847 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 5R4
- Detached
- 40 × 133 ft lot
- 5 parking
- Attached garage
- James MacDonald Public School catchment
Assigned school
57% EQAO
James MacDonald Public School
Childcare
6 centres
0.5 km closest
Area profile
94% owners
$130k median
Small-area Census counts are randomly rounded by Statistics Canada.
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School Catchments
Specialized program boundaries (4)
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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
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Location
Licensed Childcare Nearby
6 licensed centres nearby · closest 462 m
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.
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About Kernighan
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Mostly owner-occupied: 94% of households own and 6% rent; median household income is $130,000; 74% of households have children.
- 94%
- Own their home
- 6%
- Rent
- $130,000
- Median household income
- 3.3
- Avg. household size
- 74%
- Households with kids
- 39
- Median age
More about this area
- 42%
- University degree
- 34%
- Newcomers (immigrants)
StatCan 2021 Census · the dissemination area around this home (DA 35250662). Values are randomly rounded by Statistics Canada for privacy.
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