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164 Lake Street

451 - Downtown, St. Catharines, L2R 5Y7

$434,900

Reduced $15,000 from $449,900

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 8 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 64 days ago · MLS® X13685044

About this home

Character, Income & Convenience - A Duplex With Personality! Unique character duplex, very well taken care of, with fantastic income potential and plenty of parking, outdoor space and updates! Whether you're looking for an investment property, a mortgage helper, or a comfortable home for the extended family, this one offers flexibility that is hard to find. The upstairs unit is truly one-of-a-kind, blending a cool retro vibe with an art-deco-inspired feel. The bright, modern open-concept layout features a charming pot-belly stove, stylish kitchen and an incredible jacuzzi tub bathroom. A staircase leading to the storage loft adds even more character and visual appeal. Both units have convenient side-door access to the shared laundry and basement. The main-floor unit is equally inviting, featuring a character-filled living room with fireplace, currently being used as a second bedroom, and stained glass windows. The primary bedroom has sliding glass doors onto a large rear deck, creating a wonderful indoor/outdoor living space. Outside, you'll find a fenced yard, front and rear decks, a double garage and three-point parking at the rear - plenty of room for vehicles, tenants and entertaining. Major improvements and features include waterproofed basement, mostly newer windows, renovated units and low-maintenance outdoor spaces. And the location is hard to beat - centrally located with easy access to the highway, shopping and everyday amenities. Live in one unit and rent out the other to help with the mortgage, add this to your investment portfolio, or keep it as a fantastic extended-family setup. The possibilities are yours! Unique character. Multiple income options. Plenty of parking, great location. Just collect the rent!

Details

Type
Duplex
Style
2-Storey
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
33 × 120 ft
Basement
Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$3,003 (2026)
Neighbourhood
451 - Downtown
Municipality
St. Catharines

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground
Bathrooms
2 × 4-piece
Rooms
8 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Wood, Natural Gas
Features
Carpet Free, In-Law Suite, In-Law Capability, Separate Hydro Meter

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Faces
East

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
8

Lot

Size
33 × 120 ft

More

Possession
flexible
Nearby
Place Of Worship, Public Transit, Fenced Yard
Cross street
Pleasant St

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

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

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 14 cafés and restaurants, 3 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: FreshCo (1000 m). Nearest park: Catherine Street Park (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Harriet Tubman Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 60%    3 min walk
  • St. Denis Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 50%    8 min walk
  • French Elite Montessori Private13 min walk
  • St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 18%    14 min walk

Secondary

  • St. Catharines Collegiate Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 74%, literacy test 85%    8 min walk
  • St. John Adult Learing Centre Catholic1.3 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.

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): 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).

From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.

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

Listed by Century 21 Heritage House LTD.

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