285 King Street W 4
Strathcona, Hamilton, L8P 1B2 · More in this building
$1,800/mo
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 0 parking
- 600-699 sq ft
Listed 34 days ago · MLS® X13787410
About this home
Welcome to this charming two-bedroom condo in the heart of West Hamilton, where historic character meets urban convenience. Set in a beautiful heritage-style building, this bright and inviting home features soaring ceilings, spacious bedrooms, fresh paint throughout, and a flexible layout to suit your lifestyle. The oversized primary bedroom can easily be converted back into a generous living room, offering additional entertaining space if desired. Step outside and enjoy everything this sought-after neighbourhood has to offer. Walk to trendy cafés, popular restaurants, boutique shopping, vibrant nightlife, parks, and public transit, with quick access to major highways for an easy commute. Whether you're a first-time buyer, busy professional, student, investor, or downsizer, this charming condo offers incredible value in one of Hamilton's most desirable downtown locations. Don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of this thriving community.
Details
- Type
- Condo Apartment
- Style
- 1 Storey/Apt
- Size
- 600-699 sq ft
- Basement
- None
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Neighbourhood
- Strathcona
- 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
- 2 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (lower)
- Rooms
- 4 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Laundry
- Coin Operated, Common Area
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Radiant
- Air conditioning
- Window Unit(s)
Building and exterior
- Style
- 1 Storey/Apt
- Exterior
- Brick
Parking
- Driveway and parking
- Street Only
Condo
- Exposure
- North
- Pets
- Yes-with Restrictions
- Property manager
- Maple Ridge Community Management
Rental terms
- Rent includes
- Heat, Water
More
- Possession
- Immediate
- Cross street
- King & Queen
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Den | Main | 3.76 × 3.51 m (12'4" × 11'6") | |
| Media Room | Main | 4.37 × 2.74 m (14'4" × 9') | |
| Kitchen | Main | 2.29 × 3.53 m (7'6" × 11'7") |
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 Centre15 min walk
Within a 10-minute walk: 18 grocery stores, 116 cafés and restaurants, 11 parks, 13 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Samir Supermarket (200 m). Nearest park: Gary Hill Memorial Park (300 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Hess Street Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 66%, math 38%8 min walk - Central Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 41%, math 48%10 min walk - Strathcona Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 94%, math 72%12 min walk - Lyonsgate Montessori Private15 min walk
Secondary
- Kanétskare Elementary School11 min walk
- St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education Centre - Downtown Campus Catholic17 min walk
- École secondaire Georges- P.-Vanier French
EQAO: Gr 9 math 73%, literacy test 100%1.5 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 Union Station (downtown Toronto): 59 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise Nothing major nearby
No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.
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).
Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
Listed by RE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC..
Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.
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