$1,290,000
For sale: Other

A rare 7,200 sq. ft. downtown ownership opportunity with exceptional flexibility! Built in 1950 as the former Grantham Township City Hall, this distinctive St. Catharines property offers approximately 7,200 sq. ft. across three levels and an opportunity that can work for an owner-user, live/work buyer or investor. Need space for your own business? The existing commercial tenant is willing to vacate, providing the opportunity to occupy the building for your own use. Prefer to live and work under one roof? The impressive 2,400 sq. ft. upper loft is available immediately, while the established tenant occupying the main and lower levels is willing to negotiate a new lease with the purchaser. For an investor, the property's size, flexible configuration and downtown location create yet another compelling possibility. The main floor features reception, multiple offices, modern kitchen, dining area, boardroom and storage. The lower level offers additional offices, men's and women's washrooms, storage and a private side entrance. Upstairs, the approximately 2,400 sq. ft. loft features 2 bedrooms, a 5-piece ensuite, additional 4-piece bathroom, laundry, spacious kitchen and living room with cozy gas fireplace. High windows provide exceptional natural light, while a spiral staircase leads to an incredible approximately 1,000 sq. ft. rooftop patio - perfect for BBQs, entertaining or relaxing above the city. Additional features include 3 tandem parking spaces accommodating 6 cars, forced-air gas heating, central air (2020), secondary hot-water gas system, 44 replacement windows (2008) and newer flooring (2018).Ideally located across from the bus terminal and parking garage and steps from the Performing Arts Centre, Meridian Centre, restaurants and downtown amenities. One property. Three distinct possibilities. Occupy it. Live and work in it. Or invest in it.
Sold data
Homes in Downtown took a median of 29 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 17 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 50, across 34 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 42 days.
The median sale price was $489,950.
Homes sold for about 3.7% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 6% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 29% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 34 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
St. Catharines (Downtown) has 47 Fraser Institute–rated schools (38 elementary and 9 secondary), averaging 7.3/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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