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 from City-approved R4(Mid-Rise Residential) rezoning, creating exciting future developmentpossibilities. Approved severance for two rear lots and municipal water and sewer services already in place for additional lots help reducedevelopment timelines and sot costs. Explore the potential for a four-lot detached subdivision, luxury townhomes, semi-detached homes, or ahigher-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 Roadcorridor, 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.
Lot/land
C$1,350,000
879 W 5th St, Hamilton, ON L9C 5R4
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0.58Acres
Residential, Unimproved Land
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0.58 Acres Lot
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C$-- HOA
What's special
Prime west mountain location
- 85 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Emilio Librobuono, Salesperson,
Keller Williams Complete Realty
Source: ITSO,MLS®#: 40849101Originating MLS®#: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®
Facts & features
Interior
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Features
- Frontage type: East
- Frontage length: 100.81
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Dimensions: 100.81 x 250.66
- Features: Urban, Hospital
Details
- Parcel number: 169440041
- Zoning: R4, AA, C
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer (Municipal)
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Street Lights
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Hamilton
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: C$5,569
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Price change | C$1,350,000-6.9% |
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| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | C$1,450,000-25.6% |
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| 7/23/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/6/2024 | Listed for sale | C$1,949,000-9.3% |
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| 2/11/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/14/2024 | Price change | C$2,150,000-8.5% |
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| 11/11/2023 | Listed for sale | C$2,350,000 |
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Public tax history
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kernighan
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