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879 West 5th Street

Kernighan / Hamilton, ON L9C 5R4

NewActiveFor Sale
3 Beds
1 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
25,022 Lot Sq Ft
Single Family Home

About This Property

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!

Property Details

StatusActive
Property TypeSingle Family Home
Listing TypeFor Sale
Interior Size1,100 sq ft
Lot Size25,022 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ListedMarch 25, 2026
Postal CodeL9C 5R4

Features & Amenities

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  • Air Conditioning
  • Basement

TRREB MLS® Attribution

MLS® X12920756

Listed by RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC.

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$1,498,900

asking price

MLS®X12920756
TypeSingle Family Home
CityHamilton
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Mortgage Estimate

Est. Monthly Payment

$7,319

/month · $1,199,120 mortgage

Down Payment20% — $299,780
Interest Rate5.5%

Amortization

Total Interest

$996,678

Total Cost

$2,195,798

Estimate only. Based on Canadian semi-annual compounding, 25-yr amortization at 5.5%.

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Listed By

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC.