
81 OTTAWA Street
Hamilton, Ontario
3 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
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
Mortgage Calculator
$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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