38 Hess Street
Hamilton, ON L8P 3N1
Quick cost estimateKnown monthly subtotal$8,766.90 / monthLand transfer tax $28,473One-time estimate
Quick cost estimate
$8,766.90 / monthKnown monthly subtotal
- Mortgage principal & interest
- $7,444.08
- Property tax / month
- $1,322.82
- Maintenance / month
- Period / amount not reported
Assumes 20% down, 5% annual interest and 25-year amortization. Illustrative rate, not a current quote.
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Land transfer tax · one time
- Transfer tax total
- $28,473
Before rebates, surcharges and fees. Not part of the monthly subtotal.
Tax assumptions & breakdown
Toronto municipal land transfer tax does not apply to this listing outside the City of Toronto.
- Ontario tax
- $28,473
- Toronto municipal tax
- $0
Current purchase scenario, before rebates, foreign-buyer taxes and fees. Confirm residence classification. Not historical tax paid; excluded from the monthly subtotal.
Ontario rates · Toronto rates (April 2026)
Eligible first-time purchasers may qualify for an Ontario land transfer tax refund of up to $4,000. Toronto buyers may also qualify for a separate municipal rebate of up to $4,475. Eligibility varies and these maximums are not guaranteed savings. See official eligibility links and details.
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About this home
An extraordinary and rarely available opportunity to acquire a prominent 2.5-storey, multi-unit asset in the heart of Hamilton's most coveted entertainment enclave-Hess Village. This distinguished mixed-use property comprises a ground-floor commercial space, three well-proportioned residential suites, and an expansive, unspoiled lower level with full potential for additional residential conversion, subject to approvals. The offering is further enhanced by dedicated rear parking-an increasingly valuable feature in this high-demand urban setting. The current income profile includes a commercial tenancy generating approximately $5,000 per month, complemented by residential suites consisting of a studio at $775 per month and two one-bedroom-plus-den units at $1,400 per month each. All tenancies are significantly below prevailing market rates, presenting a compelling opportunity for strategic rental repositioning and long-term income growth. The property can be delivered with vacant possession, affording complete flexibility for investors, end-users, or those seeking a refined live-work environment tailored to their vision. Ideally situated just steps from the newly revitalized TD Coliseum, the asset benefits from consistent and elevated foot traffic driven by concerts, sporting events, and premier live performances. Surrounding establishments thrive during event cycles, underscoring the enduring strength and desirability of this location. A truly versatile and upscale investment opportunity-offering immediate income, substantial upside, and the ability to reposition or curate a bespoke mixed-use asset within one of Hamilton's most dynamic and evolving districts.
Home details
- Days on market
- Not reported
- Property type
- Investment
- Source status
- Active
- Postal code
- L8P 3N1
- Building area (total)
- 3,001 sq ft
- Lot depth
- 124.50 ft
- Garage parking spaces
- Not reported
- Total parking spaces
- Not reported
- Occupancy
- Tenant
- Possession type
- Flexible
- Garage
- None
- Annual property tax
- 15873.82
- Heating system
- Gas Forced Air Open
- Cooling
- Yes
- Utility services
- Available
- Sewer
- Sanitary+Storm
- MLS entry age (not confirmed DOM)
- 195 days
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Utilities and services
- Reported utility services
- Available
- Sewer
- Sanitary+Storm
- Heating system
- Gas Forced Air Open
- Cooling
- Yes
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Listing dates & price record
- Asking amount
- $1,599,900
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Schools, transit & everyday places
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Nearby publicly funded schools
Within 5 km · approximate straight-line distances, not walking routes or attendance eligibility.
School year 2024-2025 · Preliminary · publisher extract 2026-09-14.
Central Junior Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-5 · English · Public
School board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB ↗
75 Hunter Street West, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 41%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 35%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 48%
Hess Street Junior Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Public
School board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB ↗
107 Hess Street North, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 50%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 35%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 19%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 66%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 62%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 38%
Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School ↗
Elementary · 6-8 · English · Public
School board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB ↗
222 Robinson Street, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 79%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 80%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 46%
Strathcona Junior Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-5 · English · Public
School board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB ↗
10 Lamoreaux Street, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 94%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 78%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 72%
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Catholic
School board: Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB ↗
270 Locke St S, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 76%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 64%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 62%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 94%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 94%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 65%
Earl Kitchener Junior Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-5 · English · Public
School board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB ↗
300 Dundurn Street South, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 82%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 77%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 56%
Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Public
School board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB ↗
99 Ferguson Ave., Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 65%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 45%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 35%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 71%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 61%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 14%
Queen Victoria Elementary Public School
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Public
School board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB ↗
166 Forest Avenue, Hamilton
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 48%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 44%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 40%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 64%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 66%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 14%
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Transit near this property
Published transit locations. Distances are straight-line estimates, not walking routes or travel times.
Rail & subway · within 5 km
- Hamilton GO CentreGO Transit · Train887 m
- West Harbour GOGO Transit · Train1.4 km
Bus & streetcar · within 2 km
- Main St. W. @ Caroline St. S.GO Transit · Bus154 m
- King St. W. @ Queen St. N.GO Transit · Bus173 m
- Main St. W. @ Ray St. S.GO Transit · Bus227 m
- King St. W. @ Pearl St. N.GO Transit · Bus374 m
- Main St. W. @ Pearl St. S.GO Transit · Bus391 m
- Main St. W. @ Summers Ln. (Hamilton City Hall)GO Transit · Bus477 m
- King St. W. @ Summers Ln. (Hamilton Place)GO Transit · Bus517 m
- King St. W. @ Strathcona Ave. N.GO Transit · Bus688 m
Sources & service information
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- GO Transit source · feed 2026-10-28 to 2026-11-27 · checked 2026-11-02 14:57:59 UTC · Licence · Agency website
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Home and neighbourhood overview
38 Hess Street, Hamilton is listed for sale as a Investment. Asking price: $1,599,900. Occupancy is reported as Tenant.
The Ministry’s school dataset lists Central Junior Public School approximately 513 m from the property’s mapped location. The published GO Transit feed includes Hamilton GO Centre, approximately 887 m away.
Local context
The Ministry’s school dataset lists Central Junior Public School approximately 513 m from the property’s mapped location.
The published GO Transit feed includes Hamilton GO Centre, approximately 887 m away.
Sources & distance notes
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Listing brokerage: RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.. Displayed by EnterHome Realty. Source: authorized IDX record, MLS® . Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.