43.2557° N · 79.8700° W — Central, Hamilton — MLS® #X13858308
505-36 James St
$284,900
Central, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4W4
- 1
- BedroomsBeds
- 1
- BathroomsBaths
- 700-799 sqft700-799
- SizeSq ft
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In short · from the listing record
505-36 James St is a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo in Central, Hamilton, listed for sale at an asking price of $284,900 (MLS® X13858308).
Downtown Hamilton Living at Its Best! Welcome to Unit 505 at The Pigott Building, a distinctive heritage residence offering character, convenience and an exceptional urban lifestyle. This bright and spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo features an open-concept layout, impressive 9-ft ceilings and an abundance of natural sunlight, creating an inviting and airy living space. The unit also comes complete with 1 underground parking space and 1 locker for added convenience and storage. Located in the heart of downtown Hamilton, you're surrounded by restaurants, cafés, shopping, entertainment, parks, transit and cultural attractions. Enjoy easy access to Gore Park, Hamilton GO Centre, the Art Gallery of Hamilton, Hamilton Farmers' Market and the vibrant James Street corridor. Residents enjoy an impressive selection of building amenities, including an indoor pool, fitness facility, party room, games/billiards area and covered/underground parking. The location is also ideal for students and professionals, with Mohawk College and McMaster University readily accessible by car or public transit. Convenient access to GO Transit and Hamilton's Transit network makes commuting throughout Hamilton and beyond easy. Whether you're a first-time buyer, professional, student, downsizer or investor, Unit 505 offers the opportunity to enjoy the unique character of The Pigott Building combined with the convenience of downtown living. Open concept. 9-ft ceilings. Lots of sunlight. Parking. Locker. Exceptional downtown location. Come experience Unit 505 for yourself!
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
66Fair
Condition score
4 condition-related facts documented
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
37Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$512/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 80 condos with 1 bedroom for lease in Hamilton right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage, property tax and the condo fee.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The data table
Every fact
Everything the board publishes for this home.
- Tax
- $2,538 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X13858308
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Time on market
- Size
- 700-799 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Underground, 1 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 505-36 James St, Hamilton, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $284,900 | N/A | For Sale | X13858308 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Living4.0 × 4.37 mLinoleum, Combined W/Dining, Window
- Dining2.16 × 3.15 mPorcelain Floor, Combined W/Living, Window
- Kitchen2.06 × 3.02 mPorcelain Floor, Backsplash, Window
- Br5.15 × 3.35 mLaminate, Large Closet, Window
Property
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Style
- Apartment
- Community
- Central
- Municipality
- Hamilton
Building
- Size
- 700-799 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc Flat
- Basement Type
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- Underground
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 0
- Total Parking
- 1
Utilities
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton GO Centre | GO Transit train: Lakeshore West | 300 m |
| West Harbour GO | GO Transit train: Lakeshore West | 1.3 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.
Around it
Condo Apt in Central
Active listings only, today.
Condos for sale in Central right now
- For sale now
- 19
- Median asking price
- $385K
- New in 7 days
- 1
- Price cuts
- 21%
Middle half: $370K to $459K
4 in 28 days
4 listings
This home is asking 26% below the median, lower than three quarters of them.
See all homes in CentralAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
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: 250 m
- transitOn recordTransit stop within 400 m From the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 40 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: 9.0 km
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m 29 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 2.2 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (281 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, 2.2 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 (30 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
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $2,749
- Total land transfer tax
- $2,749
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$2,749
- Total for first-time buyers
- $0
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 $284,900
- $524
- Ontario total
- $2,749
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
- Central Junior Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–541%Grade 3 average400 m
- Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–849%Grade 6 average800 m
- St. Patrick Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades JK–857%Grade 6 average1.2 km
- ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-LavalConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–869%Grade 6 average3 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Cathedral High SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion43%Grade 9 math1.4 km
- École secondaire Georges-P-VanierConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1273%Grade 9 math2.3 km
- Westdale Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion57%Grade 9 math2.6 km
- Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–1236%Grade 9 math3.5 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
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A month, all in
$2,262
- Mortgage$1,300
- Property tax$212
- Condo or maintenance fee$750
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$2,749
$0 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$1,750
a month, median asking rent of 80 similar homes in Hamilton.
Community
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