54 JAMES Street N

Beasley, Hamilton, L8R 2K1

$5,000/mo

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Listed 143 days ago · MLS® X13213806

About this home

Fantastic opportunity in the vibrant core of downtown Hamilton. Located in the heart of the city's bustling restaurant and retail district, this prime ground-floor commercial space offers exceptional visibility and tremendous potential. With strong pedestrian traffic and D2 zoning, the space is ideally suited for food and hospitality uses such as a restaurant, cafe, bakery, bar, or lounge concept. Spanning approximately 1,900 square feet, the unit features a kitchen at the rear and has undergone recent renovations, providing a great foundation for a new or expanding hospitality business. Surrounded by other well-established and successful businesses, including Biggs Ribs and The Market on James, the location benefits from consistent foot traffic and a strong local dining scene. Perfectly positioned directly across from a proposed mixed-use development featuring significant residential and retail components, and adjacent to the prestigious William Thomas Building luxury student residence, this location offers excellent convenience and accessibility.The property is also ideally situated to benefit from the energy and exposure generated by Supercrawl, downtown Hamilton's renowned annual arts and culture festival that attracts more than 275,000 visitors each year. An exceptional opportunity to establish your business in one of downtown Hamilton's most dynamic and growing districts.

Details

Type
Commercial Retail
Lot
68.63 × 158.25 ft
Garage
None
Property tax
$52,024 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Beasley
Municipality
Hamilton

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Radiant
Air conditioning
Partial
Utilities
Available

Building and exterior

Building area
1,900 Square Feet

Rental terms

Minimum term
60 months

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Possession
FLEXIBLE
Cross street
JAMES ST N & REBECCA ST

Location

Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map

The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚆 Hamilton GO Centre9 min walk

Within a 10-minute walk: 20 grocery stores, 168 cafés and restaurants, 13 parks, 18 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Latin Food & Products (150 m). Nearest park: York Boulevard Parkette (150 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 71%, math 14%
    9 min walk
  • Central Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 41%, math 48%
    10 min walk
  • Hess Street Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 66%, math 38%
    13 min walk
  • Queen Victoria Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 64%, math 14%
    17 min walk

Secondary

  • St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education Centre - Downtown Campus Catholic12 min walk
  • Kanétskare Elementary School1.2 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 L8R

Owners / renters
32% / 68%
Median household income
$53,600
Average age
42
Children under 15
13%
Homes
19% detached, 50% high-rise
Commute by transit
17%
Population
11,651

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Somali 2.1%, Vietnamese 2.1%, Arabic 2%, Spanish 1.6%.

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): 58 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.

Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

Listed by Royal LePage Real Estate Associates.

Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.

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