$519,850
For sale: Detached

Welcome to 51 Russell Ave! With its inviting covered front porch, stylish updates and easy-care backyard, this charming three-bedroom home in St. Catharines' Haig neighbourhood is an ideal choice for first-time buyers and downsizers. Set on a lot with over 52 feet of frontage, the property offers lovely curb appeal and a double-wide paved driveway with parking for three vehicles.Inside, freshly painted interiors and a tasteful, modern neutral palette create a warm and welcoming feel. The bright living room features impressive 10-foot ceilings and a large bay window, giving the space an airy, open feel. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers 9-foot ceilings, crisp white cabinetry, quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash and newer stainless steel appliances. There's plenty of room to gather around the table, whether for everyday meals or evenings with friends. Three bedrooms and a beautifully remodelled four-piece bathroom complement the living spaces, while the lower level provides a laundry room, storage and utility area.Outside, the fully fenced, low-maintenance backyard is ready to enjoy. A newer concrete patio and gazebo create an inviting setting for summer dining and relaxed evenings, while a shed adds convenient storage. Fencing updated in 2025 completes this appealing outdoor space.Enjoy the convenience of a neighbourhood where you can stroll to the dog park, schools, restaurants and shops, or head down the street to Pique Nique café and bakery for coffee and a treat. Easy highway access makes commuting convenient, with Costco a short drive away and approximately 10-minute drives to downtown St. Catharines and to Port Dalhousie and the Lake Ontario waterfront. A welcoming home with thoughtful updates, comfortable living spaces and so much close at hand!
Sold data
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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 42 days.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.
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
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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