634 UPPER JAMES Street
Hamilton, Ontario
3,192 sqft • Retail
Exceptional opportunity to own a fully renovated commercial building positioned on one of the busiest corners in Hamilton on Upper James Street. This high-exposure property sits at the heart of the rapidly expanding Hamilton Mountain growth corridor, ensuring continued development, strong demand, and long-term value. Strategically located directly across from a major retail plaza anchored by Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, and LCBO, the property benefits from constant vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Minutes to the Linc Parkway for quick highway access, and close to St. Joseph’s Healthcare and Mohawk College, further driving consistent daily traffic. Originally constructed as a solid concrete bank building, the property has been extensively renovated and is in pristine condition. The versatile layout is well-suited for a wide range of commercial uses and features a fully finished lower level, secondary entrance, and convenient rear parking. Additional revenue opportunity with an owned Trivision billboard on this high-visibility corner, generating steady advertising income. Zoned C2, allowing for potential future expansion up to 11m (36 ft) above the existing structure, adding significant redevelopment upside. Full details available in the 3D virtual tour.
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Schools
Elementary
- Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School0.3 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 530 students
Grade 3 reading: 85% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 51% met the provincial standard
- Queensdale School0.6 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 400 students
Grade 3 reading: 66% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 39% met the provincial standard
- Norwood Park Elementary School0.9 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 500 students
Grade 3 reading: 93% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 72% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School0.4 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 345 students
- Turning Point Alternative Education School0.8 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 100 students
- James Street Alternative Education1.5 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 50 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 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
Retail in Hamilton · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $683,000
- Homes sold
- 5,030
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 5,030 recorded sales of retail properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
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$319,800
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,855
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Mortgage: $7,855/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $400/mo
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