187 Emerald Street S
Stinson, Hamilton, L8N 2V6
$525,000
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 parking
- 1100-1500 sq ft
Listed 68 days ago · MLS® X13674252
About this home
Welcome to 187 Emerald Street South, a charming century home tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in Hamilton's desirable Stinson neighbourhood, nestled against the escarpment. Filled with character and offering incredible potential, this home showcases beautiful original wood trim and doors, spacious principal rooms and a functional layout ready to be enjoyed, refreshed or thoughtfully restored to suit your vision. The main level features a comfortable living room with fireplace, dining area, kitchen and additional flexible living space. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, including access to a walkout balcony. The finished attic is fully insulated and provides valuable additional space. The dry basement offers additional usable space, laundry and storage, along with a convenient walkout. Important updates include updated electrical and plumbing, providing a great foundation for future improvements. A rear entrance adds further functionality, while the detached garage and covered carport provide excellent parking and storage options. Outside, enjoy a private, fenced setting with multiple outdoor areas and covered space. Full of potential and boasting great bones, this is an exciting opportunity to bring your ideas to life while preserving the warmth and character of a classic century home. The location is equally impressive. Just blocks from Augusta Street's popular restaurants, cafés and lively bars, with parks, schools and scenic escarpment trails nearby. Public transit, the Hamilton GO Centre and convenient highway access make commuting easy. A wonderful opportunity to own a character-filled home with versatile living space, valuable updates and outstanding potential in a convenient Hamilton neighbourhood.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 24.88 × 100 ft
- Basement
- Full
- Garage
- Detached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $3,986 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Stinson
- Municipality
- Hamilton
- Price per sq ft
- $404 (20% above detached houses in Stinson, $338)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (basement)
- Rooms
- 8 above ground + 2 below
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Floor Drain, Storage
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Faces
- East
- Outdoor
- Year Round Living, Privacy, Fence - Full, Shed, Storage
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 2
- Driveway and parking
- Lane, Covered, Private, Private Double
Lot
- Size
- 24.88 × 100 ft
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Fenced Yard, Hospital, Park, Public Transit, School Bus Route, Place Of Worship
- Cross street
- Wentworth St S
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Main | 3.79 × 4.82 m (12'5" × 15'10") | |
| Living Room | Main | 3.63 × 4.29 m (11'11" × 14'1") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 3.76 × 5.33 m (12'4" × 17'6") | |
| Mud Room | Main | 3.2 × 4.78 m (10'6" × 15'8") | |
| Foyer | Main | 1.78 × 1.32 m (5'10" × 4'4") | |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 3.96 × 4.57 m (13' × 15') | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.86 × 4.45 m (12'8" × 14'7") | |
| Bedroom | Third | 7.8 × 4.14 m (25'7" × 13'7") | |
| Laundry | Basement | 6.71 × 4.17 m (22' × 13'8") | |
| Other | Basement | 5.64 × 4.88 m (18'6" × 16') |
Price history
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | $535,900 | Listed |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $525,000 | −$10,900 |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚆 Hamilton GO Centre1.2 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 7 grocery stores, 29 cafés and restaurants, 16 parks, 10 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Mi Ranchito (550 m). Nearest park: Rail Trail Park (100 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- St. Patrick's Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 69%, math 41%9 min walk - George L. Armstrong Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 76%, math 22%11 min walk - Queen Victoria Elementary School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 64%, math 14%12 min walk - Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 38%14 min walk
Secondary
- Cathedral High School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 43%, literacy test 64%15 min walk - St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education Centre - Downtown Campus Catholic18 min walk
- St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education Centre - Downtown East Campus Catholic1.4 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: 2 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise 1 source nearby
- 🚆 Rail line (Hamilton Subdivision)50 m
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
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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