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.
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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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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