486 James Street N, Hamilton, ON L8L 1J1
North End, Hamilton · Near JAMES ST. N. & PICTON ST. E. · View map
About this home
An amazing opportunity to bring your business vision to one of Hamilton's most vibrant and sought-after corridors. Located at 486 James St. N, this turnkey space is ideal for a QSR, sit-down restaurant, café, coffee shop, or other creative food concept. Situated in the heart of James Street North, Hamilton's destination for independent restaurants, boutique shopping, galleries, and the arts, this location offers excellent exposure in a high-traffic, walkable neighbourhood. Just a short walk to West Harbour GO Station, Pier 4 Park, the Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail, and Pier 8, the area continues to see major growth and investment. With thousands of new condos, apartments, housing units, and a new retail boardwalk planned nearby, this is a rare chance to secure a highly visible location in a rapidly expanding waterfront district. Bring your concept to life in one of Hamilton's most exciting neighbourhoods.
The home
- Type
- Commercial retail
- Square footage
- 1036 sq ft
- Lot size
- 23 x 45 ft
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Property management
- NORTHERN KEY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC.
Heating & cooling
- Heating type
- Gas Forced Air Closed
- Air conditioning
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Garage
- Plaza
- Total parking
- None
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $806/yr
- Tax year
- 2026
- Occupancy
- Vacant
- Possession
- IMMEDIATE
- Cross street
- JAMES ST. N. & PICTON ST. E.
- Neighbourhood
- North End
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- MLS® number
- X13489818
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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.
486 James Street, Hamilton, ON L8L 1J1
North End, Hamilton · Near JAMES ST. N. & PICTON ST. E.
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Listing history for 486 James Street
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Frequently asked questions about 486 James Street N
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 486 James Street N listed for, and what would it cost each month?
486 James Street N is listed for $2,200. With 20% down ($440), the mortgage payment would be roughly $9 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $76 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 486 James Street N freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
486 James Street N is a commercial retail in North End, 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 486 James Street N have a garage and parking?
Yes. The listing shows the garage as plaza. The listing does not include a parking space.
What style of home is 486 James Street N?
486 James Street N is a commercial retail. Commercial property covers retail, office, industrial and investment buildings and businesses for sale or lease.
How big is 486 James Street N, and what is the lot size?
The lot is listed as 23 x 45 ft.
How is 486 James Street N heated and cooled?
Heating is gas forced air closed. Cooling is yes.
What are the property taxes for 486 James Street N?
Property taxes are $806 a year (2026), or about $67 a month.
Where is 486 James Street N?
486 James Street N is in the North End community of Hamilton. The nearest main intersection is JAMES ST. N. & PICTON ST. E.. The postal code is L8L 1J1.
Is 486 James Street N still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X13489818). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar properties near 486 James Street N asking?
Similar properties for sale nearby right now include 914 Upper James Street at $2,300, 1 - 135 James Street N at $2,300 and 2 - 135 James Street N at $2,000. These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 486 James 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 486 James Street N?
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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.