879 West 5th St is a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached home in Hamilton, listed for $1,350,000. It has 1100-1500 sq ft of living space.
1A rare opportunity to acquire a premier development site in one of Hamilton's fastest-growing corridors.
2Welcome to 879 West 5th Street.
3Approved severance for two rear lots and municipal water and sewer services already in place for additional lots help reduce development timelines and soft costs.
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.
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, about 1,100 sq ft, works out to roughly $1,227 per square foot. Chat with Zara if you'd like a deeper read on whether this detached fits your budget and timing.
Inside 879 West 5th St
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Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Living space
1100-1500 sq ftas stated on the listing
Parking
7 spaces
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Features & systems
Parking & garage
Parking spaces
7
Interior
Basement
Full · Unfinished
Lot & land
Lot size (sqft)
0
Listing & possession
Property style
Bungalow
Property class
Detached
879 West 5th St Price & Sale History
Earlier listings of this property, list-price changes, and the most recent annual property tax on the listing.
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Estimated monthly payment
$6,632
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based on the purchase price of $1,350,000
$270,000 cash
$1,080,000 financed
$909,643 total interest
Principal54%$1,080,000
Interest46%$909,643
20% down · 25-yr amortization · 5.50% rate. Principal & interest only — taxes, condo fees, and insurance not included.
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Average days on market41Homes sold in about 41 days on average.
Sale-to-list ratio97.0%On average, homes sold below asking.
Active listings2,553Homes for sale here right now.
Median vs prior 90 days−2.5%Compared with May 8 – Aug 6, 2026: prices down.
Based on 1,805 sales from Aug 6 – Nov 4, 2026 (1,548 in the prior 90 days). Aggregate MLS® figures for closed sales; individual sold prices are shown only to signed-in members.
879 West 5th St is listed at $1,350,000 (MLS® X13561930). Summitly updates the price as soon as the MLS® record changes.
Is $1,350,000 a good price for 879 West 5th St?
Summitly rates it Well Above Market: the asking price is 15% or more above Zara's estimate, an estimate built from recent sales in Hamilton. The rating is an automated opinion, not an appraisal; "What's it worth?" on this page shows how it is worked out. See Zara's estimate
Has the price of 879 West 5th St changed?
Yes — it was first listed at $1,450,000 and is now $1,350,000, a drop of $100,000 (6.9%).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 879 West 5th St have?
879 West 5th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with about 1,100–1,500 square feet of living space. It is a detached home in Hamilton.
Is 879 West 5th St close to transit?
The nearest rapid-transit station is Hamilton GO Centre GO Station (Lakeshore West GO), about 4.5 km in a straight line. Distances are straight-line, not walking routes; check the transit agency for routes and schedules.
How much would the monthly mortgage be on 879 West 5th St?
About $6,632 a month — principal and interest on $1,350,000 with 20% down ($270,000), a 25-year amortization and an assumed 5.5% interest rate. The mortgage calculator on this page lets you change the down payment, amortization and rate.
How does 879 West 5th St compare with other homes in Hamilton?
Its asking price of $1,350,000 is about 100% above the median sold price in Hamilton over the last 90 days, $675,000, across 1,805 closed sales on the TRREB MLS®. A city median mixes every type and size of home, so the comparable sales on this page are the closer guide.
Has 879 West 5th St been sold before?
Summitly has no earlier MLS® sale or lease of 879 West 5th St on record from the last two years. Older records aren't shown under TRREB rules.
Where is 879 West 5th St?
879 West 5th St is in Hamilton, ON. Schools, transit, parks and shops nearby are under Location & lifestyle on this page.
How long has 879 West 5th St been on the market?
113 days — 879 West 5th St was listed on July 14, 2026.
What is the price per square foot of 879 West 5th St?
About $900 to $1,227 per square foot: the asking price of $1,350,000 over the 1,100–1,500 sq ft the listing gives as its size range.
