26 WELSTEAD DRIVE, St. Catharines (Rykert/Vansickle)

$699,999

For sale: Detached

Detached at 26 WELSTEAD DRIVE, St. Catharines (Rykert/Vansickle)
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms / bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Living area
1,500 sqft
MLS®
MLS® X13851090
Neighbourhood
462 - Rykert/Vansickle

Welcome to this beautifully maintained family home offering a bright, functional layout and stylish finishes throughout. Enjoy hardwood flooring on all 3 floors (2022), spacious principal rooms, and abundant natural light. The open-concept main floor is ideal for everyday living and entertaining, featuring a modern kitchen with ceramic flooring and granite countertops (2010), ample cabinetry, and seamless flow into the dining and living areas. Favourite features include the large family room and basement TV room, perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Upstairs offers well-appointed bedrooms, including a spacious primary retreat. The finished lower level with quartz finishes provides flexible space for a home office, gym, or recreation area, plus a laundry area, plenty of storage, and clean unfinished utility space. This home offers outstanding structural integrity and has never experienced flooding or water issues, giving buyers complete peace of mind. The dry, well-kept lower level is a testament to years of careful ownership and maintenance. Step outside to an exceptional 65' x 16' concrete patio (2015) with a 20' x 12' gazebo wired for lighting and a fan, effectively doubling the living space from spring through fall. Gemstone exterior lighting (2025) adds ambiance and curb appeal. Over $55,000 has been invested in renovations and outdoor improvements. Located in a desirable, family-friendly west-end neighbourhood close to schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, hospital, major commuter routes, hiking trails, wineries, and GO train/bus services. Move-in ready, this exceptional home is perfect for families, professionals, or investors alike. Don't miss your opportunity to make it your own! Importantly, the home's structural integrity remains unaffected by recent flooding in the surrounding area, and the home itself has never experienced flooding.

Sold data

Detached homes in St. Catharines (Rykert/Vansickle) — recent sold market

Detached homes in St. Catharines (Rykert/Vansickle) took a median of 23 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 14 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 43, across 252 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 41 days.

The median sale price was $599,900.

Homes sold for about 3.1% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.

About 8% of sales closed above the list price.

Around 28% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.

Median days to sell
23
Median sale price
$599,900
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Sold above asking
8%

Based on 252 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.

Schools

Schools in St. Catharines (Rykert/Vansickle)

St. Catharines (Rykert/Vansickle) 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 (Rykert/Vansickle)

  • 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.

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