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$1,159,000
For SaleListed 27 days agoPrice reduced −$40,000

847 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ONL9C 5R4

Kernighan
4
4
2,500–3,000 ft²
Detached5 Parking40 × 133 ft Lot
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS COMPLETE REALTY

Assigned school

57% EQAO

James MacDonald Public School

Childcare

6 centres

0.5 km closest

Block profile

94% owners

$130k median

Small-area Census counts are randomly rounded by Statistics Canada.

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Property Information

Property TypeDetached
Lot Size40 × 133 ft
BasementFull
Parking5 parking spaces · Private · Garage · Attached
Property taxes$7,262/yr (2026)
Days on Market27 Days
Listed DateAug 6, 2026
MLS® NumberX13644930

Monthly Cost

Description

Welcome to this impressive family home offering approximately 2,700 sq. ft. of above-grade living space, plus a fully finished basement with excellent in-law suite potential. Designed with space, functionality, and entertaining in mind, this home offers a thoughtful layout for growing or multi-generational families. Step inside the open-concept foyer, where soaring ceilings, a skylight, and an open loft overlook create a bright and welcoming first impression. The heart of the home is the custom eat-in kitchen, featuring built-in appliances, a large centre island, generous dining area, and an abundance of cabinetry. The main level also offers a spacious family room with a cozy gas fireplace, a separate living room that could easily serve as a formal dining room, main-floor laundry, and a 2-piece powder room. Cathedral ceilings, skylights, pot lighting add style and natural light throughout. Upstairs you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, each with double closets. The spacious primary suite includes a private 4-piece ensuite, while a well-appointed 3-piece bathroom with large walk-in shower serves the additional bedrooms. The fully finished basement expands the living space with a large recreation room, dedicated gym, 3-piece bathroom, utility room, and a versatile room with large closets that could easily function as a fourth bedroom, office, or hobby room. With a separate entrance and direct staircase access from the garage, the basement offers excellent potential for an in-law suite. Outside, enjoy a beautifully designed backyard featuring a concrete patio, gazebo, raised garden beds, and a storage shed for lawn equipment-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The double garage provides direct interior access to both the main level and the basement, adding even more convenience and flexibility. This exceptional home combines quality craftsmanship, generous living space, and endless possibilities in a layout that is ideal for today's modern family.

Listing History

Event
Date
Price
Price Changed
Sep 1, 2026
$1,159,000
Listed
Aug 6, 2026
$1,199,000

Shows activity for this MLS® listing. Prior listings and sold records appear when available.

Location

Map showing 847 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 5R4 inside the James MacDonald Public School attendance boundaryView on Map

School Catchments

School boundaries and eligibility may change. Confirm school eligibility directly with the school board.

All Hamilton school catchments

Licensed Childcare Nearby

6 licensed centres nearby · closest 462 m

Licensed Child Care Centre
Umbrella Family - James Macdonald
200 Chester Avenue, Hamilton
0.5 km
CWELCC
Half day · Before & after school
Operator: Umbrella Family And Child Centres Of Hamilton
Licence #0002182·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Wildwood By Scenicview Childcare
689 West 5Th Street, Hamilton
0.6 km
CWELCC
Full day
Operator: 1001024294 Ontario Inc
Licence #61912·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Annunciation Of Our Lord Before And After School Program
250 Limeridge Road, Hamilton
0.7 km
CWELCC
Before & after school
Operator: Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres Inc.
Licence #0004715·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Pied Piper Co-Operative Pre-School
21 Stonechurch Road, Hamilton
0.8 km
CWELCC
Half day
Operator: Pied Piper Co-Operative Pre-School Of Hamilton Inc.
Licence #12925·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Ymca Sacc - Westwood
9 Lynbrook Drive, Hamilton
1.2 km
Before & after school
Operator: Ymca Of Hamiltonburlingtonbrantford
Licence #13042·Child Care Centre
Licensed Child Care Centre
Ymca Sacc - Ridgemount
65 Hester Street, Hamilton
1.3 km
Before & after school
Operator: Ymca Of Hamiltonburlingtonbrantford
Licence #13020·Child Care Centre

Area Checks

Also checked, nothing flagged at this location: conservation-regulated areas, provincially significant wetlands, the Greenbelt, the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Niagara Escarpment plan, areas of natural and scientific interest, rail corridors, hydro transmission corridors.

Not openly mapped for this area (ask the local conservation authority): flood hazard mapping.

Screened against public government mapping at this home’s location — simplified boundaries, not a survey, an appraisal or a legal determination. Confirm anything that matters with the authority named.

About Kernighan

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Who lives here

A snapshot of this home’s immediate area — the census dissemination area it sits in.

94%
Homeowners
74%
Households with kids
$130,000
Median income
39
Median age
More about this area
3.3
Avg. household size
42%
University degree
34%
Newcomers (immigrants)
Age profile1,857 residents
Under 2025%
20–3421%
35–6443%
65+12%

StatCan 2021 Census · this home’s dissemination area (DA 35250662). Values are randomly rounded by Statistics Canada for privacy.

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