
196 KENILWORTH Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario
3,495 sqft • Other
Fantastic opportunity to own a well-maintained mixed-use building in the heart of Hamilton’s vibrant Kenilworth Commercial Corridor. This property features a vacant main-floor commercial unit (approx. 1,410 sq. ft.) with excellent street exposure and direct access to the basement. The commercial space includes two 2-piece washrooms and offers flexible layout options—ideal for retail, office, or service-based businesses. Bonus large doors to access the commercial unit from the rear alleyway and 2 parking spaces. The second floor features two residential apartments, both tenanted with reliable occupants in good standing. Unit 1 offers a 1-bedroom layout, while Unit 2 includes 2 bedrooms, each with updated flooring and tasteful finishes. Lovingly owned by the same family since the 1960s, this property has a rich local history—previously home to Olympus Submarine and George’s Car Clean Up. Recent updates include: refreshed paint throughout, newer residential flooring, updated fire exit signage, Furnace (2020), copper water line, roof (2015). This is an excellent investment or owner-occupier opportunity in a high-traffic location surrounded by established businesses, transit, and amenities. With a focus to revitalize the area, grants have been made available along this particular corridor through the City of Hamilton! (Barton/Kenilworth Revitalization Grant Program, Barton/Kenilworth Tax Increment Grant Program & Barton/Kenilworth Planning and Building Fees Rebate Program)
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Queen Mary Public School0.5 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 530 students
Grade 3 reading: 70% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 33% met the provincial standard
- W H Ballard Public School0.6 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 650 students
Grade 3 reading: 43% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 38% met the provincial standard
- A M Cunningham Junior Public School1.1 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 450 students
Grade 3 reading: 68% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School1.4 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 790 students
Grade 10 literacy: 56% met the provincial standard
- Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School1.7 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 955 students
Grade 10 literacy: 65% met the provincial standard
- Sherwood Secondary School2.4 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 1255 students
Grade 10 literacy: 79% met the provincial standard
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area L8H
- Population
- 26,187
- Private dwellings
- 11,792
- Median age
- 40
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $70,000
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Other in Hamilton · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $683,000
- Homes sold
- 4,993
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 4,993 recorded sales of other properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
Location
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$89,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,210
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Mortgage: $2,210/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $112/mo
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