For Sale

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

$1,648,988

879 West 5th Street, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 5R4 is For Sale and has a listing price of 1,648,988. The property is located in the Kernighan neighbourhood . It's been on the website for 4 Days.

  • Detached
    Property Type
  • 3
    Bedrooms
  • 1
    Bathrooms
  • Parking
  • MLS ID: X12920756
  • Office Name RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC.
Property Description

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
  • Property Type: All Houses
  • Listing Type: For Sale
  • Listing ID: X12920756
  • Price: $1,648,988
  • Year Built: 0
  • Lot Area: 0 Sqft
  • Lot Depth: 250.66
  • Ref ID: X12920756
  • Approx Sqft: 1100-1500
  • Dir / Cross St: West 5th St
  • Status: Active
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Approx Age: 51-99
  • Property Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Category: Detached
Price History
List Date MLS ID List Price Status End Date Closed Price
03/25/2026 X12920756 $1,648,988 For Sale - -
03/02/2026 X12836686 $1,699,000 Cancelled 03/16/2026 -
11/17/2025 X12551144 $1,990,000 Expired -
Market Temperature
  • Buyer's Market
  • Balanced
  • Seller's Market
Neighborhood Stats
Kernighan
  • $1,119,890 Average List Price
    based on 1 year
  • 1 New Listings
    based on 30 days
  • 27 Median Days on Market
    based on 1 year
  • List vs. Selling Price 5.99 % Up
  • Sold (12mo) 3
  • Rented (12mo) 0

  • 1 Month Change -
  • 3 Month Change -
  • 6 Month Change -
Walkscore
  • 64 Walk Score
    Somewhat Walkable
  • 48 Transit Score
    Some Transit
  • 53 Bike Score
    Bikeable
Property Type Distribution
  • All Houses
    88.79%
  • Commercial
    3.74%
  • Condo
    5.61%
  • Land for Sale
    1.87%
Additional Details
  • Heat Type Forced Air
  • Heat Source Gas
  • Style Y
  • Washroom Type1: 1
  • Garage Type Carport
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Exterior Aluminum Siding
  • Kitchen Y
  • Parking Y
  • Washrooms Type 1 # Pcs: 4
  • Taxes: $5,569
  • Last Status New
  • Original Price: $0
  • Sold Price: $0
  • Addl Monthly Fees: $0
  • Possession Remarks: Flexible
  • Listing Entry Date: 25/03/2026 18:56:33
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