847 West 5th Street

Kernighan, Hamilton, L9C 5R4

$1,099,900

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  • 3+1 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 5 parking
  • 2500-3000 sq ft

Listed 4 days ago · MLS® X14088222

About this home

Welcome to this impressive family home with approximately 2,700 sq. ft. of above-grade living space, plus a fully finished basement with excellent in-law suite potential. Designed with space, functionality, and entertaining in mind, this home offers a thoughtful layout for growing or multi-generational families.Step inside the open-concept foyer, where soaring ceilings, a skylight, and an open loft overlook create a bright and welcoming first impression. The heart of the home is the custom eat-in kitchen, featuring built-in appliances, a large centre island, generous dining area, and an abundance of cabinetry. The main level also offers a spacious family room with a cozy gas fireplace, a separate living room that could easily serve as a formal dining room, main-floor laundry, and a 2-piece powder room. Cathedral ceilings, skylights, pot lighting add style and natural light throughout.Upstairs you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, each with double closets. The spacious primary suite includes a private 4-piece ensuite, while a well-appointed 3-piece bathroom with large walk-in shower serves the additional bedrooms.The fully finished basement expands the living space with a large recreation room, dedicated gym, 3-piece bathroom, utility room, and a versatile room with large closets that could easily function as a fourth bedroom, office, or hobby room. With a separate entrance and direct staircase access from the garage, the basement offers excellent potential for an in-law suite.Outside, enjoy a beautifully designed backyard featuring a concrete patio, gazebo, raised garden beds, and a storage shed for lawn equipment-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The double garage provides direct interior access to both the main level and the basement, adding even more convenience and flexibility.This exceptional home combines quality craftsmanship, generous living space, and endless possibilities in a layout that is ideal for today's modern family.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
31-50 years
Size
2500-3000 sq ft
Lot
40 × 133 ft
Basement
Full
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$7,262 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Kernighan
Municipality
Hamilton
Price per sq ft
$400 (25% below detached houses in Hamilton, $533)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (lower)
Rooms
18 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Yes

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Age
31-50 years
Faces
East

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
5
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
40 × 133 ft

More

Possession
60-89 days
Cross street
Stone Church and Chester

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain7.37 × 4.78 m (24'2" × 15'8")
Family RoomMain5.28 × 4.27 m (17'4" × 14')
Living RoomMain4.27 × 4.27 m (14' × 14')
LaundryMain
BathroomMain2 Pc Bath
Primary BedroomSecond5.79 × 495 m (19' × 1624')
BathroomSecond4 Pc Bath
Bedroom 2Second4.27 × 3.51 m (14' × 11'6")
Bedroom 3Second4.11 × 3.81 m (13'6" × 12'6")
BathroomSecond4 Pc Bath
LoftSecond2.54 × 2.01 m (8'4" × 6'7")
RecreationLower6.1 × 4.57 m (20' × 15')
Exercise RoomLower3.96 × 2.74 m (13' × 9')
OtherLower5.18 × 3.96 m (17' × 13')
BathroomLower3 Pc Bath
Cold Room/CantinaLower
FoyerMain
Utility RoomLower

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚆 Hamilton GO Centre4.3 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 20 cafés and restaurants, 3 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Denninger's (600 m). Nearest park: Kernighan Neighbourhood Park (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • James MacDonald Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 72%, math 30%
    8 min walk
  • Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 70%, math 33%
    12 min walk
  • Westwood Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 3 reading 65%, math 46%
    18 min walk
  • Ridgemount Junior Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 75%, math 54%
    1.3 km

Secondary

  • Westview Middle School15 min walk
  • Westmount Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 66%, literacy test 95%
    17 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 L9C

Owners / renters
71% / 29%
Median household income
$92,000
Average age
42
Children under 15
15%
Homes
62% detached, 10% high-rise
Commute by transit
7%
Population
41,202

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 2.4%, Spanish 1.5%, Italian 1.3%, Mandarin 1.1%.

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: 5 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🛣️ Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway250 m

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Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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Short-term rentals

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