1520 Main Street W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1E3
Ainslie Wood, Hamilton · Near Main St W & Cootes Dr · View map
About this home
Exceptional opportunity for developers, restaurateurs, and institutional investors to acquire a prime corner property along busy Main Street West in Hamilton, just one block from McMaster University.Situated in a high-traffic retail corridor surrounded by a strong student rental market, this freestanding building offers excellent visibility, a strategic location, and significant potential for future growth. The property is currently home to a successful breakfast restaurant that has been established for over 25 years offering an opportunity to acquire both the real estate and an established operating business. Potential opportunities may include continued restaurant operations, retail or service uses, mixed-use commercial/residential development, and student-oriented housing. The properties at 1516 Main St W and 2 Norfolk are also available for sale creating a larger development opportunity. Properties being marketed separately.
The home
- Type
- Commercial retail
- Square footage
- 3295 sq ft
- Lot size
- 100.3 x 100.3 ft
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Security
- Yes
Heating & cooling
- Heating type
- Gas Forced Air Closed
- Air conditioning
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Total parking
- None
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $34,000/yr
- Tax year
- 2026
- Occupancy
- Tenant
- Possession
- 60 days
- Cross street
- Main St W & Cootes Dr
- Neighbourhood
- Ainslie Wood
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- MLS® number
- X14109678
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- Property tax
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Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
1520 Main Street, Hamilton, ON L8S 1E3
Ainslie Wood, Hamilton · Near Main St W & Cootes Dr
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Listing history for 1520 Main Street
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Frequently asked questions about 1520 Main Street W
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 1520 Main Street W listed for, and what would it cost each month?
1520 Main Street W is listed for $6,400,000. With 20% down ($1,280,000), the mortgage payment would be roughly $25,816 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $28,649 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 1520 Main Street W freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
1520 Main Street W is a commercial retail in Ainslie Wood, Hamilton. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
Does 1520 Main Street W have a garage and parking?
The listing does not show a garage. The listing does not include a parking space.
What style of home is 1520 Main Street W?
1520 Main Street W is a commercial retail. Commercial property covers retail, office, industrial and investment buildings and businesses for sale or lease.
How big is 1520 Main Street W, and what is the lot size?
The lot is listed as 100.3 x 100.3 ft.
How is 1520 Main Street W heated and cooled?
Heating is gas forced air closed. Cooling is yes.
What are the property taxes for 1520 Main Street W?
Property taxes are $34,000 a year (2026), or about $2,833 a month.
Where is 1520 Main Street W?
1520 Main Street W is in the Ainslie Wood community of Hamilton. The nearest main intersection is Main St W & Cootes Dr. The postal code is L8S 1E3.
Is 1520 Main Street W still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X14109678). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar properties near 1520 Main Street W asking?
Similar properties for sale nearby right now include 1837 Main Street W at $5,888,000, 903-909 Main Street E at $4,700,000 and 51 Covington Street at $6,495,000. These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 1520 Main Street sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
How do I book a showing at 1520 Main Street W?
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*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.