Living Room (14.05 × 18.04)
bay window · cathedral ceiling(s) · french doors
Level: Main
351-353 Bay Street
Durand South, Hamilton, ON L8P 3J7
Description
THE NORTONIA | A LEGACY HOME FOR GENERATIONS Welcome to The Nortonia—a MULTIGENERATIONAL HOME A truly exceptional Queen Anne mansion in Hamilton’s prestigious Durand neighbourhood, where timeless classic architecture, extraordinary craftsmanship and flexible multigenerational living come together. Featured in the Globe and Mail’s “An Exhibit of Hamilton’s Mansions,” this remarkable Mansion offers a rare opportunity to live within a piece of Hamilton history. Built with an extraordinary attention to detail, the home unfolds through grand panelled rooms, 9-foot French doors and soaring 10.5-foot ceilings. The formal dining room showcases its original crystal chandelier, stained glass windows and balcony door, while antique wood-panelled swinging doors lead to a granite kitchen blending historic character with modern touches. The Petite Salon features coffered ceilings, exposed wood beams and spectacular full-wall stained glass, opening to a beautiful Conservatory Atrium. A magnificent staircase rises beneath an impressive 8-foot stained-glass depiction of Lady Nortonia. The upper level offers four generous bedrooms, 4-piece & 5-piece bathrooms and a spacious laundry room. A separate-entry legal 2-bedroom residence provides exceptional flexibility—ideal as a private in-law suite, independent family quarters, guest residence, a retreat, primary suite alternative or income-producing rental, and an additional separate basement entrance lends itself to another apartment possibility! The detached Carriage House, a 2car garage, with separate entry loft studio, perfect for guests, extended family, a home office, creative space or additional rental potential. Updated electrical, plumbing, new furnace provide important modern improvements while preserving the character and artistry. The Nortonia is ideally positioned between McMaster University & St.Joseph’s Healthcare, within the best of Hamilton, designed for generations to gather, connect, create family memories together!
01 / Property recordListing detailsFacts, history, rooms and location
Key Facts
- MLS® #
- 40832141
- Board
- Cornerstone (ITSO) MLS®
- Days on market
- Tax
- $16,038
- Size
- 5681 sqft
- Lot
- 58.33 × 140 ft
- Parking
- 4 Parking
Listing History
Listing activity for 351-353 Bay Street, Hamilton, ON
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $2,399,000 | N/A | For Sale | 40832141 |
Property Details
Property
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Victorian
- Community
- Durand South
- Municipality
- Hamilton
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Basement Type
- Development Potential, Exposed Rock, Separate Entrance, Walk-Up Access, Full, Unfinished
- Kitchens
- 2
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Building
- Size
- 5681 sqft
- Construction
- Brick, Stone
Parking
- Driveway
- Private Drive Double Wide
- Garage
- 2
- Add. Parking
- 2
- Total Parking
- 4
Land
- Sewer
- Sewer (Municipal)
- Lot Size
- 58.33 × 140 ft
Additional
- Year built
- 1880
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete, Stone
- Roof
- Asphalt Shing, Slate
- Extras
- Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Rooms (21)
Living Room/Dining Room (16.1 × 27.11)
Level: Third
Foyer (8 × 13.1)
accessible · beamed ceilings · cathedral ceiling(s)
Level: Main
Kitchen (11.04 × 15.02)
Level: Third
Bedroom Primary (14.05 × 17.06)
Level: Second
Bedroom Primary (18.02 × 13.09)
cathedral ceiling(s) · ensuite privilege · finished
Level: Second
Bathroom (9.02 × 7.09)
4-piece · double vanity · finished
Level: Second
Bedroom (14.03 × 14.08)
cathedral ceiling(s) · finished · hardwood floor
Level: Second
Bedroom Primary (11.02 × 22.1)
Level: Third
Family Room (11.02 × 17.02)
beamed ceilings · cathedral ceiling(s) · coffered ceiling(s)
Level: Main
Sunroom (7.05 × 7.11)
enclosed · skylight · stained glass window
Level: Main
Kitchen (17.01 × 16.04)
cathedral ceiling(s) · double vanity · finished
Level: Main
Laundry (13.08 × 14.08)
inside entry · linen closet · separate room
Level: Second
Dining Room (14.09 × 18.03)
beamed ceilings · cathedral ceiling(s) · coffered ceiling(s)
Level: Main
Bedroom (10.02 × 16.1)
Level: Second
Bedroom (11.04 × 16.09)
Level: Third
Bathroom (8.05 × 9.05)
3-piece · double vanity · ensuite
Level: Second
Foyer (7 × 16.06)
accessible · adaptable · cathedral ceiling(s)
Level: Main
Bathroom (3.1 × 4.06)
2-Piece
Level: Main
Family Room (18.09 × 13.11)
cathedral ceiling(s) · fireplace · french doors
Level: Main
Bathroom (0 × 0)
2-Piece
Level: Main
Location
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
14 records read 8 on record nearby 6 checked, none on recordRead 2026-11-06
Water and conservation
- No mapped wetland within 120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity
- Inside the Greenbelt (Niagara Escarpment Plan) and the Niagara Escarpment plan area (Urban Area)These provincial plans set policies on new buildings, new lots and some changes to the land; the municipality can say which apply to this property.
- Nearest airport: 7.9 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home
- Nearest rail line: 810 m
- Transit stop within 400 mFrom the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 260 m away. Routes and stops change; check the agency’s schedule.
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Municipal transit open data
Environmental records
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Longwood Energy Corporation — MIP BEAM Energy Centre, 2.2 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet
- Electricity is distributed here by Alectra Utilities Corporation
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at this locationFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (20 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell, NFTC, Rogers. Cable: Cogeco Connexion, Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Rogers, SkyChoice Communications, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
None of this is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, the conservation authority or the record’s publisher. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. Contains public sector Data made available under the City of Hamilton's Open Data Licence
02 / Plan your numbersToolsMortgage and cash-flow planning
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Monthly Payment
$10,997
- Down payment$479,800
- Mortgage amount$1,919,200
- Total interest$1,379,900
- Total cost$3,778,900
Cash flow analysis
$10,997
Total monthly payment
$12,334
Break-even down payment
100%
Cash flow-$12,334
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