193 ONTARIO STREET, St. Catharines (Downtown)

$699,900

For sale: Detached

Detached at 193 ONTARIO STREET, St. Catharines (Downtown)
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms / bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Living area
2,000 sqft
MLS®
MLS® X13643842
Neighbourhood
451 - Downtown

Versatility at Its Best.A Rare Residential + Business Opportunity in One of St. Catharines' Most Strategic Locations. Welcome to 193 Ontario Street, a distinctive Georgian-style property offering a unique combination of specialized zoning, business potential, impressive living space, and exceptional street exposure.Offering approximately 1,640 sq. ft. of finished living space, this elegant two-storey home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and two fully equipped kitchens, providing exceptional flexibility for a home-based business, professional office, live/work arrangement, multi-generational living, in-law accommodation, or investment opportunity. The property's specialized zoning creates the potential to combine residential living with an appropriate business or professional use. Prominently positioned on Ontario Street, it offers excellent visibility and promotional exposure, making it an ideal address for an entrepreneur, professional, service-based business, or owner-operator. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features two renovated kitchens with brand-new cabinetry and appliances, new upper-level carpet, ceramic tile flooring on the lower level, and a unique rooftop terrace perfect for morning coffee or entertaining. Mature trees and private gardens create a peaceful setting rarely found this close to the city's amenities. Situated on land once associated with the prestigious Woodruff Estate, home to DeVeaux Hall, one of St. Catharines' grand Victorian residences, the property sits beside the estate's original gatehouse. Minutes from Downtown St. Catharines, Montebello Park, DeVeaux Woods, Brock University, Niagara Health, Highway 406, shopping, restaurants, cafés, schools, parks, golf, and wineries, this location delivers both lifestyle and business convenience. Live here. Work here. Build your business here with specialized zoning, business visibility, flexible living space, historic character, and an exceptional St. Catharines location.

Sold data

Homes in Downtown — recent sold market

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.

Median days to sell
29
Median sale price
$489,950
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Sold above asking
6%

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

Schools in St. Catharines (Downtown)

St. Catharines (Downtown) has 47 Fraser Institute–rated schools (38 elementary and 9 secondary), averaging 7.3/10.

Rated schools
47
Elementary
38
Secondary
9
Average rating
7.3 / 10

Top-rated schools in St. Catharines (Downtown)

  • Applewood — elementary, St. CatharinesFraser rating 10.0/10
  • Gracefield — elementary, St. CatharinesFraser rating 10.0/10
  • Burleigh Hill — elementary, St. CatharinesFraser rating 9.9/10
  • Oakridge — elementary, St. CatharinesFraser rating 9.6/10
  • Power Glen — elementary, St. CatharinesFraser rating 9.5/10
  • Westdale — elementary, St. CatharinesFraser rating 9.3/10

School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.

Currently for sale

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