
1605 - 135 JAMES Street
Hamilton, Ontario
1 bed • 1 bath • Single Family
If you’ve been searching for urban sophistication with panoramic views, concierge service, and all the conveniences of downtown Hamilton, this is your must-see home. Your search is over! Check out Penthouse 1605, 135 James Street South — a rare top-floor gem in the iconic Chateau Royale. This penthouse unit is on the15th floor, granting you sweeping, unobstructed vistas over Hamilton’s skyline, the escarpment, and beyond. Floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the open-concept living areas in natural light, while a cozy balcony lets you drink in sunsets and city lights from the comfort of your own domain. Inside, expect generous living and dining space, a functional kitchen suited for entertaining, and serene primary quarters with ample closet space. The layout flows intuitively into the various spaces. Owning in Chateau Royale means being part of one of Hamilton’s most sought-after condominium addresses. Developed in 2005, the building comprises 197 units over 15 storeys, with maintenance fees that include heat, water, common elements and building insurance. Among the amenities you’ll enjoy: a 24-hour concierge and secure entry, a fully equipped fitness centre (free weights, cardio machines, universal gym) and the building’s generous landscaped terrace gardens (over 20,000 sq. ft. atop the parking podium) including a dog-designated area at the back of the building. Location is everything — and Chateau Royale nails it. With a Walk Score nearing 98–99, you are steps from St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton GO, transit, top restaurants, galleries, shops, Locke Street, the Art Crawl on James North, and the energy of the downtown core, As a penthouse, 1605 offers privacy and prestige not often available in this building and the kind of wow factor every visitor will remember. High floors also offer better cross-ventilation, quieter environs, and an elevated perspective. Don’t miss this unique chance to own one of Chateau Royale’s most dazzling residences.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Central Junior Public School0.4 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 320 students
Grade 3 reading: 41% met the provincial standard
- Queen Victoria Elementary Public School0.6 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 585 students
Grade 3 reading: 48% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 14% met the provincial standard
- Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School1 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 395 students
Grade 6 math: 46% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- System Alternative Education Sir Isaac Brock Secondary School0.9 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 65 students
- Cathedral High School1.3 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 1650 students
Grade 10 literacy: 64% met the provincial standard
- St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School1.6 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 345 students
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 L8P
- Population
- 24,773
- Private dwellings
- 14,969
- Median age
- 38.8
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Median household income
- $58,000
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
- $683,000
- Homes sold
- 4,989
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 4,989 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
Location
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$55,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,375
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Mortgage: $1,375/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $70/mo
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