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81 OTTAWA Street

81 OTTAWA Street

Hamilton, Ontario

3 bed • 2 bath • Single Family

$599,800

Set on lively Ottawa Street, this detached 2.5-storey, 3-bedroom plus loft, 1.5 bath home delivers space, light, and flexibility in a walkable, amenity-packed location. C5a MIXED USE ZONING offers incredible LIVE/WORK potential! Unwind on the massive front porch, where stone columns frame the entry and set the stage for summer evenings. Step into a large foyer to find a main floor open and bright with living and dining areas that actually work, plus a separate kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and loads of storage. Upstairs you’ll find two well-sized bedrooms and a stylish 4-piece bath with soaker tub, glass shower doors, and 12x24 ceramic tiles! The primary suite fits a king bed with ease, offers a walk-in closet, and connects to a third-floor loft perfect for a home office, studio, or creative space. Pot lights offer seamless continuity throughout the home. The basement is a blank canvas with a separate entrance and new gas furnace (2024). BONUS main-floor room with 2-piece bath and large double doors providing flexible space for a mudroom, workspace, or additional living area. The fully fenced backyard offers a rear deck, pebblecrete walkways for low maintenance, two side-by-side laneway parking spots, and a well-sized shed. A rare opportunity to own a home in a predominantly commercial setting, offering exceptional privacy and freedom to entertain. Steps to Ottawa Street shops, the year-round Farmer’s Market, and a short walk to Gage Park. Live here. Work here. Invest here. Build something great.

Price History

Schools

Elementary

  • Memorial Elementary School Public School0.2 km

    Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 360 students

    Grade 3 reading: 52% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 30% met the provincial standard

  • 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

  • Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School0.6 km

    Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 450 students

    Grade 3 reading: 87% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 31% met the provincial standard

Secondary

  • Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School1 km

    Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 955 students

    Grade 10 literacy: 65% met the provincial standard

  • Sherwood Secondary School1.9 km

    Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 1255 students

    Grade 10 literacy: 79% met the provincial standard

  • Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School2.1 km

    Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 790 students

    Grade 10 literacy: 56% 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

Single Family in Hamilton · last 12 months

Median sold price
$681,000
Homes sold
4,998
Median days on market
27
Sale-to-list price
97.1%

Based on 4,998 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.

Location

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$119,960

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,947

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Mortgage: $2,947/mo (20% down, 5.5%)

Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $150/mo

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