132 Herkimer Street

About This Property

This is the one you've been waiting for. A gracious, character-filled home where high ceilings, archways, a decorative fireplace, grand foyer, butler stairs and an inviting front porch speak to an earlier era of Hamilton architecture, while thoughtful updates have allowed the home to evolve beautifully for modern family life. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers generous principal rooms, original details and wonderful flexibility. The main floor features a spacious living room with decorative fireplace and room for a grand piano, plus a second sitting area that could easily serve as a family room, dining room or additional living space. The eat-in kitchen is complemented by a bright rear room ideal for dining or a home office, with a cozy fireplace, walkout to the large deck and beautifully landscaped backyard. Upstairs are three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with hardwood flooring adding warmth throughout. Original character shines through in the beautiful front door and welcoming porch overlooking the landscaped grounds. Outdoor spaces are designed for both enjoyment and easy care, with interlock, garden beds, river rock, stepping stones and private rear parking. Important updates include dishwasher (2026), rear dining room roof (2024), washer/dryer (2023), sump pump, porch roof, chimney work and city water main (2020), hardwood flooring, kitchen updates, rebuilt and reinforced main staircase, rear staircase improvements, structural reinforcement in the rear dining room and replacement of all interior doors (2019/20), paving and landscaping (2017/18), fencing (2016), and downspout improvements and foundation repointing (2014). A wonderful opportunity to own a character-filled home in one of Hamilton's most established and walkable historic neighbourhoods, close to parks, trails, Locke Street and James Street South. Surrounded by mature streets, beautiful architecture and a truly connected community.