$799,000
For sale: Detached

Welcome to 53 Mountain Street, a beautifully cared-for brick bungalow where bright, open living spaces and interesting gardens create a home that's as welcoming as it is memorable. Located in a south St. Catharines' neighbourhood on the escarpment, this 2 bedroom/3 bathroom bungalow offers an inviting open-concept layout highlighted by soaring vaulted ceilings, rich hardwood flooring, and a gas fireplace that creates a warm focal point between the living and dining spaces. The spacious kitchen was newly installed in 2025, featuring abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, a lovely peninsula with seating which opens into the main living area. The lower level offers a large recreation room, plus a media room, plus has in floor heating throughout. Natural light pours through lots of windows and patio doors, creating a bright, airy atmosphere while offering easy access to the elevated deck overlooking a terraced backyard. The gardens feature mature trees, a winding stone pathway, and a tranquil sitting area that provides a peaceful, private retreat. The home's brick exterior, double-car garage, and interlocking stone driveway are nice features of the home, while the thoughtful interior layout offers comfortable living with spacious main rooms. Roof replaced in 2021, Windows and Doors 2021, Furnace 2015, AC 2021. Water on Demand fully serviced June 2026. Ideally located close to parks, schools, shopping, restaurants, Brock University, the Pen Centre, and convenient highway access, this exceptional home offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and convenience. A rare opportunity to own an "all on one level" bungalow with a really cool garden setting in the heart of St. Catharines.
Sold data
Homes in Burleigh Hill took a median of 22 days to sell over the last 365 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 10 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 44, 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 34 days.
The median sale price was $589,750.
Homes sold for about 2.9% 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 34 recorded sales in the last 1 year — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
St. Catharines (Burleigh Hill) 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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