36 James Street S 505
Central, Hamilton, L8P 4W4 · More in this building
$284,900
- 1 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 1 parking
- 700-799 sq ft
Listed 17 days ago · MLS® X13858308
About this home
Downtown Hamilton Living at Its Best! Welcome to Unit 505 at The Pigott Building, a distinctive heritage residence offering character, convenience and an exceptional urban lifestyle. This bright and spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo features an open-concept layout, impressive 9-ft ceilings and an abundance of natural sunlight, creating an inviting and airy living space. The unit also comes complete with 1 underground parking space and 1 locker for added convenience and storage. Located in the heart of downtown Hamilton, you're surrounded by restaurants, cafés, shopping, entertainment, parks, transit and cultural attractions. Enjoy easy access to Gore Park, Hamilton GO Centre, the Art Gallery of Hamilton, Hamilton Farmers' Market and the vibrant James Street corridor. Residents enjoy an impressive selection of building amenities, including an indoor pool, fitness facility, party room, games/billiards area and covered/underground parking. The location is also ideal for students and professionals, with Mohawk College and McMaster University readily accessible by car or public transit. Convenient access to GO Transit and Hamilton's Transit network makes commuting throughout Hamilton and beyond easy. Whether you're a first-time buyer, professional, student, downsizer or investor, Unit 505 offers the opportunity to enjoy the unique character of The Pigott Building combined with the convenience of downtown living. Open concept. 9-ft ceilings. Lots of sunlight. Parking. Locker. Exceptional downtown location. Come experience Unit 505 for yourself!
Details
- Type
- Condo Apartment
- Style
- Apartment
- Size
- 700-799 sq ft
- Basement
- None
- Garage
- Underground
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $2,538 (2026)
- Maintenance fee
- $750/month
- Neighbourhood
- Central
- Municipality
- Hamilton
- Price per sq ft
- $380 (29% below condo apartments in Central, $534)
- Fee per sq ft
- $1.00/month (Hamilton median $0.76)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 1 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (flat)
- Rooms
- 4 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Laundry
- In-Suite Laundry, Ensuite
- Features
- Carpet Free
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
Building and exterior
- Style
- Apartment
- Exterior
- Brick
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 1
- Driveway and parking
- Underground
Condo
- Monthly fee
- $750
- Fee includes
- Common Elements Included, Water Included, Parking Included
- Amenities
- Elevator, Party Room/Meeting Room
- Locker
- Common
- Exposure
- West
- Pets
- Yes-with Restrictions
- Property manager
- Wilson Blanchard
More
- Possession
- Immediate
- Cross street
- Main and James
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 4.37 × 4 m (14'4" × 13'1") | Linoleum, Combined w/Dining, Window |
| Dining Room | Main | 3.15 × 2.16 m (10'4" × 7'1") | Porcelain Floor, Combined w/Living, Window |
| Kitchen | Main | 3.02 × 2.06 m (9'11" × 6'9") | Porcelain Floor, Backsplash, Window |
| Bedroom | Main | 3.35 × 5.15 m (11' × 16'11") | Laminate, Large Closet, Window |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚆 Hamilton GO Centre4 min walk
Within a 10-minute walk: 18 grocery stores, 162 cafés and restaurants, 16 parks, 17 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Namaste Bazar (350 m). Nearest park: Gore Park (100 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Central Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 41%, math 48%7 min walk - Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 71%, math 14%11 min walk - Queen Victoria Elementary School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 64%, math 14%14 min walk - Hess Street Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 66%, math 38%16 min walk
Secondary
- St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education Centre - Downtown Campus Catholic8 min walk
- Kanétskare Elementary School17 min walk
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 1 source nearby
- 🚆 Rail line (GO Transit)250 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).
Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
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