
15 WEST 1ST Street
Hamilton, Ontario
6 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
LIVE IN IT. HOUSE HACK IT. CASH FLOW IT. BUILD WEALTH WITH IT. This is the kind of property that rarely comes along - A beautiful, flexible home with incredible income potential just steps to Mohawk College, making it highly desirable for student rentals, multi-generational living, or savvy investors looking for strong returns. Whether you're an investor seeking cash flow, a buyer wanting mortgage-helping income, or a family planning for future appreciation, this property offers multiple strategies under one roof. The home features a finished basement with a separate kitchen and bathroom, plus two generously sized bedrooms with legal windows, ideal for rental income, extended family, or a house-hack setup. The main level offers two spacious bedrooms, with two additional bedrooms upstairs, providing flexibility for room rentals, larger families, or maximizing income potential. Income potential that gets attention. With proximity to Mohawk College and strong rental demand in the area, Individual rooms rent for approximately $950/month each in today's marker. The 2-bedroom basement offers rental potential of approximately $1,950/month. Depending on configuration and buyer strategy, the property may offer gross rental income potential approaching $8,000/month. At this level of income, investors may see the potential for an estimated cap rate exceeding 9%, depending on expenses, financing & rental strategy. And the opportunity doesn't stop there. The large backyard offers future ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) potential, subject to municipal approvals, opening the door to additional monthly income potential and even stronger long-term returns. Why buy a property that only appreciates when you can own one that has the potential to appreciate and produce meaningful income? Whether you choose to live in a part of it, rent rooms, create a student rental model, or expand future income opportunities, this is the property.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Dundana Public School0.7 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 300 students
Grade 3 reading: 94% met the provincial standard
- Dundas Central Public School0.9 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 355 students
Grade 3 reading: 93% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 39% met the provincial standard
- St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School0.9 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 215 students
Grade 3 reading: 100% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 42% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- St. Mary Catholic Secondary School2.1 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 935 students
Grade 10 literacy: 86% met the provincial standard
- Dundas Valley Secondary School2.4 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 810 students
Grade 10 literacy: 86% met the provincial standard
- Westdale Secondary School3.9 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 1525 students
Grade 10 literacy: 88% 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 L9C
- Population
- 41,202
- Private dwellings
- 15,123
- Median age
- 41.2
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Median household income
- $92,000
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
- $682,500
- Homes sold
- 4,995
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 4,995 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
Location
Mortgage Calculator
$130,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,193
Investment Analysis
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Mortgage: $3,193/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $163/mo
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