Main Floor 242 James Street S
122 - Durand North Hamilton L8P 3B3

$2,100
Commercial Lease

Brick facade building featuring a covered entryway, paved driveway, and stone retaining wall
Photo 1: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
Photo 2: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
Photo 3: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
Photo 4: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
Photo 5: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
Photo 6: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
Photo 7: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
Photo 8: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
Photo 9: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
Photo 10: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
Photo 11: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
Status:
For Lease
Prop. Type:
Commercial Lease
MLS® Num:
40836223
Historic Gem Across from St. Joe’s – 242 James St S, in the heart of Hamilton’s vibrant downtown core, this stately mid-19th century building (circa 1850) offers timeless Victorian charm blended with flexible functionality. Featuring classic brickwork, tall arched windows, steep gables, and heritage detailing, this three-storey property stands out as a remarkable investment and ownership opportunity. Zoning allows for mixed, retail, office and medical uses. Main floor consists of 1962 sq ft of well-designed commercial space: three offices, a reception area, full kitchen, full bath, and a feature brick fireplace. Access to a large unfinished basement adds expansion or storage potential. A rear stairwell offers emergency egress and access to the private parking area. Enjoy 4 total parking spots—3 rear via private drive and 1 front boulevard. A separate below-grade basement walk up entrance allows for possible future independent use or rental. Nestled between many similar Victorian era properties of the Durand and Stinson School areas, multi unit remarkably stellar multi-million-dollar properties nearby. Steps to shopping, dining, medical offices, hospitals, GO transit, the escarpment, and major highways. Quick access to Hamilton International Airport and Porter Airlines.
Property Type:
Commercial Lease
Property SubType:
Building and Land
Year built:
1850 (Age: 176)
Lease Type:
Month Net LeaseNet Lease
Listing General Location:
122 - Durand North, 12 - Hamilton West
Bedrooms:
0
Bathrooms:
- (Full:-/Half:-)
Washrooms:
4
Lot Details:
35.12 x 118.69
Lot Depth:
118'8"
Lot Frontage:
35'1½"
Frontage Type:
West
Kitchens:
0
County Or Parish:
Hamilton
Features:
Crops Included: No, Garage: No, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
Construction:
Brick
Basement:
Full
Number of Storeys:
3
Total Floor Area:
1,962 sq. ft.
Retail Area:
1,962 sq. ft.
Fireplace:
false
Water Supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Sewer (Municipal)
false
No
South on James, 3rd drive west side after Charlton.
No
Owner Pays:
Insurance, Building Maintenance, Exterior Maintenance, Parking Fee, Taxes, Snow Removal, Water
Tenant Pays:
Trash Collection, Heat, Hydro, Internet, Maintenance/Repairs, Municipal Fees, Taxes, Signage, Snow Removal, Water
Features:
Crops Included: No, Garage: No, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
Additional Rent:
8
Zoning:
C5a
Structures:
Institutional, Office, Retail
Exposure / Faces:
East
Lot Site Features:
Airport, City Lot, High Traffic Area, Highway Access, Hospital, Public Transit, Schools
Features:
Crops Included: No, Garage: No, Common Elements Fee: No, New Construction: No
# Commercial Doors:
0
Num Apartment Units:
0
Num Bachelor Units:
0
Num Efficiency Units:
0
Num Loft Units:
0
Num Office Units:
1
Num Other Units:
0
Num Penthouse Units:
0
Num Residential Units:
2
Num Studio Units:
0
Listed Date:
Jun 29, 2026
  • Photo 1: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
    Brick facade building featuring a covered entryway, paved driveway, and stone retaining wall
  • Photo 2: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
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  • Photo 3: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
    Compact kitchen area featuring dark wood-finish flooring and light-toned walls
  • Photo 4: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
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  • Photo 5: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
    Exposed brick accent wall featuring a decorative fireplace with a white mantel, wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and bay windows
  • Photo 6: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
    Recessed lighting illuminates the room featuring wood-finish flooring, a large window with blinds, and white window trim
  • Photo 7: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
    Exposed brick wall featuring a decorative fireplace with a white mantel, complemented by wood-finish flooring and recessed lighting
  • Photo 8: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
    Hallway featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and neutral wall paint
  • Photo 9: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
    Compact interior room featuring wood-finish flooring, light neutral wall paint, and white baseboards
  • Photo 10: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
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  • Photo 11: Main Floor 242 James Street S in Hamilton: 122 - Durand North Building and Land for lease (12 - Hamilton West)  : MLS®# 40836223
    Floor plan
Listed by RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc. and Royal LePage State Realty Inc.
Data was last updated August 18, 2026 at 11:50 AM (UTC)