Hamiltons 10 best Neighbourhoods.
James Street North - Hamilton’s cultural hub and home to the (Super) Art Crawl. The street that gave Hamilton back it’s groove and inspired people to coin the city '“the next Brooklyn”. Located in the heart of Hamilton’s downtown core, this is where the hip crowd comes to play, eat shop, hear live music, visit galleries and people watch on its many patios (the Queen W. of Hamilton). Home to the Hamilton Farmers Market, the Art Gallery of Hamilton, Jackson Square Mall, Cinema and Theatres. Plus most of the cities best restaurants can be found here and along King Williams St,
Properties include a good mix of condominiums, victorian towns, and turn of the century cottages. For those looking to own their own storefront or purchase commercial, best to buy it now as prices are still reasonable.
North End - is a central neighbourhood nestled by waterfront and Trendy James St North. The eclectic housing stock ranges from workers cottages and, detaches. Home to the new West Harbour GO Station witch is set to run trains from Hamilton to Toronto and Niagara every half hour and, the upcoming development of Pier 8 & Promenade Park, a mix use commercial residential development along the lakefront that will transform the area.
Kirkendall/Durand- One of Hamilton’s most established and desirable neighbourhoods. Lock street has grown from an antique district, to a lively neighbourhood with great cafe’s, specialty boutiques and, health & wellness shops. Popular with families it’s will situated downtown and hwy 403/ QEW with great schools, parks and the popular Chedoke Trails.
Housing stock and prices vary from mammoth mansions around Aberdeen Ave (think Rosedale/Moore Park in Toronto), to grand victorian’s and edwardians to smaller workers cottages. Prices start at $650K- $2m+.
St. Clair - This leafy neighbourhood just east of the downtown core and west of Gage Park is in high demand with pretty much everybody. Housing stock consist mainly of stately edwardians, that make the perfect family home or rental investment. High Park and Roncesvalles in Toronto would be good comparisons. Although there isn’t much shopping on near by Main St and King St yet, the Light Rail Transit (LRT) that will connect east Hamilton to west should boast business in the area.
For now residence can make their way to the downtown core or Ottawa Street, each about 20 min walk or 5 minut drive. Average housing price is $550k+.
Ottawa Street/Delta West - With affordable housing stock this area is popular with the younger crowd and families alike. Once the Garment District, Ottawa St N is now fast becoming an antique and décor destination with hip café’s and specialty shops, plus the first Tim Hortons is still open for business! Like Leslieville in Toronto’s east side Delta West is quickly transforming into worthy destination. You can still pick up a small house between $350k-$650k+ depended on witch side of the street your on and the type of property.
Concession Street - Located on the Central Mountain overlooking Lower Hamilton, Concession Street is the oldest neighbourhood on the Mountain. Unlike most of the housing stock on the Mountain the area north of Concession Street consists of a mixture of older century homes and some newer builds. With good schools, shops, a Repertory Theatre, this cozy neighbourhood is perfect for families. Prices on the between Concession St on the Mountain brow range from $700k-$1m+ and starting at $450K+ on the streets south of Concession.
Southam - This quiet neighbourhood is nestled on the Central Mountain Brow with majestic views of downtown. Housing stock varies from grand turn of the century homes, to mid -century modern inspired houses and bungalows. Residence in this area enjoy quite suburban lifestyle while being steps away from downtown (literally 200+ steps take you right downtown) Other notable landmarks are The Bruce Trail, shops on Upper James St, Mohawk College and St Joseph’s Hospital. Popular with families , retirees looking for one floor living and student rental investments.
Strathcona - Lies in central west side of downtown Hamilton. Bordered by the Waterfront in the North, Main street on the south, James St on the east and the 403 on the west. Ideally located near fantastic parks and landmarks such as Victoria Park, Dundurn castle, and Bayfront park there is no shortage of things to do. An easy area to get around from by foot, public transit and fast access to the highway to Toronto and beyond. The housing stock is mixed and varied from one story cottages, multi level condominiums and victorians. The area is becoming popular with the young crowd looking for affordable starter homes. You can still pick up a renovated victorian row house for under $400k if you’re lucky.
Corktown/Stinson - Nestled Between the Niagara escarpment to the north, Main St to the South, and James St N and Wentworth to the west and east. This historic neighbourhood boasts beautiful red brick victorian rows and detached with a sprinkle of condominium buildings including the namesake Stinson Lofts. This is a quiet up and coming downtown neighborhood with access to shops, amenities, and green space. Perfect for multi unit rental investment or snap up a grand victorian and call it home. Prices are strong here but still affordable to similar neighbourhoods like cabbagetown or little Italy in Toronto. Average price range start from $550k +.
Westdale- is the neighbourhood surrounding McMasters Universities main campus and hospital. With large green space and trails and hamilton harbour to the North, various shops on King ste, some of he cities best pubclic schools, amd easy access to the 403 high way make this area in high demand. The housing stock consist of grand million dallor+ single family homes to multi unit student housing think The Annex or Bloor West Village in Toronto.
Stoney Creek - makes up the eastern part of the city of Hamilton and is situated along Lake Ontario up to the mountain. The area of Stoney Creek is popular among families, young urban professionals and seniors. It attracts outdoorsy types who still enjoy urban comforts and high quality amenities. Stoney Creek is host to , newer subdivisions, mid rise condos and century homes; one can find more affordable options here than in nearby Burlington without sacrificing the comforts and amenities of an urban, family-friendly city. The average home sale price is $708,000.