7 West 1st Street, Hamilton, ON
Bonnington, Hamilton · MLS® X12882018
About this home
Cute, cozy & investment opportunity!!! Located just one street from Upper James and close to Mohawk College, this well-maintained home offers convenience, space, and flexibility for families, students or investors. Enjoy easy access to amenities, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, and the scenic Niagara Escarpment Brow Trails. The home features a bright 2-bedroom upper level with a 4-piece bathroom, a functional kitchen with a gas stove, and a comfortable living room. The main floor also includes a flex office space and a welcoming three-season sunroom - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Outside, you'll find a large fenced yard with mature trees, offering privacy and room to enjoy the outdoors. The basement includes a separate walk-up entrance from outside, 1 bedroom, a 2-piece bathroom, laundry area, large rec room and excellent in-law potential - just add a kitchenette to complete the space. Freshly painted and move-in ready, this property is an ideal option for families with students attending Mohawk College or for buyers looking to offset living costs. Live off-campus while renting to friends, then sell once school is finished - a smart and flexible investment opportunity! Bonus lower level workshop accessed from outside.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, Bungalow
- MLS®
- X12882018
- Bedrooms
- 3 (2 + 1)
- Bathrooms
- 2 (1 half)
- Size
- 700-1100
- Lot
- 50 × 105.75 ft
- Cross streets
- Fennell Ave W
- Parking
- 3 parking
- Driveway
- Private, Private Double
- Basement
- Full, Finished
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $4,416 / 2025
- Days on market
- 127
- Listing brokerage
- KELLER WILLIAMS COMPLETE REALTY
Rooms
2 Pc Bath
4 Pc Bath
Listed at $539,800, this home is within the range of comparable homes, on the lower side. The number above is my independent estimate of value, not the asking price.
There were not many closely comparable homes right in Bonnington, so I widened the search to the surrounding area.
Based on 5 similar homes nearby, adjusted for size, beds, and baths.Median of 5 comparable active listings, adjusted for size, beds, and baths. The city (MPAC) assessment points to about $755K, a close match. The comparable range is wide here, so treat this as a rough read until I run a full CMA.
How I got there
Here is the exact math behind the estimate. I start from the closest comparable listing and adjust for the real differences (size, beds, baths) to land on a like-for-like value for this home.
- Closest comparable, listed at $990K
- Adjusts to $990K
That comparable adjusts to $990K; the $695K estimate above is the median of all 5 comparables, which is steadier than any single home.This uses comparable active listings, not sold prices. Lot, condition, and finishes are my in-person call, and I can run a full CMA with recent solds.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. UPPER JAMES at FENNELL is about a 1-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
Total price vs nearby homes. Fair value about $695K, median of 5 comparables.
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesThis home lists 4% above the area average of $576/sqft.
125 days longer than the Hamilton average (2 days).
View comparable listingsPrice per square foot vs the area average.
Neighbourhood & location
Bonnington, Hamilton, ON
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Getting around
Very WalkableA walkability read built from the amenities around this home: how close the nearest transit stop is, and how many grocery, dining, park, and pharmacy destinations fall within a 15-minute walk. It is a guide, not a guarantee. Places data from Google.
Most daily errands can be done on foot.
🚉 Nearest transit: UPPER JAMES at FENNELL, about 82 m away
Within a 15-minute (1.5 km) walk.
How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.
Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Hamilton.
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Affordability & Mortgage
Income needed assumes a ~32% GDS ratio; weekly is mortgage principal & interest only. Price ÷ income is the home price over the income needed. Fixed reference assumptions so listings compare on equal footing, not a lending decision.
Calculate and customize your mortgage and other expenses
Adjust the down payment, rate, and amortization, and add property tax, condo fees, and heating to see your true monthly cost.
Your numbers
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 18, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $431,840 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $2,304
- Property tax
- $368
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $2,672
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $7,271
- Estimated closing costs
- $7,271
Plus your down payment of $107,960. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.
Mortgage stress test
Lenders qualify you at the greater of your rate plus 2% or 5.25%. You do not pay this rate. It just shows you could still handle payments if rates rose, so aim to stay comfortable at this higher number.
Over the full 25 years
At the end of your 5-year term
- Total paid over the term
- $138,268
- Principal paid down
- $54,995
- Interest paid
- $83,273
- Balance remaining
- $376,845
Talk to Team Asgarian about your options
Rates and programs change often. We will connect you with a trusted mortgage professional and build a plan that fits your budget and goals.
Estimates only, not a mortgage quote or pre-approval. Figures use Canadian semi-annual compounding, current minimum down-payment rules, CMHC premium tiers, and Ontario (plus Toronto, when selected) land transfer tax. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and closing costs vary by lender and property. Confirm every number with your mortgage professional.
Investor snapshot
Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.
Talk about the numbersEstimates only. Rent is modelled on above-grade size and local norms, so a finished basement or second suite (a separate entrance often means one) can push real rent well above this. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing. A starting point, not a final number, let us run the real ones with you.
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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS COMPLETE REALTY. MLS®/PropTx.