Active Duplex For Sale 12 days on market
$749,900
MLS® X13423124

550 James Street N, Hamilton, ON L8L 1J5

Hamilton · North End · L8L 1J5
Monthly cost · estimate
$0/mo
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Hunter's read
Five-bed duplex steps from GO transit and James Street galleries—dual-unit income potential at $749,900 signals solid investor play.
5+1
Beds
3
Baths
2000-2500
Sqft

About this home

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.

📋 Property summary 7 details
Property Type
Duplex
Style
['2 1/2 Storey']
Square Footage
2000-2500
Days on Market
12 days
Annual Taxes
$4,827
Lot Size
25.0' × 101.25'
Community
North End
🏠 Interior 4 features
Basement
Apartment, Separate Entrance, Full, Walk-Up, Partially Finished
Interior features
Accessory ApartmentSeparate Hydro MeterStorageUpgraded Insulation
🧱 Building & exterior
Foundation
Stone
Exterior
Brick
Other structures
Shed
⚡ Utilities
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
['Central Air']
Sewer
['Sewer']
📐 Rooms & dimensions 14 rooms · 4 levels
Main
Primary Bedroom 3'6" × 4'
Bedroom 3'1" × 4'
Kitchen 4'9" × 3'6"
Bathroom
Living Room 4'2" × 3'4"
Second
Living Room 4'4" × 3'10"
Kitchen 4'6" × 3'10"
Bedroom 4' × 3'7"
Bedroom 3'9" × 2'1"
Bathroom
Third
Loft 13'4" × 5'1"
Basement
Bedroom 4'7" × 4'2"
Sitting 13'1" × 5'1"
Bathroom
🌳 Lot & land
Frontage
25.0 ft
Depth
101.25
Shape
Rectangular
Source
GeoWarehouse
📦 Inclusions & exclusions
Included with sale

Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Hot Tub, Hot Tub Equipment, Refrigerator, Washer, Black SS Fridge, Black SS Gas Stove, Black SS Dishwasher, Black SS Microwave Hood Fan, Black SS Style Stacked Washer and Dryer, Hot Tub, Stove, Microwave Hood Fan, White Side by Side Washer & Dryer, Window Coverings, Garden Shed

Excluded from sale

All Tenants Belongings

📃 Listing details
MLS® Number
X13423124
Days on Market
12 days
Possession
Flexible
Listing Brokerage
RE/MAX ESCARPMENT GOLFI REALTY INC.

Listing information sourced from TRREB MLS® via PropTx. This property is being represented by the listing brokerage shown above. Ishaan Verma of Royal LePage Certified Inc. is happy to represent buyers viewing this property.

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