43.2216° N · 79.8895° W — Fessenden, Hamilton — MLS® #X13628030
729 West 5th St
$519,000
Fessenden, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 3R3
- 3
- BedroomsBeds
- 1
- BathroomsBaths
- 700-1100 sqft700-1100
- SizeSq ft
- 37 x 95 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
729 West 5th St is a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom semi-detached house in Fessenden, Hamilton, listed for sale at an asking price of $519,000 (MLS® X13628030).
Exceptional Opportunity in a Prime Location - Spacious 4-Level Backsplit Semi-Detached Home!Unlock the incredible potential of this bright and spacious 3-bedroom, 4-level backsplit, proudly owned by the original owner. Offering approximately 2,266 sq. ft. of total living space, including the basement, this solid home provides the perfect canvas to create your dream home or next investment.Designed with a versatile multi-level layout, this property is ideal for families, renovators, and savvy investors. With your personal vision and updates, you can significantly enhance its value and make it truly spectacular.The lower level and basement offer outstanding potential to create a separate apartment or in-law suite, providing an excellent opportunity for multi-generational living or valuable rental income.Step outside to a generously sized backyard-perfect for entertaining, family gatherings, gardening, or simply enjoying your own private outdoor retreat.Ideally situated in a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood, this home is just minutes from Mohawk College, excellent public and private schools, Lime Ridge Mall, parks, shopping, and everyday amenities. Enjoy the convenience of a less than 5-minute walk to public transit and under a 10-minute drive to major highways, making commuting quick and easy.Solid, spacious, and packed with potential, this is a rare chance to secure a property in a highly sought-after location and build instant equity. (Some photos have been virtually staged to illustrate the property's potential). and
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.
65Covers costs
Cash flow quality
+$139/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 16 semi-detached homes with 3 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
- $4,117 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13628030
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Semi-Detached
- Time on market
- Size
- 700-1100 sqft
- Lot Size
- 37 x 95 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 4 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 729 West 5th St, Hamilton, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $519,000 | N/A | Sc | X13628030 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Living3.74 × 4.48 mCombined W/Dining, Combined W/Living
- Kitchen2.23 × 2.45 mBreakfast Area
- Breakfast2.78 × 3.18 mSide Door
- Dining2.83 × 2.84 mCombined W/Living
- Primary3.0 × 4.76 mHardwood Floor
- 2nd Br2.83 × 4.12 mHardwood Floor
- 3rd Br2.77 × 2.75 mBroadloom
- Family3.72 × 7.63 m
- Workshop2.2 × 6.43 mUnfinished, Open Concept
- Utility3.81 × 7.32 mCombined W/Workshop, Open Concept, Unfinished
- Other2.76 × 7.63 m
Property
- Property Type
- Semi-Detached
- Style
- Backsplit 4
- Community
- Fessenden
- Municipality
- Hamilton
Building
- Size
- 700-1100 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc
- Basement Type
- Unfinished
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 4
- Total Parking
- 4
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- None
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 37 ft
- Depth
- 95 ft
- Lot Size
- 37 x 95 ft
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 | 3.9 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
- transitOn recordTransit stop within 400 m From the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 50 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: 4.8 km
- water wellsOn record25 water-supply wells recorded within 250 m All were drilled for domestic use. From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 13.7 m.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 5.8 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (78 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- bedrockOn recordBedrock about 2.7 m down nearby The middle depth to bedrock in the well records within 500 m.
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- fcsiNone in rangeNo federal contaminated site within 1 km The federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about 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 (10 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, NFTC, Rogers. Cable: Cogeco Connexion, Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Rogers, SkyChoice Communications, Xplore. 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
- Lot area
- 3,515 sq ft327 m²
- Street frontage
- 37 ft11.3 m
- Depth
- 95 ft29 m
The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by MPAC.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $6,855
- Total land transfer tax
- $6,855
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $2,855
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 $519,000
- $2,380
- Ontario total
- $6,855
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
- Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades JK–859%Grade 6 average600 m
- James MacDonald Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–655%Grade 6 average750 m
- Westwood Junior Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades JK–558%Grade 3 average750 m
- ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-LavalConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenirFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–869%Grade 6 average1.4 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Westmount Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–1266%Grade 9 math800 m
- St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1248%Grade 9 math2.6 km
- Sir Allan MacNab Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSBPublic · grades 9–1238%Grade 9 math2.9 km
- École secondaire Georges-P-VanierConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1273%Grade 9 math5 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
$2,711
- Mortgage$2,368
- Property tax$343
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$6,855
$2,855 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$2,850
a month, median asking rent of 16 similar homes in Hamilton.
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