$950,000
For sale: Detached

Welcome to 14 Catharine Street, Port Colborne - better known as the historic Wildwood. Built in 1876, this extraordinary residence is more than a home; it's a landmark woven into the story of Port Colborne itself. Rich in character and architectural beauty, Wildwood blends the elegance of Queen Anne design with the timeless grandeur of Greek Revival influence, creating a home that feels both stately and deeply inviting. From the moment you arrive, the home makes an impression. The elegant iron fence, original cast iron lions, and commanding exterior hint at the history and craftsmanship waiting inside. Step through the doors and you're greeted by the original black walnut staircase, soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, stained glass windows, and the kind of detail that simply cannot be recreated today. This is a home designed for gathering, celebrating, and slowing down enough to appreciate the beauty around you. The spacious principal rooms invite everything from elegant dinner parties to cozy holiday mornings with family. The renovated kitchen blends modern functionality with timeless charm through thoughtfully designed custom cabinetry that respects the home's historic roots. Upstairs, five bedrooms and a second bathroom offer space for family, guests, creativity, or quiet retreat. The stately primary suite, bathed in southern light, connects to a charming sitting room ideal for a reading nook, home office, dressing room, or fifth bedroom. Just beyond, the upper porches offer peaceful views of both the Canal and Lake Erie - the perfect backdrop for morning coffee, evening conversations, or unwinding after a long day. And when the day is done, the clawfoot tub invites you to slow down and soak in the calm. Lovingly maintained throughout its nearly 150-year history and cherished by only five owners, Wildwood offers a rare opportunity to become part of something enduring. A home with history. A home with soul. A home waiting for its next chapter.
Sold data
Detached homes in Port Colborne (Sugarloaf) took a median of 27 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 13 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 61, across 62 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 48 days.
The median sale price was $499,900.
Homes sold for about 3.8% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 8% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 23% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 62 recorded sales in the last 90 days — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Port Colborne (Sugarloaf) has 10 Fraser Institute–rated schools (8 elementary and 2 secondary), averaging 6.8/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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