550 James Street N, Hamilton, ON L8L 1J5
Hamilton, ON, L8L 1J5 · North End
About this property
Your dream duplex awaits-a home that can help pay for itself. Ideally located in Hamilton's desirable North End, just steps from Bayfront Park, West Harbour GO, and trendy James Street North restaurants, cafés and galleries. Whether you're an investor, owner-occupier seeking rental income, a multi-generational family, or someone looking to explore future development opportunities, this property checks all the boxes. Thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom, this legal duplex is currently generating $4700/mth in gross rental income. The main floor unit was previously operated as a successful short-term rental/Air B&B. It offers two spacious bedrooms, abundant storage, updated laundry facilities, an entertainer's kitchen, a cozy living room with a fireplace, and a stunning spa-inspired bathroom. Outside, you'll find an expansive backyard complete with a large deck and newer hot tub, all meticulously maintained. The upper unit features three bedrooms and, including a primary bedroom with oversized built-in closet organizers, a generous living room with a gas fireplace and custom built-ins, an updated eat-in kitchen with access to a charming balcony, and a bright open-concept attic loft ideal for a bedroom, home office, studio or cozy sitting area. The highand-dry basement is the perfect space for a home gym, studio, recreation room or additional living space and benefits from having a separate entrance. Parking will never be an issue for your tenants and guests with ample free street parking on both sides of the street as well as the adjacent side streets. Updates: 2021- main floor custom closets, nest thermostat, new roof, new shed roof, new skylights, 2nd floor engineered hardwood, locking back gate, gas fireplace upper unit, electric fireplace lower unit living room. 2022- new sliding doors upper balcony/lower living room, fire alarm system. 2023- keyless front door lock, 2024-basement partially finished. 2026-lower unit engineered hardwood.
Features & Amenities
- Basement: Apartment, Separate Entrance, Full, Walk-Up, Partially Finished
- Garage: None
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heat Type: Forced Air
- Heat Source: Gas
- Style: 2 1/2 Storey
- Construction: Brick
- Sewer: Sewer
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential Freehold |
|---|---|
| Property Sub-Type | Duplex |
| Architectural Style | 2 1/2 Storey |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Basement | Apartment, Separate Entrance, Full, Walk-Up, Partially Finished |
| Garage | None |
| Heat Type | Forced Air |
| Heat Source | Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Sewer | Sewer |
| Annual Tax | $4,827 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Accessory Apartment, Separate Hydro Meter, Storage, Upgraded Insulation
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplace Features
- Electric, Natural Gas
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Deck, Hot Tub, Patio, Porch
- Other Structures
- Shed
- Pool Features
- None
Building & Construction
- Architectural Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Construction Materials
- Brick
- Foundation Details
- Stone
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Basement
- Apartment, Separate Entrance, Full, Walk-Up, Partially Finished
- Approximate Age
- 100+
Heating & Cooling
- Heat Type
- Forced Air
- Heat Source
- Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking & Garage
- Garage Type
- None
- Parking Spaces
- 0
- Parking Total
- 0.00
- Parking Features
- Street Only
- Covered Spaces
- 0
Lot & Land
- Lot Size Units
- Feet
- Lot Depth
- 101.25
- Lot Width
- 25.00
Community & Neighborhood
- Property Features
- Beach, Fenced Yard, Marina, Park, Public Transit, School
Financial & Tax
- Tax Annual Amount
- $4,827
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Possession Type
- Flexible
- Possession Details
- Flexible
Utilities & Services
- Sewer
- Sewer
Room Details
- Rooms Above Grade
- 9
- Kitchens Above Grade
- 2
- Kitchens Total
- 2
- Bedrooms Above Grade
- 5
- Bedrooms Below Grade
- 1
Additional Details
- Occupant Type
- Tenant
- Direction Faces
- East
- County Or Parish
- Hamilton
- Cross Street
- Wood St E
- Directions
- North on James, property is on the right.
- Special Designation
- Unknown
- Showing Requirements
- Showing System
Location
550 James Street N, Hamilton, ON L8L 1J5, Hamilton, ON, L8L 1J5