159 York Street

451 - Downtown, St. Catharines, L2R 6E9

$559,999

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  • 3+1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 4 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 20 days ago · MLS® X13845924

About this home

Discover the charm and versatility of 159 York Street! Situated on a corner lot, this detached home offers a flexible layout with plenty of space to make your own. The kitchen features ample counter and cupboard space along with a breakfast bar. French doors and a fireplace add character to the dining room, while the sunroom fills the space with natural light, providing an inviting spot to relax. From the kitchen, a charming barn door opens to a separate family room and den featuring a fireplace, built-in shelving and sliding doors leading to the deck. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard with an enclosed gazebo and plenty of space to relax, entertain or enjoy the warmer months. The partially finished basement offers even more usable space with a rec room, workshop, cold room and ample storage. Complete with a detached double-car garage and conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, everyday amenities and highway access, 159 York Street offers a great combination of space, character and versatility.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
1 1/2 Storey
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Lot
37 × 100 ft
Basement
Partially Finished
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$4,382 (2025)
Neighbourhood
451 - Downtown
Municipality
St. Catharines
Price per sq ft
$320 (20% below detached houses in 451 - Downtown, $402)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (lower)
Rooms
9 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Electric, Family Room, Natural Gas, Rec Room
Features
Sump Pump

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Oil
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
1 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Aluminum Siding
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
West
Outdoor
Deck, Gazebo

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
4

Lot

Size
37 × 100 ft

More

Possession
30-60 Days
Nearby
Fenced Yard
Cross street
CARLTON ST/YORK ST

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

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

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 21 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: FreshCo (700 m). Nearest park: Catherine Street Park (600 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Denis Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 50%
    6 min walk
  • Harriet Tubman Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 60%
    8 min walk
  • French Elite Montessori Private18 min walk
  • St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 18%
    1.2 km

Secondary

  • St. Catharines Collegiate Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 74%, literacy test 85%
    14 min walk
  • St. John Adult Learing Centre Catholic1.5 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 L2R

Owners / renters
50% / 50%
Median household income
$61,200
Average age
42
Children under 15
14%
Homes
49% detached, 13% high-rise
Commute by transit
5%
Population
25,558

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 1.5%, Arabic 0.9%, Mandarin 0.4%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.4%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

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

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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): 54 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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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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