729 West 5th St
Fessenden, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 3R3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- 700–1,100sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $577at the range’s middle
- Lot
- 37 x 95 ft
- Tax a year
- $4,1172025 tax year
- Parking
- 4none
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 729 West 5th St
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
Insights
Condition Score
Good68/1006 condition-related facts documented
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Covers costs65/100+$139/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: 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 home
Key facts
- Tax
- $4,117 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13628030
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Semi-Detached
- Days on market
- Size
- 700-1100 sqft
- Lot Size
- 37 x 95 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 4 Parking
Property details
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
Additional
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Shingles
- Fireplace
- No
- Pool
- None
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
- Extras
- All Electrical and Light Fixtures
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living | 3.74 × 4.48 m | Combined W/Dining, Combined W/Living | Main |
| Kitchen | 2.23 × 2.45 m | Breakfast Area | Main |
| Breakfast | 2.78 × 3.18 m | Side Door | Main |
| Dining | 2.83 × 2.84 m | Combined W/Living | Main |
| Primary | 3.0 × 4.76 m | Hardwood Floor | Upper |
| 2nd Br | 2.83 × 4.12 m | Hardwood Floor | Upper |
| 3rd Br | 2.77 × 2.75 m | Broadloom | Upper |
| Workshop | 2.2 × 6.43 m | Unfinished, Open Concept | Bsmt |
| Utility | 3.81 × 7.32 m | Combined W/Workshop, Open Concept, Unfinished | Bsmt |
| Other | 2.76 × 7.63 m | — | In Betwn |
| Family | 3.72 × 7.63 m | — | Lower |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 729 West 5th St, Hamilton, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $519,000 | N/A | Sc | X13628030 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
Plan with the current asking price
CMHC insurance: not required at 20% down. Payments use Canadian semi-annual compounding.
Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $103,800
- Total mortgage amount
- $415,200
- Total interest payment
- $295,200
- Total purchase cost
- $814,200
- Mortgage payment
- $2,368/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
15%Monthly carrying cost
$2,711- Carrying cost $2,711
- Surplus $139
Rental income opens at $2,850, the median asking rent of 16 comparable homes for lease in Hamilton. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
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.
Estimate
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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Kassaundra Dobson, Broker of Record for a full comparative market analysis.
Comparable sales
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The land
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 and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation4
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- 25 water-supply wells recorded within 250 mAll 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.250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 5.8 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (78 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.500 m
- Bedrock about 2.7 m down nearbyThe middle depth to bedrock in the well records within 500 m.500 m
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity2
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- Nearest airport: 4.8 km4.8 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home2
- Transit stop within 400 mFrom the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 50 m away. Routes and stops change; check the agency’s schedule.400 m
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km1 km
Municipal transit open data · Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaOnly facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by Alectra Utilities CorporationAt the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at this locationFixed 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.At the address
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre 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.Area-wide
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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The market
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The street
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.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 600 m | 59%Grade 6 average |
| James MacDonald Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades JK–6 | 750 m | 55%Grade 6 average |
| Westwood Junior Public SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades JK–5 | 750 m | 58%Grade 3 average |
| ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-LavalConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades JK–8 | 1.4 km | 69%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmount Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 800 m | 66%Grade 9 math |
| St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 2.6 km | 48%Grade 9 math |
| Sir Allan MacNab Secondary SchoolHamilton-Wentworth DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 2.9 km | 38%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire Georges-P-VanierConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades 9–12 | 5 km | 73%Grade 9 math |
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.
The verdict
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