195 Ottawa Street
Hamilton, ON
- 1 bath
- 8,400 sqft
- Commercial Retail
- 143 days on market
Welcome to the Avon Theatre, one of Hamilton's most iconic landmarks, now available for the first time in over a decade. Originally opened on June 16, 1941 as the 770-seat Avalon Theatre, this roughly 8,400 sqft building sits on Hamilton's premier Ottawa Street corridor with 50' frontage and C5a zoning, permitting entertainment, hospitality, restaurant, retail and more. The building retains stunning original character: professionally polished concrete floors, restored Vitrolite glass, exposed brick, and a fully restored marquee with LED lighting and programmable timers. The theatre space features soaring 20' ceilings, new dimmable lighting throughout, and a fully equipped stage with a dedicated electrical panel and power outlets. Capital improvements include a new roof (2010), 600V 3-phase electrical service, full lobby restoration, including plaster and neon tube repair with new transformers, two new hot water tanks, and a 2012 lobby furnace. The marquee and Avon signage have been fully restored and painted to match the original design. Located in the heart of Ottawa Street's thriving commercial district, Hamilton's premier destination for antiques, design, food and culture, this property benefits from strong foot traffic, an active BIA, and a community that deeply values this building's place in the city's history. The Avon character benefits from a historical recognition without any physical restrictions. Whether its future holds a film studio, event venue, performing arts space, brewery, or restaurant - the bones are here and the infrastructure is ready.
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Listing Details
- Taxes (2025)
- $13,740
- Originally Listed
- $2,998,000
- Listed
- April 23, 2026
Price History
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Property
- Lot Size
- 50.1 x 125.62 Feet
Parking
- Garage
- None
Location & Legal
- Cross Street
- Ottawa St N & Cannon St E
- Zoning
- C5A
- Parcel Number
- 172230278
- Possession
- Flexible
- Occupancy
- Partial
Included
- Inclusions
- Light fixtures, heating & mechanical systems
- Exclusions
- Owner's chattels, Inventory and all the display items.
- Rental Items
- N/A
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Community
Postal area L8H
- Population
- 26,187
- Private dwellings
- 11,792
- Median age
- 40
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $70,000
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
Commercial in Hamilton · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $680,000
- Homes sold
- 4,944
- Median days on market
- 27
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.1%
Based on 4,944 recorded sales of commercial properties in Hamilton over the last 12 months.
Listed by
CV Real Estate
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Commercial figures
- Building area
- 8,400 sq ft
- Price per sq ft
- $321.43
- Annual property tax
- $13,740
- Tax per sq ft
- $1.64
Derived from the listing's own figures. Taxes are as reported by the listing brokerage and may be a prior year.
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