
7 WEST 1ST Street
Hamilton, Ontario
3 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Welcome to this charming, well-maintained home offering comfort, flexibility and excellent investment potential! Ideally situated just one street from Upper James and minutes to Mohawk College, this property is perfect for families, students or investors with convenient access to shopping, restaurants, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, and the scenic Niagara Escarpment Brow Trails. The bright upper level features 2 bedrooms, a 4-piece bathroom, a functional kitchen with a gas stove and a comfortable living room. A versatile main floor office provides the perfect work-from-home space while the inviting 3-season sunroom is ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Outside, enjoy a large, fully fenced backyard with mature trees that provide privacy and plenty of room to unwind. The basement features a separate walk-up entrance, 1 bedroom, a 2-piece bathroom, laundry area, spacious rec room and outstanding in-law potential - simply add a kitchenette to complete the space. Freshly painted and move-in ready, this home is an excellent opportunity for families with students attending Mohawk College or buyers looking to offset their living expenses. Live off-campus while renting rooms to friends, then sell after graduation for a smart and flexible investment. Bonus: An exterior-access workshop provides additional storage or hobby space.
Price History
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 School0.7 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 School0.8 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
Single Family in Hamilton · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $683,250
- Homes sold
- 5,006
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 5,006 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
Location
Mortgage Calculator
$107,960
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,652
Investment Analysis
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Mortgage: $2,652/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $135/mo
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