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242 JAMES Street S Unit# Main Floor
122 - Durand North Hamilton L8P 3B3

$2,100 /mth
Institutional - Special Purpose

Brick facade building featuring a covered entryway, paved driveway, and stone retaining wall
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Status:
For Rent
Prop. Type:
Institutional - Special Purpose
MLS® Num:
40836223
Build. Type:
Commercial Mix
Historic Gem Across from St. Joe’s – 242 James St S, in the heart of Hamilton’s vibrant downtown core, this stately mid-19th century building (circa 1850) offers timeless Victorian charm blended with flexible functionality. Featuring classic brickwork, tall arched windows, steep gables, and heritage detailing, this three-storey property stands out as a remarkable investment and ownership opportunity. Zoning allows for mixed, retail, office and medical uses. Main floor consists of 1962 sq ft of well-designed commercial space: three offices, a reception area, full kitchen, full bath, and a feature brick fireplace. Access to a large unfinished basement adds expansion or storage potential. A rear stairwell offers emergency egress and access to the private parking area. Enjoy 4 total parking spots—3 rear via private drive and 1 front boulevard. A separate below-grade basement walk up entrance allows for possible future independent use or rental. Nestled between many similar Victorian era properties of the Durand and Stinson School areas, multi unit remarkably stellar multi-million-dollar properties nearby. Steps to shopping, dining, medical offices, hospitals, GO transit, the escarpment, and major highways. Quick access to Hamilton International Airport and Porter Airlines. (id:2493)
Property Type:
Institutional - Special Purpose
Common Interest:
Freehold
Total Living Area:
1,962 sq. ft.
Total Building Area:
1,962 sq. ft.
Rental Price Per Month:
$2,100
Lease Type:
Net
Zoning:
C5a
Association Fee Includes:
Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Water, Insurance
Taxes:
$15,582.57 / -
Community:
122 - Durand North
Exterior Features:
Brick
Community Features:
High Traffic Area
Structure Type:
Commercial Mix
Fireplace:
No
# Storeys:
3.0
Water:
Municipal water
Sewer:
Municipal sewage system
Basement:
Full
Lot Frontage:
35'
  • Photo 1: 242 JAMES Street S Unit# Main Floor in Hamilton: Institutional - Special Purpose for rent : MLS®# 40836223
    Brick facade building featuring a covered entryway, paved driveway, and stone retaining wall
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    Compact kitchen area featuring dark wood-finish flooring and light-toned walls
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    Exposed brick accent wall featuring a decorative fireplace with a white mantel, wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and bay windows
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    Recessed lighting illuminates the room featuring wood-finish flooring, a large window with blinds, and white window trim
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    Exposed brick wall featuring a decorative fireplace with a white mantel, complemented by wood-finish flooring and recessed lighting
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    Hallway featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and neutral wall paint
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    Compact interior room featuring wood-finish flooring, light neutral wall paint, and white baseboards
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    Floor plan
Listed by RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc. and Royal LePage State Realty Inc.
Data was last updated July 6, 2026 at 01:45 PM (UTC)
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