$1,199,000
For sale: Detached

A truly unique hillside residence offering privacy, versatility, abundant natural light and exceptional city convenience. Tucked away in a peaceful setting, this one-of-a-kind home feels like a private retreat-yet is within walking distance of the Pen Centre, approximately seven minutes from Ridley College and downtown St. Catharines, 10 minutes from St. Catharines General Hospital, minutes from Highway 406 and the QEW, and approximately 20 minutes from Niagara Falls.Designed to embrace its elevated setting, the home features impressive craftsmanship, a dramatic 28-foot ceiling in the great room, nine-foot ceilings throughout and more than 90 windows that fill the interior with natural light. The main residence offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main level, plus an additional bedroom upstairs. Marble countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms add an elegant finishing touch.A completely separate two-bedroom living space includes its own kitchen and bathroom-ideal for extended family, teenagers, guests, or potential rental income. It may also be reconnected to the main home for additional recreation or entertainment space. The hillside position provides the lower living areas with excellent above-grade exposure and natural light, while the property's natural slope offers helpful drainage advantages. Outside, mature greenery and peaceful surroundings create a Muskoka-like backyard retreat. Additional features include a double-car garage, concrete driveway, and a furnace replaced in 2020, AC 2024. A rare property combining privacy, character, flexibility, and convenience-this home must be experienced in person. An on-demand hot water heater is owned.
Sold data
Detached homes in St. Catharines (Glendale/Glenridge) took a median of 23 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 11 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 41, across 280 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 34 days.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 11% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 26% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 280 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
St. Catharines (Glendale/Glenridge) 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.
Currently for sale

$1,145,900
Detached149 WILLOWBROOK DRIVE, 770 - West Welland, Welland

$1,299,900
Detached1 HURRICANE ROAD, 662 - Fonthill, Pelham

$1,049,000
Detached111 ACACIA ROAD, 662 - Fonthill, Pelham

$1,325,000
Detached6206 LUCIA DRIVE, 206 - Stamford, Niagara Falls

$1,199,000
Detached42 CARLTON AVENUE, 767 - N. Welland, Welland

$1,049,777
Detached1796 PENNY LANE, 056 - West Lincoln, West Lincoln

$1,299,900
Detached661 CLARENCE STREET, 878 - Sugarloaf, Port Colborne

$1,099,900
Detached3809 NETHERBY ROAD, 328 - Stevensville, Fort Erie