A rare opportunity to acquire a premier development site in one of Hamilton's fastest-growing corridors. Welcome to 879 West 5th Street. A 100' x 253 ' property with exceptional dual street frontage on West 5th Street and Fortissimo Drive, offering outstanding redevelopment potential. The property also benefits form City-approved R4(Mid-Rise Residential) rezoning, currently pending appeal, creating exciting future development possibilities. Approved severance for two rear lots and municipal water and sewer services already in place for additional lots help reduce development timelines and sot costs. Explore the potential for a four-lot detached subdivision, luxury townhomes, semi-detached homes, or a higher-density residential project. The existing three-bedroom bungalow provides immediate rental income while development plans ae finalized. Ideally located just down the street from Mohawk College's Fennell Campus and minutes to the Upper James Street and Stone Church Road corridor, with convenient access to shopping, transit, parks, schools, and major highways, the location is ideal for student housing, family-oriented development, or professional rentals. Offering an exceptional combination of size, servicing, dual frontage, future zoning potential, income generation, and a prime West Mountain location, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare. Whether you're a builder, developer, or investor, 879 West 5th Street is ready for your vision. (id:2493)
Property Type:
Single Family
Common Interest:
Freehold
Property Attached:
No
Total Living Area:
1,250 sq. ft.116 m2
Finished Area Above Grade:
1,250 sq. ft.116 m2
Zoning:
AA, C
Taxes:
$5,569 /
-
Community:
165 - Gourley/Kernighan
Exterior Features:
Aluminum siding
Structure Type:
House
Appliances Included:
Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Stove, Dryer
Bedrooms:
3
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Bathrooms:
1.0
Cooling:
Central air conditioning
Fireplace:
No
Heating:
Forced air, Natural gas
# Storeys:
1.0
Water:
Municipal water
Sewer:
Municipal sewage system
Basement:
Unfinished, Full
Lot Frontage:
101'30.8 m
Parking:
Carport
Total Parking Spaces:
8
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main level
Bedroom
11'2"3.40 m × 8'11"2.72 m
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Main level
Bedroom
11'2"3.40 m × 9'3"2.82 m
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Main level
Primary Bedroom
17'10"5.44 m × 11'5"3.48 m
-
Main level
Kitchen
13'10"4.22 m × 10'3.05 m
-
Main level
Dining room
13'10"4.22 m × 10'3.05 m
-
Main level
Living room
17'8"5.38 m × 15'3"4.65 m
-
Basement
Storage
19'8"5.99 m × 11'3.35 m
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Basement
Workshop
19'8"5.99 m × 11'3.35 m
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Basement
Storage
14'8"4.47 m × 9'5"2.87 m
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Basement
Utility room
30'6"9.30 m × 8'11"2.72 m
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Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main level
No
4
Ranch-style residence featuring white siding and dark shutters
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Front house
Expansive green space featuring a level lawn, mature trees providing natural shade, and a raised garden bed
Expansive green lawn with mature trees and a privacy hedge
Gravel driveway bordered by manicured lawn and mature trees, offering privacy with a tall evergreen hedge
Gravel driveway with a retaining timber border, bordered by a substantial tree and verdant lawn
Front house
Spacious living area featuring light-toned flooring and vertical paneled walls
Living space featuring light-colored flooring and paneling
Living area featuring light-colored flooring and paneling
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Dining area featuring a window, painted wood paneling, and a flush-mount ceiling light
Dining area featuring light-colored flooring and a textured brick accent wall
Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, light wood-finish countertops, stainless steel sink, and wood-finish flooring
Kitchen
Hallway with wood-finish flooring, light gray wall paint, white trim, and a flush-mount ceiling light fixture
Room featuring vertical wood paneling, wood-finish flooring, a double window, and a built-in closet with bi-fold doors
Bathroom featuring a full tub with sliding glass enclosure, mosaic tile wainscoting, vanity with integrated sink, and wood-finish flooring
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Hardwood flooring throughout the room with a paneled ceiling
Exercise room
Basement
Spacious room featuring wood-finish flooring, light grey walls, and a recessed ceiling light fixture
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Exterior lower-level entry featuring a security door, concrete block foundation, and an exterior metal railing
Expansive green lawn with mature trees and a dedicated fire pit area featuring log seating
Expansive grassy yard with mature trees, featuring a stone patio, a small storage shed, and a designated fire pit area with tree stump seating
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Dining area featuring painted board and batten wainscoting and light-colored flooring
Kitchen
Expansive green lawn with mature trees and a detached single-story residence featuring white siding and dark shutters
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Expansive green lawn with a detached shed and mature perimeter foliage
Expansive green space featuring a chain-link fence
Residential street featuring paved roadways and concrete sidewalks
Expansive green space featuring a large lawn area, mature perimeter foliage, and a detached outbuilding
Expansive green space featuring a chain-link fence, mature trees, and a visible sidewalk
Aerial Map. Depicting the property boundary and surrounding street layout
Data was last updated August 20, 2026 at 12:45 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
12
Avg list price:
$729,900
Min list price:
$399,777
Max list price:
$1,450,000
Avg days on market:
55
Min days on market:
7
Max days on market:
141
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$531.05
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
165 - Gourley/Kernighan. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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