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279 Main Street W 2

Kirkendall, Hamilton, L8P 1J7

$1,650/mo

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  • 1 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 0 parking
  • < 700 sq ft

Listed 39 days ago · MLS® X13772714

About this home

Beautifully restored and updated main-floor 1-bedroom unit in a charming duplex in the heart of Kirkendall, blending timeless character with modern finishes and everyday convenience. The modern kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher and built-in microwave, quartz countertops, and matching quartz backsplash. A stylish 3-piece bathroom leads to the bright, south-facing bedroom at the rear of the home, with direct access to a private deck and backyard. Additional features include separate HVAC zones for individual heating and cooling control, in-suite laundry, and a full unfinished basement offering plenty of storage. Ideally situated between Locke Street and Hess Street, with easy access to shops, restaurants, parks, transit, West Harbour GO, McMaster University, and Highway 403. Street parking available. Tenant pays hydro plus 50% of gas and water. Some photos have been virtually staged.

Details

Type
Duplex
Style
Apartment
Size
< 700 sq ft
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Neighbourhood
Kirkendall
Municipality
Hamilton
Rent increase limit
Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.

Interior

Bedrooms
1 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (main)
Rooms
4 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Laundry
In-Suite Laundry
Features
Separate Hydro Meter
Furnished
Unfurnished

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
Apartment
Exterior
Stucco (Plaster)
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Faces
South

Parking

Driveway and parking
Street Only

More

Possession
30-59 days
Cross street
Main St W / Ray St S

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain2.7 × 4.25 m (8'10" × 13'11")
Living RoomMain2.7 × 4.25 m (8'10" × 13'11")
BathroomMain1.5 × 2 m (4'11" × 6'7")3 Pc Bath
BedroomMain3.3 × 3.5 m (10'10" × 11'6")

History of this address

1 earlier listing at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.

Location

Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map

The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚆 Hamilton GO Centre18 min walk

Within a 10-minute walk: 17 grocery stores, 56 cafés and restaurants, 10 parks, 9 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Goodness Me! (400 m). Nearest park: Gary Hill Memorial Park (500 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Lyonsgate Montessori Private11 min walk
  • Central Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 41%, math 48%    11 min walk
  • Hess Street Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 66%, math 38%    11 min walk
  • Strathcona Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 94%, math 72%    11 min walk

Secondary

  • Kanétskare Elementary School8 min walk
  • St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education Centre - Downtown Campus Catholic1.2 km
  • École secondaire Georges- P.-Vanier French
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 73%, literacy test 100%    1.4 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 L8P

Owners / renters
31% / 69%
Median household income
$58,000
Average age
42
Children under 15
11%
Homes
19% detached, 53% high-rise
Commute by transit
16%
Population
24,773

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 1.9%, Arabic 1.5%, Spanish 1%, Gujarati 1%.

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

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).

From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.

Short-term rentals

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

City rules

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