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299 JAMES Street

299 JAMES Street

Hamilton, Ontario

  • 1,380 sqft
  • Other
$839,900

Exceptional opportunity for Owner/Operator or Investor. This turn-key mixed-use property is in the heart of James Street North, close to the West Harbour Go Station, Bayfront and amongst the vibrant Arts District known for the monthly Art Crawl and many restaurants. The ground floor commercial space is ideal for a charming boutique/retail space or cafe with gorgeous exposed brick walls, a back office, lower level storage area and 2-2piece baths. The rolling metal security gate will keep your valuable merchandise out of view after shop hours. The second floor bachelor apartment is a great rental apartment or owner occupied space with updated kitchen and bath, built-in Murphy bed, exposed brick walls and a back deck leading down to the fenced yard with mature trees and a private urban view. A truly fabulous opportunity in the heart of downtown Hamilton. Countless upgrades make this building worry free including a new boiler in 2020 with updated radiators. Full list of updates available. Various uses permitted under D2 Zoning including: Cafe, Artist Studio, Commercial Entertainment, Craftsperson Shop, Educational Establishment, Financial Establishment, Medical Clinic, Office, Personal Service, Repair Service, Restaurant, Retail, Tradesperson’s Shop and more! TMI approx 11.30 psf.

Price History

Schools

Elementary

  • Bennetto Elementary School0.5 km

    Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 540 students

    Grade 3 reading: 54% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 19% met the provincial standard

  • Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School0.8 km

    Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 585 students

    Grade 3 reading: 65% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 14% met the provincial standard

  • Hess Street Junior Public School0.8 km

    Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 310 students

    Grade 3 reading: 50% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 38% met the provincial standard

Secondary

  • System Alternative Education Sir Isaac Brock Secondary School1.1 km

    Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 65 students

  • Cathedral High School1.7 km

    Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 1650 students

    Grade 10 literacy: 64% met the provincial standard

  • École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier2.3 km

    French public · CS Viamonde · 85 students

    Grade 10 literacy: 100% 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 L8R

Population
11,651
Private dwellings
6,113
Median age
38.4
Average household size
2
Median household income
$53,600

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
$680,000
Homes sold
4,971
Median days on market
27
Sale-to-list price
97.1%

Based on 4,971 recorded sales of other properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.

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$167,980

Estimated Monthly Payment

$4,126

Land transfer tax

Estimated land transfer tax$13,273

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Mortgage: $4,126/mo (20% down, 5.5%)

Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $210/mo

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