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146 Forest Avenue

Corktown, Hamilton, L8N 1X5

$760,000

Reduced $39,997 from $799,997

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  • 2+1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 3 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 125 days ago · MLS® X13452906

About this home

Proof that quality duplexes still exist. This stylish Victorian corner property 2-family home seamlessly blends modern updates with stunning period details. Featuring soaring ceilings, exposed brick, abundant natural light, private entrances, parking, and in-suite laundry in both units, this is an exceptional investment opportunity. Unit 1 offers a spacious 1-bedroom layout with soaring ceilings, an updated kitchen, generous living room and bedroom, in-suite laundry, and a private entrance off the driveway. Unit 2 is a character-filled 2-bedroom suite with a combined living and dining room, exposed brick, updated kitchen, impressive ceiling heights, and a charming entrance showcasing original staircase details. Updates include a 3/4" water supply, separate hydro and gas meters, two water heaters, and newer washers and dryers for each unit (2022/2026). Fair market rents, A+++ tenants, and pride of ownership throughout make this a standout property. Ideally located steps to St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, the Hunter Street GO Station, and directly across from beautiful Corktown Park. Enjoy easy access to vibrant cafés, restaurants along Augusta and James Street South, and all the amenities that make Corktown one of Hamilton's most sought-after neighbourhoods.

Details

Type
Duplex
Style
2-Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Lot
68.24 × 29.7 ft
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Garage
None
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$4,641 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Corktown
Municipality
Hamilton

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
4 above ground + 3 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Age
100+
Faces
North

Parking

Total parking
3
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
68.24 × 29.7 ft

More

Possession
30-59 days
Nearby
Arts Centre, Greenbelt/Conservation, Hospital, Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit
Cross street
Walnut St

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain4.19 × 3.96 m (13'9" × 13')Combined w/Dining
KitchenMain2.67 × 3.38 m (8'9" × 11'1")
Primary BedroomMain5.26 × 4 m (17'3" × 13'1")
BathroomMain2.95 × 1.78 m (9'8" × 5'10")4 Pc Bath
LaundryMain1.19 × 2.13 m (3'11" × 7')
Living RoomSecond4.37 × 4.09 m (14'4" × 13'5")Combined w/Dining
Primary BedroomSecond3.68 × 4.67 m (12'1" × 15'4")
Bedroom 2Second2.44 × 3.25 m (8' × 10'8")
KitchenSecond4.06 × 2.31 m (13'4" × 7'7")
BathroomSecond1.7 × 1.68 m (5'7" × 5'6")4 Pc Bath
LaundrySecond1.52 × 1.52 m (5' × 5')

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚆 Hamilton GO Centre8 min walk

Within a 10-minute walk: 7 grocery stores, 98 cafés and restaurants, 16 parks, 9 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: The Market On James South (500 m). Nearest park: Woolverton Park (150 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Queen Victoria Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 64%, math 14%    1 min walk
  • Central Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 41%, math 48%    14 min walk
  • St. Patrick's Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 69%, math 41%    14 min walk
  • Queensdale School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 76%, math 39%    15 min walk

Secondary

  • St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education Centre - Downtown Campus Catholic6 min walk
  • Kanétskare Elementary School1.4 km
  • Cathedral High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 43%, literacy test 64%    1.6 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area L8N

Owners / renters
25% / 75%
Median household income
$54,800
Average age
40
Children under 15
12%
Homes
14% detached, 49% high-rise
Commute by transit
23%
Population
15,568

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 2.7%, Spanish 1.8%, Gujarati 1.6%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1.2%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area in Niagara Peninsula Conservation’s mapping.

Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Hamilton police: 62 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Flood and regulation mapping: Niagara Peninsula Conservation open data. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To downtown Hamilton: 1 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🚆 Rail line (Hamilton Subdivision)200 m

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Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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Short-term rentals

Only in your principal residence, with a City business licence (since December 2023).

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