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Hamilton · Central

42 Hess Street N

Att/Row/Townhouse

MLS® #X14120434

Listed for$499,9002 days on market

2 bed 2 bath 2 parking 700-1100 sq ft~$555/sq ft

New this week
10 schools within 1 km
Transit stop ~160 m

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Est. all-in monthly~$2,659/momortgage + property tax + maintenance · 20% down · example rate (compounded semi-annually) — the math on the list price, not a quote or what you can afford. For real rates, Alex can connect you with a mortgage pro.

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10 schools within ~1 km · nearest transit stop ~0.16 km

Property information

What townhouse buyers ask first

Ownership: Freehold · no monthly fee
Lot size: 18.29 × 81 ft
Square footage: 700-1100 sq ft
Parking: 2 spaces · None
Property tax: $4,002 / yr

Property summary

Property type: Att/Row/Townhouse
Style: 2-Storey
Lot size: 18.29 × 81 ft
Parking: 2 spaces · None
Heating: Forced Air
Air conditioning: Central Air
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Kitchens: 1
Exterior: Stucco (Plaster)
Property tax: $4,002 / yr
MLS®: X14120434

Room dimensions

Kitchen

Main5.21 × 2.24 m

Bedroom 2

Second3.53 × 3.02 m

Bathroom2 Pc Ensuite

Second2.13 × 2.29 m

Laundry

Basement8.74 × 5.23 m

Bathroom4 Pc Bath

Second1.6 × 1.7 m

Living RoomHardwood Floor

Main4.42 × 4.24 m

BedroomHardwood Floor

Second4.37 × 4.04 m

As stated by the MLS®, nothing inferred.

Nearby homes for sale

Below-comps first · all nearby homes shown, not just the good-value ones.

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Above recent sales

66 Bay Street S, Unit 410

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The numbers that matter

Property tax: $4,002/yr
Est. all-in: ~$2,659/mo

Nearby rental listings are facts. Whether it works as a rental is a chat with Alex — not a number I’ll put on it.

Schools

Schools near this home, closest first by straight-line distance. These are factual locations — AskEmma doesn’t rate or rank schools.

Hamilton Downtown Islamic SchoolPrivate · Elementary & Secondary · ..0.2 km
Hess Street Junior Public SchoolPublic · Elementary & Secondary · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB0.3 km
Central Junior Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB0.7 km
Southern Ontario CollegiatePrivate · Secondary · ..0.8 km
Strathcona Junior Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB0.8 km
Immigrants Working Centre - IWC AcademyPrivate · Secondary · ..0.8 km

Locations: Open Database of Educational Facilities (ODEF), Statistics Canada v2.1 (2022) · Open Government Licence – Canada. School locations as of 2022 — confirm current catchment and enrolment with the school board. For official provincial results, check EQAO.

Getting around

Public transit near this home, by straight-line distance. Factual locations from OpenStreetMap — not walking time, and not a rating.

York at HessNearest transit · Bus stop~160 m
Hamilton GO CentreNearest GO / rail · GO / regional rail~1.0 km

Locations: OpenStreetMap public-transit stops, © OpenStreetMap contributors · Open Database Licence (ODbL). Stop locations from OpenStreetMap — confirm current routes and service with the transit agency.

Community — Hamilton

$656KMedian sold

40Median days on market

96.9%Sale-to-list

Median sold price · Hamilton1-yr -7% · 3-yr —

Source: TRREB sold data via Repliers · all property types

Neighbourhood demographics — Hamilton

569,353Population (2021)

40.8Median age

$86,000Median household income

65.7%Home owners

34.3%Renters

2.5Avg household size

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census

Description & details

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Welcome to 42 Hess Street North, a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhome in the heart of downtown Hamilton! Perfect for first-time buyers, young families, professionals, or anyone looking to enjoy the convenience of urban living. Just a 4-minute walk to vibrant Hess Village and only 5 minutes to TD Coliseum, Jackson Square or the Locke St district, you'll be steps away from trendy restaurants, cafés, shopping, entertainment, and Hamilton's thriving arts and culture scene. Enjoy your own private backyard deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, plus the rare downtown convenience of private rear parking for TWO vehicles! Basement laundry, upgrades include roof (2024), furnace (2024) and new air conditioning (2026), newer kitchen with appliances (2019), washer (2026), plumbing upgrades (2024) and windows (2016). Conveniently located just minutes from Bayfront Park, McMaster University, public transit, and major commuter routes, with easy access to Toronto. Whether you're looking to enter the housing market, raise a family, downsize, or embrace downtown living, this home offers an excellent combination of location, lifestyle, and convenience. Don't miss this turn-key, move-in ready opportunity!

The data only goes so far — condition, light and layout are worth seeing in person, with a home inspection, before you commit.

Listed by EXP REALTY. Showings via AskEmma by Alex Goodman, Sales Representative, RE/MAX Your Community Realty, Brokerage.