$449,900
For sale: Multiplex

Character, Income & Convenience - A Duplex With Personality! Unique character duplex with fantastic income potential and plenty of parking, outdoor space and updates! Whether you're looking for an investment property, a mortgage helper, or a comfortable home for the extended family, this one offers flexibility that is hard to find. The upstairs unit is truly one-of-a-kind, blending a cool retro vibe with an art-deco-inspired feel. The bright, modern open-concept layout features a charming pot-belly stove, stylish kitchen and an incredible jacuzzi tub bathroom. A staircase leading to the storage loft adds even more character and visual appeal. Both units have convenient side-door access to the shared laundry and basement. The main-floor unit is equally inviting, featuring a character-filled living room with fireplace, currently being used as a second bedroom, and stained glass windows. The primary bedroom has sliding glass doors onto a large rear deck, creating a wonderful indoor/outdoor living space. Outside, you'll find a fenced yard, front and rear decks, a double garage and three-point parking at the rear - plenty of room for vehicles, tenants and entertaining. Major improvements and features include waterproofed basement, mostly newer windows, renovated units and low-maintenance outdoor spaces. And the location is hard to beat - centrally located with easy access to the highway, shopping and everyday amenities. Live in one unit and rent out the other to help with the mortgage, add this to your investment portfolio, or keep it as a fantastic extended-family setup. The possibilities are yours! Unique character. Multiple income options. Plenty of parking, great location. Just collect the rent!
Sold data
Multiplex homes in St. Catharines (Downtown) took a median of 29 days to sell over the last 365 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 18 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 62, across 43 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 89 days.
The median sale price was $539,900.
Homes sold for about 4.3% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 7% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 21% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 43 recorded sales in the last 1 year — 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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