$599,000
For sale: Detached

Welcome to 542 Lake Street, a warm and inviting brick bungalow in one of north St. Catharines' most convenient locations. Set on a beautifully landscaped corner lot surrounded by mature trees, this home offers the space, comfort and practicality that makes bungalow living so appealing. Inside, you'll find 3+1 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and approximately 2,000 sq. ft. of finished living space. The bright living room features hardwood floors and a large picture window, while the spacious eat-in kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and room for everyday family meals. Three bedrooms, a full bathroom and convenient main-floor laundry make single-level living easy. Downstairs, the fully finished lower level provides a whole second living space with a large rec room, charming exposed brick, cozy gas fireplace, fourth bedroom or home office, a second full bathroom and workshop. The home is comfortably heated by the gas furnace and fireplace; the supplemental baseboard heaters are not required for normal heating. Outside, mature landscaping creates a lovely sense of privacy, with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the yard. An attached garage with interior entry and generous storage is complemented by two driveway entrances, from Lake Street and Prince Edward Street, with parking for four vehicles. The owned solar panels generate additional income (approximately $2,591 in 2025). Major updates include roof (2018), windows (2009), A/C (2012), Trane furnace (2003), solar panels (2013), plus updated bathrooms, kitchen cabinetry and interior/exterior doors. All of this in an established north-end neighbourhood close to shopping, schools, parks and trails, with Lake Ontario and Port Dalhousie just minutes away. A comfortable, spacious home, a fantastic location.
Sold data
Detached homes in St. Catharines (Lakeport) took a median of 21 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 11 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 42, across 305 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 29 days.
The median sale price was $599,999.
Homes sold for about 2.6% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 13% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 25% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 305 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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