$1/mo - 61-63 King Street, Hamilton
Land for Rent in Hamilton
Popular Listing- MLS Number
- X12979294
- Property Type
- Land
- Status
- active
- Days on Site
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 0
- Square Feet
- 15,340 sqft
- Neighbourhood
- Hamilton
- Listing Brokerage
- PAM REALTY LTD.
Rare real estate opportunity, ready-to-build development in the best part of Stoney Creek, ideally located beside an award-winning recreation centre and Battlefield House Museum & Park. Proposed 8-storey mid-rise with approx. 66,500 sq. ft. of buildable area. CMHC package ready for purpose-built rental with $2,200,000 Potential Gross Income, or option to build as condominiums or retirement living complex. 75 residential units + 3 ground-floor retail/commercial units: 6 Studio, 6 One Bedroom, 26 One Bedroom + Den, 32 Two Bedroom, and 5 Three Bedroom units. Includes 2 levels of underground parking (51 parking spaces), 64 bicycle storage spaces, 27 lockers, and 2 elevators. Approvals & reports in place: Site Plan Approval (SPA), Committee of Adjustment final & binding decision, encroachment agreement, private waste collection agreement, energy modelling, Sustainable Building Canada study, and full commercial appraisal (reproduction cost new, income approach, and direct comparison approach). Development incentives: over TWO Million Dollar in savings via 50% Ontario reduction on development charges, also NO HST on construction costs for purpose-built rental buildings. Eligible for select programs offered by the City of Hamilton. Transit & connectivity: Bus stop at property with direct access to Hamilton's 7 main hospitals, McMaster University and other colleges, quick connection to Toronto via GO Transit, minutes to QEW GO Station, and approx. 4-minute drive to future Hamilton LRT. Features a rooftop garden and interior amenity space with clear mountain views. Retails with 14' clear height and Residential ceiling heights: 9' (2nd-5th floors), 10' (6th floor), and 11' penthouse level. Excellent opportunity for developers and investors in a high-demand, transit-connected community with pool, ice-rink and other amenities next door! Vendor Take-Back (VTB) mortgage available to qualified purchasers at the Seller's sole discretion.
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- •Local parks and recreational facilities
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61-63 King Street, Hamilton
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Key factors for evaluating this land parcel
Land Due Diligence Checklist
· Confirm zoning designation and all permitted uses
· Verify servicing (water, sewer, hydro) at lot line
· Order a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
· Obtain an up-to-date survey (boundaries, easements)
· Review development charges and levies with the municipality
· Consult a land use planner on development feasibility
Commercial Financing Note
Land financing typically requires 35–50% down with specialized lenders. Carrying costs (taxes, interest) accumulate during any approval or development process — factor these into your feasibility.
Commercial and land transactions are significantly more complex than residential. Joe recommends assembling a team — commercial real estate lawyer, accountant, and (for land) a land use planner — before making an offer.
Joe's Thoughts
Honest perspective from 30+ years of GTA real estate experience
Zoning & Permitted Use
Before anything else, I'd confirm the current zoning designation and what's permitted on this land. Zoning dictates everything: residential subdivision, commercial development, agricultural use, or mixed. The Hamilton planning department can also tell you what, if any, Official Plan amendments are in progress that could affect the permitted uses.
Land Market Timeline
Vacant land typically takes longer to sell than residential homes — 60 to 180+ days is common. Commercial and development-oriented buyers need time to conduct feasibility studies, consult planners, and arrange specialized financing. Don't read anything into the days-on-market figure without comparing to similar parcels in Hamilton.
Servicing & Infrastructure
A key question for any land purchase: is it serviced (municipal water, sewer, gas, hydro at the lot line) or unserviced? Bringing services to an unserviced parcel can cost $50,000–$500,000+ depending on proximity and Hamilton's development charges. This can make or break a project's feasibility.
Environmental & Survey
I always recommend a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for land purchases — it checks for historical contamination from prior uses. If the Phase 1 flags anything, a Phase 2 (soil sampling) follows. Also budget for an up-to-date survey, which confirms boundaries, easements, and encroachments.
Development Approval Timeline
If you're buying with development in mind, factor in the approval timeline. Minor variance: 3–6 months. Site plan approval: 6–18 months. Official Plan amendment or rezoning: 1–3+ years. These timelines directly affect your carrying costs — property taxes and financing accumulate the entire time. Having an experienced planner and real estate lawyer on your team from day one matters.
Let's Walk Through It Together
Evaluating land requires a different lens than buying a home. I'll walk the site with you, help you ask the right questions of the listing agent, and connect you with the right professionals — planners, environmental consultants, commercial lawyers — to make sure you know exactly what you're buying before you commit.