loft ideal for a bedroom, home office, studio or cozy sitting area. The highand-dry basement is the perfect space for a home gym, studio, recreation room or additional living space and benefits from having a separate entrance. Parking will never be an issue for your tenants and guests with ample free street parking on both sides of the street as well as the adjacent side streets. Updates: 2021- main floor custom closets, nest thermostat, new roof, new shed roof, new skylights, 2nd floor engineered hardwood, locking back gate, gas fireplace upper unit, electric fireplace lower unit living room. 2022- new sliding doors upper balcony/lower living room, fire alarm system. 2023- keyless front door lock, 2024-basement partially finished. 2026-lower unit engineered hardwood.

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Key Features

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Kitchens
2
Living Area
2000-2500 sqft
Property Type
Residential Freehold

Additional Details

StatusActive
Listed Date6/9/2026
Transaction TypeFor Sale

Property Details

Property Sub-TypeDuplex
Architectural Style2 1/2 Storey
ConstructionBrick
BasementApartment, Separate Entrance, Full, Walk-Up, Partially Finished
Lot Size25 × 101.25 Feet
CountyHamilton
Annual Tax$4,827.41
Legal DescriptionPT LT 22 OR 8 JAMES HUGHSON SURVEY E/S JAMES ST CITY OF HAMILTON (UNREGISTERED) BTN MACAULAY ST & WOOD ST AS IN VM175337, S/T VM258479; CITY OF HAMILTON

Parking & Garage

Parking Spaces0.0
Garage TypeNone

Heating & Cooling

Heat SourceGas
Heat TypeForced Air
CoolingCentral Air

Features

Property Features

Beach, Fenced Yard, Marina, Park, Public Transit, School

Interior Features

Accessory Apartment, Separate Hydro Meter, Storage, Upgraded Insulation

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550 James Street, Hamilton, ON
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$1.2M - $1.4M

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Interest Rate5.25%
Down Payment$49,990 (6.7%)
* Minimum Canadian down payment required for this price is $49,990.
Amortization Period25 Years
Estimated Monthly Payment$4,171Based on a loan of $699,910 over 25 years.
Purchase Price$749,900
Loan Amount$699,910
Provincial Land Transfer Tax:$11,473
Total Estimated Closing Taxes:$11,473

About Purchasing a Home in Hamilton, ON

For a property listed at $749,900 in Hamilton, the legal minimum down payment is $49,990 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 $11,473 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 $11,473.

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City & Neighborhood Guide

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

Verified Local Data
City Population785,184
City Median Age41.6 Yrs
City Ownership69% Owners
Avg Area List Price$600,131

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

St Lawrence's
PublicMary Street, North End East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 3X3
4.8
Bennetto
Public47 Simcoe Street East, North End East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 3N2
3.3
Dr. J. Edgar Davey
Public99 Ferguson Avenue North, Beasley, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 1L6
1.9
Hess Street
Public107 Hess Street North, Central, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2T1
5.4
Cathy Wever
Public160 Wentworth Street North, Gibson, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 5V7
2.1

Secondary Schools

St. Mary’s
Catholic146 Park Street North, Central, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2N2
7.2
Cathedral
Public30 Wentworth Street North, Gibson, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8H5
4.6
Georges-P-Vanier
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Bernie Custis
Public1055 King Street East, Stipeley, Hamilton, Ontario, L8M 1C3
2.2

Homes & Housing

Structural Home Types

Tenure (Ownership vs Rental)

Owner-Occupied69%
Rented31%

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