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Upper James Street, Hamilton

Upper James Street in Hamilton, ON — shopping, food.

Auchmar Estate · 1 parks & green spaces · 17 places to eat

WalkableTransit-friendlyFoodieGreat for shopping
open now 70 places mapped 30 events this week
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What's it like to live in Upper James Street?

Is Upper James Street a good place to live?

Upper James Street is a walker's paradise neighbourhood in Hamilton (Walk Score 100/100 — daily errands need no car). Homes for sale here run a median of about $674,900. There is 1 school within the area. 21 transit stops nearby. It's close to major roads, so expect some traffic noise. And 3 parks and green spaces, 17 places to eat, and 51 shops and services are mapped within walking distance.

What are homes like in Upper James Street?

There are 29 homes for sale in and around Upper James Street, priced from $500,000 to $749,900 (median about $674,900). See the Homes page for current listings.

What schools are in Upper James Street?

There is 1 school in and around Upper James Street including Buchanan Park School. See the guide below for what's closest.

What is Upper James Street known for?

Upper James Street is known locally for landmarks like Auchmar Estate, its 17-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Upper James Street this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Upper James Street, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Upper James Street best for?

Based on what's here, Upper James Street suits families and the outdoors, food lovers, shopping and errands.

Choose your own adventure - Upper James Street

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    Three hand-picked days through Upper James Street, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Subway Sandwich
    2. Stroll T. Melville Bailey Park Park
    3. Lunch Indian Spice Indian
    4. Treat Ice Flame Ice cream
    5. Browse Olive Branch Gift
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Grab a bite Marino Pizza & Wings Pizza
    2. Casual dinner Wok Express Chinese
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History Auchmar Estate Attraction
    2. Local shop Garden Centre Garden Centre
    3. Dinner out Junction Indian Street Food Indian
    4. Tonight Common Table: The Village We Have, The Village We Need 2026-06-23
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

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    What it costs to live in Upper James Street

    From homes on the market right now in and around Upper James Street.

    $674,900Median list price
    $569,000 – $744,000Typical range
    29Homes for sale
    $538Median $/sq ft
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    Schools in Upper James Street

    1 school mapped in and around Upper James Street, closest first — ratings shown where families have left them.

    Could you live here?

    Falling for Upper James Street? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.

    Around town this week

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    What is there to do in Upper James Street?

    Upper James Street has 1 parks and green spaces, 17 places to eat, and landmarks like Auchmar Estate. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Upper James Street?

    Most of Upper James Street is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Upper James Street?

    Upper James Street sits in Hamilton, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Upper James Street?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Upper James Street, and can connect you with a local agent.

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