542 Walmer Road in Hamilton: McQuesten House for sale : MLS®# X12287925
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Legal 2-Unit property in the City of Hamilton! This spacious corner-lot duplex features a 5-bedroom, 2-bath upper unit spanning over 1500 sq ft, complete with a private front entry and walkout access to a fully fenced backyard. The lower unit has been recently and professionally finished, offering 2 bedrooms, a modern upgrades, and a side entry for privacy. Enjoy the convenience of two separate driveways and separate hydro meters, one dedicated to each unit, and shared laundry in a common area. Prime location just steps to public transit and less than 5 minutes to the QEW.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
1 1/2 Storey
Total Approx Floor Area:
1500-2000
Depth:
100'30.5 m
Frontage:
35'10.7 m
Direction Faces:
South
Bedrooms:
5+2
Bathrooms:
3.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
2
Kitchens in Basement:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
5
Bedrooms Below Grade:
2
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
11
Rooms Below Grade:
5
Zoning:
C
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Foundation:
Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Apartment, Separate Entrance
Fireplace/Stove:
No
Garage:
None
Garage Spaces:
0.0
Other Structures:
Shed
Parking Features:
Private
Parking Spaces:
4
Total Parking Spaces:
4.0
Family Room:
No
Possession Details:
Flexible
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Not Subject to HST
Assessment Year:
2025
Taxes:
$3,757.8 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
2025
Hamilton
McQuesten
Hamilton
Accessory Apartment
Hot Water Tank
All appliances included. Upper unit currently tenanted. Lower unit will be vacant on possession
Data was last updated July 17, 2025 at 04:15 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
14
Avg list price:
$614,950
Min list price:
$499,000
Max list price:
$799,900
Avg days on market:
28
Min days on market:
5
Max days on market:
212
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
McQuesten. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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