14 Catharine Street

878 - Sugarloaf, Port Colborne, L3K 4J7

$950,000

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  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 7 parking
  • 3000-3500 sq ft

Listed 91 days ago · MLS® X13588830

About this home

Welcome to 14 Catharine Street, Port Colborne - better known as the historic Wildwood. Built in 1876, this extraordinary residence is more than a home; it's a landmark woven into the story of Port Colborne itself. Rich in character and architectural beauty, Wildwood blends the elegance of Queen Anne design with the timeless grandeur of Greek Revival influence, creating a home that feels both stately and deeply inviting. From the moment you arrive, the home makes an impression. The elegant iron fence, original cast iron lions, and commanding exterior hint at the history and craftsmanship waiting inside. Step through the doors and you're greeted by the original black walnut staircase, soaring ceilings, intricate moldings, stained glass windows, and the kind of detail that simply cannot be recreated today. This is a home designed for gathering, celebrating, and slowing down enough to appreciate the beauty around you. The spacious principal rooms invite everything from elegant dinner parties to cozy holiday mornings with family. The renovated kitchen blends modern functionality with timeless charm through thoughtfully designed custom cabinetry that respects the home's historic roots. Upstairs, five bedrooms and a second bathroom offer space for family, guests, creativity, or quiet retreat. The stately primary suite, bathed in southern light, connects to a charming sitting room ideal for a reading nook, home office, dressing room, or fifth bedroom. Just beyond, the upper porches offer peaceful views of both the Canal and Lake Erie - the perfect backdrop for morning coffee, evening conversations, or unwinding after a long day. And when the day is done, the clawfoot tub invites you to slow down and soak in the calm. Lovingly maintained throughout its nearly 150-year history and cherished by only five owners, Wildwood offers a rare opportunity to become part of something enduring. A home with history. A home with soul. A home waiting for its next chapter.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
3000-3500 sq ft
Lot
105.8 × 198.46 ft
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$6,279 (2026)
Neighbourhood
878 - Sugarloaf
Municipality
Port Colborne
Price per sq ft
$292 (31% below detached houses in 878 - Sugarloaf, $423)

Interior

Bedrooms
5 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (main)
Rooms
13 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Yes
Features
In-Law Capability, Water Meter

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Water, Gas
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Stucco (Plaster), Wood
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Age
100+
Faces
West

Parking

Total parking
7
Driveway and parking
Private Double

Lot

Size
105.8 × 198.46 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Nearby
Beach, Cul de Sac/Dead End, Lake/Pond, Park, Library, School Bus Route
Cross street
Sugarloaf Street

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain9.8 × 4.55 m (32'2" × 14'11")
KitchenMain4.62 × 3.51 m (15'2" × 11'6")
Dining RoomMain4.98 × 4.44 m (16'4" × 14'7")
BreakfastMain3.61 × 2.92 m (11'10" × 9'7")
BathroomMain2.11 × 1.6 m (6'11" × 5'3")3 Pc Bath
LaundryMain4.62 × 1.88 m (15'2" × 6'2")
BedroomSecond4.55 × 3.96 m (14'11" × 13')
Bedroom 2Second5.77 × 4.55 m (18'11" × 14'11")
Bedroom 3Second4.52 × 3.1 m (14'10" × 10'2")
Bedroom 4Second4.5 × 2.97 m (14'9" × 9'9")
Bedroom 5Second3.12 × 2.49 m (10'3" × 8'2")
BathroomSecond3.86 × 2.06 m (12'8" × 6'9")4 Pc Bath

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 9 cafés and restaurants, 1 park, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Food Basics (650 m). Nearest park: HH Knoll Lakeview Park (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Steele Street Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 53%
    14 min walk
  • McKay Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 61%
    1.3 km
  • DeWitt Carter Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 81%
    1.4 km
  • St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 74%
    1.6 km

Secondary

  • Port Colborne High School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 62%, literacy test 95%
    18 min walk
  • Lakeshore Catholic High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 48%, literacy test 87%
    1.9 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area L3K

Owners / renters
73% / 27%
Median household income
$70,000
Average age
47
Children under 15
13%
Homes
74% detached, 2% high-rise
Commute by transit
1%
Population
19,458

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Italian 0.8%, Polish 0.1%, Portuguese 0.1%, Russian 0.1%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area in Niagara Peninsula Conservation’s mapping.

Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Niagara Region (St. Catharines) police: 54 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Flood and regulation mapping: Niagara Peninsula Conservation open data. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 86 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.

Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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