
399 HESS Street
Hamilton, Ontario
4 bed • 3 bath • Single Family
Hidden Gem. Deceivingly spacious and quietly tucked away on the dead end of Hess Street South in the heart of Durand, this exceptional custom-built home is nestled onto the Niagara Escarpment, offering a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and refined living. Surrounded by mature gardens and beautifully landscaped grounds, the property feels like a peaceful retreat while remaining just a short walk to the vibrant shops, cafés, restaurants, and amenities of Locke Street and James Street South, an ideal setting for professionals and families seeking both tranquility and urban convenience. Offering over 3,500 square feet of finished living space above grade, the home showcases quality craftsmanship throughout, with expansive sunlit principal rooms, four generous bedrooms, and a bright, highly functional layout designed for modern living. The finished basement adds exceptional flexibility for recreation, a home gym, or work-from-home needs, while copious amounts of storage throughout the home add to its everyday practicality. Whether hosting family gatherings, entertaining friends, or simply enjoying quiet evenings overlooking the gardens, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly special home in one of Hamilton’s most coveted neighbourhood settings.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School0.8 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 445 students
Grade 3 reading: 76% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 65% met the provincial standard
- Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School0.8 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 395 students
Grade 6 math: 46% met the provincial standard
- Queensdale School0.9 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 400 students
Grade 3 reading: 66% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 39% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Turning Point Alternative Education School1 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 100 students
- St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School1.2 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 345 students
- System Alternative Education Sir Isaac Brock Secondary School2.1 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 65 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
- 4,993
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 4,993 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
Location
Mortgage Calculator
$339,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$8,351
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Mortgage: $8,351/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $425/mo
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