38 Hess Street S
Central, Hamilton, L8P 3N1
$1,599,900
Reduced $100,000 from $1,699,900
Listed 178 days ago · MLS® X13044404
About this home
An extraordinary and rarely available opportunity to acquire a prominent 2.5-storey, multi-unit asset in the heart of Hamilton's most coveted entertainment enclave-Hess Village. This distinguished mixed-use property comprises a ground-floor commercial space, three well-proportioned residential suites, and an expansive, unspoiled lower level with full potential for additional residential conversion, subject to approvals. The offering is further enhanced by dedicated rear parking-an increasingly valuable feature in this high-demand urban setting. The current income profile includes a commercial tenancy generating approximately $5,000 per month, complemented by residential suites consisting of a studio at $775 per month and two one-bedroom-plus-den units at $1,400 per month each. All tenancies are significantly below prevailing market rates, presenting a compelling opportunity for strategic rental repositioning and long-term income growth. The property can be delivered with vacant possession, affording complete flexibility for investors, end-users, or those seeking a refined live-work environment tailored to their vision. Ideally situated just steps from the newly revitalized TD Coliseum, the asset benefits from consistent and elevated foot traffic driven by concerts, sporting events, and premier live performances. Surrounding establishments thrive during event cycles, underscoring the enduring strength and desirability of this location. A truly versatile and upscale investment opportunity-offering immediate income, substantial upside, and the ability to reposition or curate a bespoke mixed-use asset within one of Hamilton's most dynamic and evolving districts.
Details
- Type
- Investment
- Lot
- 26.75 × 124.5 ft
- Garage
- None
- Property tax
- $15,874 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- Central
- Municipality
- Hamilton
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Gas Forced Air Open
- Air conditioning
- Yes
- Water and sewer
- Sanitary+Storm
- Utilities
- Available
Building and exterior
- Building area
- 3,001 Square Feet
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Main St
- Business type
- Apts - 2 To 5 Units
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚆 Hamilton GO Centre14 min walk
Within a 10-minute walk: 17 grocery stores, 123 cafés and restaurants, 11 parks, 15 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Samir Supermarket (200 m). Nearest park: Gary Hill Memorial Park (450 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Central Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 41%, math 48%8 min walk - Hess Street Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 66%, math 38%10 min walk - Strathcona Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 94%, math 72%14 min walk - Lyonsgate Montessori Private14 min walk
Secondary
- Kanétskare Elementary School9 min walk
- St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education Centre - Downtown Campus Catholic16 min walk
- École secondaire Georges- P.-Vanier French
EQAO: Gr 9 math 73%, literacy test 100%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 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 (Hamilton Subdivision)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.
Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
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