879 WEST 5TH Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 5R4
Gourley, Hamilton · Near Stone Church · View map
About this home
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.The property also benefits from City-approved R4 (Mid-Rise Residential) rezoning, currently pending appeal, 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 soft 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 are 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.
The home
- Type
- Bungalow
- Style
- Bungalow
- Square footage
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 7
- Basement
- Full, Unfinished
- Lot size
- 100.8 x 250.7 ft
- Faces
- East
- Approximate age
- 51-99 years
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Aluminum Siding
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- No
Garage & parking
- Garage
- Carport
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Driveway spaces
- 6
- Total parking
- 7
- Parking features
- Private
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $5,569/yr
- Tax year
- 2025
- Occupancy
- Owner
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Stone Church
- Neighbourhood
- Gourley
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$1,038 (at 1,300 sq ft)
- Listed
- Jul 14, 2026 · 90 days ago
- MLS® number
- X13561930
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The home and its surroundings
- Hospital
- Library
- Place Of Worship
- Park
- Public Transit
- School
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
879 WEST 5TH Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 5R4
Gourley, Hamilton · Near Stone Church
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Listing history for 879 WEST 5TH Street
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Frequently asked questions about 879 WEST 5TH Street
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 879 WEST 5TH Street listed for, and what would it cost each month?
879 WEST 5TH Street is listed for $1,350,000. With 20% down ($270,000), the mortgage payment would be roughly $5,446 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $5,910 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 879 WEST 5TH Street freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
879 WEST 5TH Street is a bungalow in Gourley, Hamilton. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 879 WEST 5TH Street have?
879 WEST 5TH Street has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
Does 879 WEST 5TH Street have a garage and parking?
Yes. The listing shows the garage as carport, with room for 1 car. The driveway adds 6 spaces. In total the listing counts 7 parking spaces.
Does 879 WEST 5TH Street have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as full, unfinished.
What style of home is 879 WEST 5TH Street?
879 WEST 5TH Street is a bungalow. A bungalow has all of its main living space, including the bedrooms, on one floor, usually over a full basement.
How big is 879 WEST 5TH Street, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 1,100 and 1,500 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 100.8 x 250.7 ft.
How is 879 WEST 5TH Street heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). Cooling is central air.
What are the property taxes for 879 WEST 5TH Street?
Property taxes are $5,569 a year (2025), or about $464 a month.
Where is 879 WEST 5TH Street?
879 WEST 5TH Street is in the Gourley community of Hamilton. The nearest main intersection is Stone Church. The postal code is L9C 5R4.
How long has 879 WEST 5TH Street been on the market?
879 WEST 5TH Street was listed on July 14, 2026. It has been on the market for 90 days. It is an active listing (MLS® X13561930). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar bungalows near 879 WEST 5TH Street asking?
Similar bungalow-style homes for sale nearby right now include 38 Enmore Avenue at $1,199,000 (3+1 bed), 8165 Twenty Road E at $1,149,000 (3 bed) and 23 Cullum Drive at $1,599,000 (3 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 879 WEST 5TH Street sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
How do I book a showing at 879 WEST 5TH Street?
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*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.