Old Hamilton Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Old Hamilton has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this part of the city is not known for its vibrancy, its main streets are still quite energetic, and finding one of the over 50 bars is very easy since they are generally located very close by. Old Hamilton is quiet, as the streets are generally tranquil, however noise can be an issue closer to one of the 2 airports (Hamilton (General Hospital) Heliport,Hamilton (Chedoke-McMaster Hospital) Heliport), one of the railway lines, Highway 403 or Red Hill Valley Parkway. Most locations in the former municipality have reasonably good access to parks, such as Billy Sherring Park and William Schwenger Park, since getting to the closest one is very easy from a lot of properties for sale and there are over 400 green spaces close by for residents to relax in.

Transportation

No matter the medium of transportation, it is fairly simple to move around in this former municipality. The transit system in Old Hamilton is fairly accessible. Property owners profit from the West Harbour and Hamilton Go Centre on the Lakeshore West. House owners benefit from approximately 40 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically very close by. Most homes for sale in this part of Hamilton are located in areas that are also reasonably well-suited for those who like to travel by walking; most daily needs are easy to carry out without the use of a car, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. Travelling by bicycle is convenient in this former municipality.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing around half of buildings in Old Hamilton, and the rest of the dwellings are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. This part of the city also has a good variety of housing sizes; properties range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy around 55% of the properties in Old Hamilton and the remainder are rented. About 40% of properties in this area were constructed prior to the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s.

Services

In Old Hamilton, families will typically be able to access schools and daycares by walking. As far as food is concerned, the closest supermarket in Old Hamilton is usually only a short distance away. Likewise, there is typically a restaurant or cafe in close proximity, for instance along James Street. It is also easy to access a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian.