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$1,648,988Asking Price

879 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 5R4

Kernighan, Hamilton

Detached
3
Bedrooms
1
Bath
5
Parking
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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!

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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!

Key Info

  • Other Detached
  • 4-Car Driveway
  • 1-Car Carport
  • West 5th St
  • 1100-1500 Approximate Sq Feet
  • 51-99 Years Approximate Age
  • Full Basement
  • 1 Kitchen
  • Forced Air Gas Heating
  • Central Air

Property

  • Lot Size 100.3 x 250.66 Feet
  • Aluminum Siding Exterior
  • Taxes were $5,569 in 2026
  • Possession: Flexible

Details

  • No Fireplace
  • No Family Room
  • Sewers
  • Municipal Water
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  • MLS #X12920756
  • RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC.

Extras

Room Floor Dimensions Details
1 Kitchen Main 12.01' x 10.01'
2 Bathroom Main 4-PieceBath
Washroom1 4-Piece Bathroom on Main Floor

Who lives here?

Kernighan, Hamilton is a west GTA neighbourhood notable for its university grads, business and health professionals and salespeople. It has a higher than average population of immigrants, and Italian speakers. Residents tend to be younger with a significant number of babies, kids aged 5 to 14, youth aged 15 to 24 and adults aged 40 to 54.

Families

Kids Per Family

1.5

kids per family
in the neighbourhood.

Hamilton  (1.2)

Singles

41% of residents are
single and loving it.

41% singles

Hamilton (46%)

Renters

10% of residents
are renters.

10% renters

Hamilton (32%)

Education

34% of residents are
university grads.

34% university grads

Hamilton (28%)

Income

Average Household Income

$128K

is the average household
income in the neighbourhood.

Hamilton  ($106K)

Professions

Professions

Sales 17%
Business 9%
Trades 8%
Government 8%
Health 7%

Immigrants

33% of residents were
born outside of Canada.

33% immigrants

Hamilton (25%)

Birthplace - All

Portugal was once home to 3.2% of immigrants.
Philippines 2.9%
Pakistan 2.9%
China 2.6%
India 1.9%

3.2% from Portugal
All-time

Birthplace - Recent

UK was once home to 1.7% of immigrants.
Russia 1.0%
Nigeria 0.8%
Mexico 0.6%
Poland 0.6%

1.7% from UK
Recent

Foreign Languages

Foreign Languages

Italian 5%
Portuguese 3%
Mandarin 3%
Vietnamese 2%
Tagalog 2%

Religions

Religions

Christian 77%
Buddhist 4%
Hindu 2%
Jewish 2%