279 OTTAWA Street
Hamilton, Ontario
- 4 bed
- 2 bath
- Single Family
Character meets incredible scale on Ottawa Street South! Bounded by the Escarpment and situated just a short stroll from the scenic trails, historic greenhouse, and festivals of beautiful Gage Park, this solid brick 1.5-storey Craftsman bungalow features a substantial rear addition, delivering an expansive layout to offer true single-family functionality. The main floor showcases gorgeous original wood trim, a bright living/dining room with classic parquet flooring, a versatile main-flr Bedrm/den/office with a glass door and rear facing windows, and a practical back mudroom. The updated kitchen boasts full-height white cabinetry, quartz countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, and stainless appliances. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms and a clean, exceptionally tidy 4pc bath. Fall in love with the rare, oversized primary bedroom addition boasting flat, full height ceilings, free of roof slopes, double-wide closet, plus additional space for baby-stuff, dressers, wardrobes, or yoga! The finished lower level offers an excellent carpeted rec room with a brick fireplace feature, a 3pc bath, laundry, a dedicated storage room, and a separate rear walk-out. Step outside to a deep, fully fenced backyard featuring a tranquil paver patio, and a garden shed, with parking via the mutual driveway. Elementary & Secondary schools are within walking distance or short bus ride away. Siding & Insulation (2026), Water heater (2026), Roof Shingles including sheathing (2017), 3/4 copper water line. Turnkey living in one of Hamilton’s most vibrant neighborhoods – just move in and enjoy!
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School0.5 km
Catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB · 395 students
Grade 3 reading: 73% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 44% met the provincial standard
- A M Cunningham Junior Public School0.7 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 450 students
Grade 3 reading: 68% met the provincial standard
- École élémentaire Pavillon de la jeunesse0.9 km
French public · CS Viamonde · 295 students
Grade 3 reading: 77% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 50% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Sherwood Secondary School0.8 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 1255 students
Grade 10 literacy: 79% met the provincial standard
- Hill Park System Alternative Education1.9 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB
- Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School1.9 km
Public · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · 955 students
Grade 10 literacy: 65% met the provincial standard
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Community
Postal area L8K
- Population
- 32,598
- Private dwellings
- 14,405
- Median age
- 42.4
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $75,000
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
- $680,000
- Homes sold
- 4,978
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 4,978 recorded sales of single family properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
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$109,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,701
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