$749,000
For sale: Detached

Quiet street out front, summer fun out back - and a great home in the middle! Tucked away on a family-friendly crescent in the north end of St. Catharines, this lovely 1,900 sq. ft. 2-storey detached home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and plenty of room to spread out. A double-wide concrete driveway provides parking for four plus a single attached garage, while a stamped concrete walkway leads to the covered front porch and updated entry door. Inside, the spacious living room features hardwood floors and a bow window overlooking the front yard, with a formal dining room across the hall. The kitchen offers updated cabinetry and counters, Blanco quartz sink, tile backsplash, stainless steel fridge and stove, Bosch dishwasher and over-the-range microwave. A walk-in pantry and 2-piece bath are nearby, along with convenient access to the backyard. On the other side of the home at the back is a versatile main-floor family room with hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace. Sliding doors lead to the year-round sunroom, where garden doors open to a backyard ready for fun and relaxation - a large deck, patio and lounging areas, two storage sheds and a refreshing salt water, kidney-shaped inground pool with shallow and deep ends (pool permit 1998). Back inside and upstairs are four good-sized bedrooms with original hardwood floors, including a spacious primary with 3-piece ensuite, plus an updated 4-piece main bath. The finished basement adds a large rec room, finished storage room, a 2-piece bath and laundry/storage/mechanical room. Furnace replaced in 2015, central air, central vac, 200-amp breaker service and windows updated from original. A great home with plenty of space to live, room to grow and the opportunity to make it your own - plus a backyard that knows how to make the most of summer!
Sold data
Detached homes in St. Catharines (Lakeport) took a median of 23 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 12 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 41, across 283 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 33 days.
The median sale price was $599,900.
Homes sold for about 2.7% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 12% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 26% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 283 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
St. Catharines (Lakeport) 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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