53 Wellington Street South is a renovated two bedroom, one bathroom main floor apartment in a detached Victorian home in Hamilton's Corktown neighbourhood. It's listed at $674,900 (MLS XH4196635) and has about 1,000 square feet. The GO station, buses, parks, restaurants and grocery stores are all close enough to walk to.
The work is all new. Think engineered hardwood, bright lighting, a fully redone kitchen and a private back porch, all inside a house with the high ceilings and big windows that older Hamilton homes are known for.
Who this home is right for
This is a home for someone who wants to walk more and drive less.
It suits a first-time buyer who is tired of renting downtown. It suits a couple who want two real bedrooms instead of a den with a door. And it suits a downsizer who is done with stairs, a big yard and a long drive to get a coffee, because everything here is on the main floor and the neighbourhood does the rest.
The remarks call the bedrooms large. That matters more than people think. A second bedroom that fits a real bed and a desk can be a guest room, an office or a nursery, and it can change roles as your life changes.
Living in Corktown, on foot
Corktown sits just south and east of the downtown core. The listing points to the GO station, public transit, parks, restaurants and grocery stores, all within walking distance.
Picture a couple who both work in Toronto a couple of days a week. In a house out past the edge of the city, each of those days starts with a drive and a hunt for parking at the station. Here, it starts with a short walk and a coffee in hand. Over a year, that adds up to hours back and maybe one less car to pay for. That's the real value of a location like this, and it's hard to put on a feature sheet.
The rest of the week is easy too. Groceries are close by. Parks are close by. Dinner out is a walk, so nobody has to be the driver.
What sets this one apart
A lot of homes near downtown Hamilton at this size are newer condo units with low ceilings and one wall of windows. This one is in a detached Victorian. You get high ceilings, lots of daylight windows and the feel of an old house, with a kitchen and floors that are brand new, so you skip the years of fixing that usually come with character.
The private back porch is a quiet bonus. Downtown, a bit of outdoor space that is yours alone is worth a lot on a summer night.
The short version: old house charm, new house finishes, and a neighbourhood you can live in without a car.
What to ask before you make an offer
The listing describes this as a main floor apartment in a detached house. On any home set up that way, the first thing I want in writing, before anyone writes an offer, is exactly what the buyer owns, what is shared, and what any monthly costs are. Get those answers on paper from the listing side and read them with your lawyer. Clear answers up front make for a calm closing.
My second ask is simple. Walk the home in daylight. With windows like these, the light is a big part of what you are paying for, and you should see it for yourself.
Why look now
This home is just listed. The renovations are fresh, and you get the first look before the weekend crowds.
I don't have a single number that says whether prices will rise or fall next month, and I won't make one up. What I watch instead is the monthly sales, prices and days on market in our Hamilton market report. Check it before you book, so you walk in knowing how fast homes in the city are moving.
If you want to compare, you can browse all of our current listings, or see more homes and buildings in this city on our Hamilton properties page.
Questions people ask
Does 53 Wellington Street South have parking and laundry?
Yes. The listing says one parking space and laundry are available. One spot is a real plus this close to downtown, where street parking can be tight. Ask on your tour where the laundry is and how it's set up.
How many bathrooms does 53 Wellington Street South have?
It has one bathroom. For a single person, a couple or a downsizer, one full bath on the same floor as both bedrooms works well. If you need two bathrooms, it's better to know that before you fall for the kitchen.
Who is the listing agent for 53 Wellington Street South?
Mike Johnson of Found Spaces Realty Group is the listing agent. He can answer questions about the home, the renovations and what's included in the sale. You can reach him by booking through the listing page below.
Book a private tour
Photos only tell part of the story in a house like this. The ceilings, the light and the porch are things you need to stand in. Book your private tour of 53 Wellington Street South on the listing page, where you'll also find the full photo set and details.