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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 250 ' property with exceptional dual street frontage on West 5th Street and Fortissimo Drive.The property also benefits from 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 soft 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 are 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.
Property Details
Listing
MLS® number
X13561930
Status
For Sale
Listed
Jul 14, 2026
Last updated
Sep 21, 2026
Possession
Flexible
Building
Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Approx. age
51-99
Approx. size
1,100–1,500 ft²
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Lot
Frontage
100.81 ft
Depth
250.66 ft
Lot area
≈ 25,269 ft² (calculated)
View
East
Community
Gourley
Parking & utilities
Garage
Carport, 1 space
Driveway
Private, 6 spaces
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water / sewer
Not provided by brokerage
Taxes
Property tax
$5,569 / 2025
Condo fee
N/A
Source
Data source
TRREB (VOW feed)
Listed by
KELLER WILLIAMS COMPLETE REALTY
Interior
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Interior Features
Bedrooms above grade: 3
Kitchens: 1 above grade
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Exterior
Pool features: None
Property features: Hospital, Library, Place Of Worship, Park, Public Transit, School
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Estimated Rental Income
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Monthly Cost
A quick estimate to plan with. Taxes come from the listing; change the other inputs to match your situation.
Estimated monthly$5,514/mo
Mortgage (principal + interest)$5,050
Property taxFrom listing: $5,569/yr$464
Minimum $110,000 down for this price; the slider moves in whole percent, starting at 9%. Under 20% adds mortgage default insurance. Confirm with a lender.
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Estimated Budget
About how much cash you’ll need on closing day, besides the mortgage.
Down payment20% of the list price$270,000
Ontario land transfer taxProvincial brackets, no first-time refund$23,475
Legal fees & disbursementsTypical range $1,800–$2,800$1,800
Home inspectionTypical range $500–$800$600
Title insuranceTypical range $300–$600$400
Cash needed at closingEstimate$296,275
First-time buyers can get up to $4,000 back on Ontario land transfer tax. Hamilton has no municipal land transfer tax (Toronto does).
Uses Ontario’s land transfer tax brackets and the down payment set in Monthly Cost. Legal, inspection and title-insurance figures are typical ranges, not quotes.
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