43.2651° N · 79.8744° W — Strathcona, Hamilton — MLS® #X13835158
188 Hess St
$499,999
Strathcona, Hamilton, Ontario L8R 2T4
- 3+1
- BedroomsBeds
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 700-1100 sqft700-1100
- SizeSq ft
- 28.58 x 105.45 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
188 Hess St is a 3+1-bedroom, 3-bathroom freehold townhouse in Strathcona, Hamilton, listed for sale at an asking price of $499,999 (MLS® X13835158).
Welcome to 188 Hess Street North, a bright corner-unit home in Hamilton's sought-after Strathcona neighbourhood. This versatile property features 3+1 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, makingit ideal for families, investors, or anyone looking for additional income potential.One of the standout features is the two separate living spaces, each with its own laundry facilities, offering convenience and privacy for occupants. The finished lower level includes a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living area, and dedicated laundry, creating a flexible setup for extended family or potential rental use.Step outside to the backyard, where you'll find a solid concrete shed with alley access and exciting future ADU potential, subject to city approvals. Located just minutes from downtown Hamilton, GO Transit, and Highway 403, this property offers flexibility, convenience, andlong-term value. Don't miss your chance to own this unique opportunity in one of Hamilton's growing neighbourhoods.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
68Good
Condition score
6 condition-related facts documented
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
76Strong
Cash flow quality
+$405/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 11 townhouses with 4 bedrooms for lease in Hamilton right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The data table
Every fact
Everything the board publishes for this home.
- Tax
- $3,752 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X13835158
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Att/Row/Twnhouse
- Time on market
- Size
- 700-1100 sqft
- Lot Size
- 28.58 x 105.45 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 1 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 188 Hess St, Hamilton, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $499,999 | N/A | For Sale | X13835158 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Primary3.9 × 3.45 m
- 2nd Br1.5 × 2.38 m
- 3rd Br2.25 × 2.96 m
- Kitchen3.25 × 4.05 m
- Living4.5 × 3.5 m
- Bathroom1.25 × 2.16 m
- Rec2.7 × 3.65 m4 Pc Bath
- Kitchen2.5 × 3.65 m3 Pc Bath
- Br3.96 × 5.1 m
- Other2.11 × 2.59 m
- Br3.0 × 3.3 m
Property
- Property Type
- Att/Row/Twnhouse
- Style
- Bungalow
- Community
- Strathcona
- Municipality
- Hamilton
Building
- Size
- 700-1100 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3+1
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Ground, 2 × 3pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 1
- Total Parking
- 1
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 28.58 ft
- Depth
- 105.45 ft
- Lot Size
- 28.58 x 105.45 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Harbour GO | GO Transit train: Lakeshore West | 700 m |
| Hamilton GO Centre | GO Transit train: Lakeshore West | 1.4 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: GO Transit schedule data (GTFS) from Metrolinx under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx, downloaded October 18, 2026. Data used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx.
Site report
What the record says
What the City and the conservation authority have on file for this address.
- provincial plansNone in rangeOutside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
- wetlandNone in rangeNo mapped wetland within 120 m
- aggregateNone in rangeNo licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- wellsNone in rangeNo recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- railOn recordNearest rail line: 370 m
- transitOn recordTransit stop within 400 m From the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 280 m away. Routes and stops change; check the agency’s schedule.
- trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 9.8 km
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m 32 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 7.2 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (128 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is P & H Milling Group a Division of Parrish & Heimbecker Limited — P & H Milling Group - Hamilton, 1.9 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- fcsiOn record1 federal contaminated site within 1 km 1 still active or suspected; the rest are closed. The federal inventory covers federal land only, not provincial or private sites.
- electricityOn recordElectricity is distributed here by Alectra Utilities Corporation
- internet speedOn recordWired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at this location Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (20 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
- broadbandOn recordAcross the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listed Fibre to the home: Bell, Cogeco Connexion, Rogers. Cable: Cogeco Connexion. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Rogers, SkyChoice Communications. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.
Each record is the map at the home’s location, not an inspection. Confirm anything that matters with the municipality, Hamilton Conservation Authority or the record’s publisher.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. Contains public sector Data made available under the City of Hamilton's Open Data Licence
Lot
- Street frontage
- 28.58 ft8.7 m
- Depth
- 105.45 ft32.1 m
- Lot size
- Under 0.50 acresAs the board bands it
The record marks this lot irregular, so its area is not the frontage multiplied by the depth. It is not given here. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $6,475
- Total land transfer tax
- $6,475
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $2,475
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $499,999
- $2,000
- Ontario total
- $6,475
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Schools
Nearest schools
Straight-line distances. Check catchments with the board.
ElementaryEQAO average 2024–25
- Hess Street Junior Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–855%Grade 6 average200 m
- Strathcona Junior Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–581%Grade 3 average850 m
- St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades JK–873%Grade 6 average1.3 km
- ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-LavalConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–869%Grade 6 average3.7 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- École secondaire Georges-P-VanierConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1273%Grade 9 math1.6 km
- Cathedral High SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion43%Grade 9 math2.2 km
- Westdale Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion57%Grade 9 math2.2 km
- Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–1236%Grade 9 math4.1 km
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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What it costs to own
Worked out for this home. Change any number.
A month, all in
$2,595
- Mortgage$2,282
- Property tax$313
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$6,475
$2,475 for first-time buyers.
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$3,000
a month, median asking rent of 11 similar homes in Hamilton.
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