172 Lake Street

451 - Downtown, St. Catharines, L2R 5Y9

$524,999

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 3 parking
  • 700-1100 sq ft

Listed 33 days ago · MLS® X13794704

About this home

Look no further! This beautiful home is perfect for first-time buyers or if you are looking to downsize. Renovated throughout, this home has great curb appeal, with new siding (2022), and a covered front porch with modern glass railing. The bright, open main floor features living room, dining room, kitchen with convenient breakfast bar, and updated 2 piece bathroom. On the second floor, you will find two spacious bedrooms with generous closet space, and an updated full 4 piece bathroom. The basement with laundry area has good ceiling height and offers potential to finish for additional living or home office space. Detached garage with newer concrete floor/garage door and roof (2021). Parking is not a concern with a large, newly paved, private driveway, offering plenty of room for guests with space for four vehicles. Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, and all amenities. Just a short walking distance to schools, plus quick and easy highway access. This lovely home is ready for you to move in!

Details

Type
Detached
Style
1 1/2 Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
700-1100 sq ft
Lot
33.07 × 80.27 ft
Basement
Development Potential
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$3,056 (2025)
Neighbourhood
451 - Downtown
Municipality
St. Catharines
Price per sq ft
$583 (45% above detached houses in 451 - Downtown, $402)

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (ground), 1 × 3-piece (second)
Rooms
7 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Auto Garage Door Remote, Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
1 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Block
Age
100+
Faces
East
Outdoor
Deck, Paved Yard, Patio, Porch, Year Round Living

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
3

Lot

Size
33.07 × 80.27 ft (rectangular)

More

Possession
30-60 days
Cross street
Carlton Street and Lake Street

Price history

DatePriceChange
Oct 15, 2026$529,000Listed
Oct 20, 2026$524,999−$4,001

History of this address

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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, 13 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: FreshCo (950 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%
    7 min walk
  • French Elite Montessori Private14 min walk
  • St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 18%
    15 min walk

Secondary

  • St. Catharines Collegiate Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 74%, literacy test 85%
    9 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).

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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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