An unparalleled mid-century modern masterpiece, designed by renowned architect Jerome Markson and built by Charles Oliver in 1959, sits on one of Hamilton’s prestigious Kirkendall neighbourhoods. This sprawling 4,643-square-foot home boasts 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and is set on a premium lot backing onto the scenic Carolinian Forest of the Niagara Escarpment. Designed with an exceptional open-concept floor plan, the home features floor-to-ceiling, extra-wide patio doors that flood the main level with natural light. The formal living room highlights a wood-burning fireplace with a stunning fieldstone surround, while the formal dining room offers hardwood floors and sliding door access. A sunken great room with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows features two sets of custom German patio doors leading to an interior courtyard and the rear yard. The spacious kitchen is equipped with in-floor radiant heat, an office nook, stainless steel appliances, a dinette with a bay window, and an indoor grilling station with a reclaimed brick surround. The L-shaped bedroom wing includes two guest rooms with private ensuite baths and a luxurious primary suite featuring an updated ensuite with a glass shower, soaker tub, double vanity, and in-floor heating. The lower level offers incredible in-law potential with a separate on-grade entrance, a large family room, recreation room, studio, and a 3-piece bath. Steps to Locke Street, restaurants, parks and hospitals. A rare find on one Hamilton's most magnifIcent streets. Lets get you home!
For sale
C$2,189,000
79 Amelia St, Hamilton, ON L8P 2V3
6beds
4,643sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1959
0.42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$471/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Exceptional open-concept floor planOffice nookStainless steel appliancesL-shaped bedroom wingLarge family roomRecreation room
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Vickie Cooper, Salesperson,
RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.
Source: ITSO,MLS®#: 40861840Originating MLS®#: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 291.73
- Dimensions: 17ft. 9in. x 17ft. 7in.
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 131.58
- Dimensions: 13ft. 8in. x 10ft. 6in.
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 194.01
- Dimensions: 16ft. 10in. x 12ft. 5in.
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 145.2
- Dimensions: 12ft. 5in. x 12ft. 5in.
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 363.54
- Dimensions: 30ft. 2in. x 12ft. 11in.
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 121.54
- Dimensions: 12ft. 7in. x 10ft. 7in.
Bathroom
- Features: 2-Piece
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom
- Features: 4-Piece
- Level: Second
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom
- Features: 4-Piece
- Level: Second
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom
- Features: 3-Piece
- Level: Second
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom
- Features: 3-Piece
- Level: Second
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom
- Features: 3-Piece
- Level: Lower
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Basement
- Level: Lower
- Area: 9.3
- Dimensions: 3ft. 5in. x 3ft. 5in.
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 199.06
- Dimensions: 18ft. 8in. x 11ft. 1in.
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 288.03
- Dimensions: 19ft. 10in. x 15ft. 8in.
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 401.65
- Dimensions: 21ft. 4in. x 19ft. 9in.
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 42.73
- Dimensions: 7ft. 11in. x 6ft. 1in.
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 272.28
- Dimensions: 18ft. 8in. x 15ft. 6in.
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 267.08
- Dimensions: 19ft. 5in. x 14ft. 2in.
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 351.26
- Dimensions: 25ft. 9in. x 14ft. 0in.
Other
- Description: LOUNGE
- Level: Lower
- Area: 352.62
- Dimensions: 25ft. 8in. x 14ft. 6in.
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 265.54
- Dimensions: 22ft. 0in. x 12ft. 7in.
Sitting room
- Level: Second
Storage
- Level: Lower
- Area: 626.26
- Dimensions: 26ft. 4in. x 24ft. 5in.
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Oven/Range, Gas Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- In-law Capability, Other
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Partial,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,643
- Total interior livable area: 4,643 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,643
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Asphalt, Carport, Private Drive Double Wide
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Stories: 2
- Frontage type: South
- Frontage length: 75.00
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 246.33
- Features: Urban, Rectangular, Hospital, Library, Park, Place of Worship, Public Transit, Quiet Area, Ravine, Schools
Details
- Parcel number: 170750258
- Zoning: C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Block
- Roof: Flat, Membrane
Condition
- 51-99 Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer (Municipal)
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Hamilton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$471/sqft
- Annual tax amount: C$15,167
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Oven/Range, Gas Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Window Coverings, Other, Stand Up Freezer In Kitchen, Both Malm Fireplaces (Indoor Electric And Outdoor Wood Burning), Electrical Light Fixtures.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | C$2,189,000-4.8%C$471/sqft |
Source: ITSO #40861840 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® - Hamilton-Burlington #H4189744 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2024 | Price change | C$2,299,900-8%C$495/sqft |
Source: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® - Hamilton-Burlington #H4189744 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2024 | Listed for sale | C$2,499,900C$538/sqft |
Source: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® - Hamilton-Burlington #H4187143 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kirkendall
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
No schools nearby
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