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HouseFor Sale

879 West 5th Street

Gourley/Kernighan, Hamilton, ON L9C 5R4

$1,350,000

MLS® 40847951

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  • 3Bedrooms
  • 1Bathrooms
  • 1,250Sq. ft.
  • 8Parking
  • 109Days on market

About this property

A rare opportunity to acquire a premier development site in one of Hamilton's fastest-growing corridors. Welcome to 879 West 5th Street. A 100' x 250 ' property with exceptional dual street frontage on West 5th Street and Fortissimo Drive, offering outstanding redevelopment potential. The property also benefits form City-approved R4(Mid-Rise Residential) rezoning, creating exciting future development possibilities. Approved severance for two rear lots and municipal water and sewer services already in place for additional lots help reduce development timelines and sot costs. Explore the potential for a four-lot detached subdivision, luxury townhomes, semi-detached homes, or a higher-density residential project. The existing three-bedroom bungalow provides immediate rental income while development plans ae finalized. Ideally located just down the street from Mohawk College's Fennell Campus and minutes to the Upper James Street and Stone Church Road corridor, with convenient access to shopping, transit, parks, schools, and major highways, the location is ideal for student housing, family-oriented development, or professional rentals. Offering an exceptional combination of size, servicing, dual frontage, future zoning potential, income generation, and a prime West Mountain location, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare. Whether you're a builder, developer, or investor, 879 West 5th Street is ready for your vision.

Property details

Property

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bungalow
Lot size
100.81 x ft
Annual taxes
$5,569
Zoning
R4, AA, C

Interior

Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Kitchens
1
Included
Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Exterior & parking

Construction
Aluminum Siding
Roof
Asphalt Shing
Parking spaces
8
Driveway
Carport Parking, Front Yard Parking

Utilities

Sewer
Sewer (Municipal)
Water
Municipal

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain5.38 × 4.65—
WorkshopBasement5.99 × 3.35—
BathroomMain—4-Piece
BedroomMain3.40 × 2.72—
KitchenMain4.22 × 3.05—
Bedroom PrimaryMain5.44 × 3.48—
Utility RoomBasement9.30 × 2.72—
Dining RoomMain4.22 × 3.05—
StorageBasement5.99 × 3.35—
BedroomMain3.40 × 2.82—
StorageBasement4.47 × 2.87—

Location

879 West 5th Street, Gourley/Kernighan, Hamilton, ON, L9C 5R4

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Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Complete Realty. MLS® 40847951. Data provided by Information Technology Systems Ontario (ITSO), last updated September 23, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

$1,350,000

879 West 5th Street

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