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196 King Street

451 - Downtown, St. Catharines, L2R 3J7

$675,000

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  • 6 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 8 parking
  • 2000-2500 sq ft

Listed 28 days ago · MLS® X13812848

About this home

Prime opportunity to acquire a mixed-use downtown property offering a modern, turn-key, functional layout with exceptional street exposure, rare private on-site parking, and outstanding long-term development potential. Ideally suited for investors or owner-operators, this versatile asset combines strong commercial and residential components with flexible M2 zoning, supporting a wide range of uses including commercial, residential, or mixed-use development. The property features a welcoming wrap-around porch that enhances curb appeal, while the interior offers a functional, adaptable layout suitable for a variety of professional uses. Multiple exterior entrances provide excellent flexibility for single or multi-tenant configurations, offering exceptional accessibility and future adaptability. Offering approximately 2,235 sq. ft. of finished above grade space plus an additional 800 sq. ft. in the basement, this property presents an excellent opportunity to customize to your needs. The main floor features a spacious open-concept co-working office, two private offices, a boardroom-style office, and an inviting front foyer complete with a coffee station and a convenient 2-piece washroom. The upper level includes an oversized executive office, three additional private offices, and a well-appointed 3-piece bathroom. Positioned on a high-traffic downtown corridor surrounded by established businesses, restaurants, cafes, and local amenities, the property benefits from consistent exposure and strong foot traffic. Just steps from the Meridian Centre, First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, transit hub, GO Station, and with quick access to Highway 406 and the QEW, the location offers unmatched connectivity across the region. Whether expanding an investment portfolio or securing a strategic location for a growing business, this property delivers exceptional visibility, versatility, and future development potential in one of the city's most desirable downtown settings.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
2000-2500 sq ft
Lot
40.9 × 142 ft
Basement
Finished
Garage
None
Kitchens
0
Property tax
$11,054 (2025)
Neighbourhood
451 - Downtown
Municipality
St. Catharines
Price per sq ft
$300 (25% below detached houses in 451 - Downtown, $402)

Interior

Bedrooms
6 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece, 1 × 3-piece
Rooms
9 above ground
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
No

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Stucco (Plaster)
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Faces
North

Parking

Total parking
8

Lot

Size
40.9 × 142 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
St. Paul St. and Geneva St.

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, 65 cafés and restaurants, 7 parks, 6 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Medina Halal Meat and Grocery (750 m). Nearest park: Richard Pierpoint Park (750 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 18%    4 min walk
  • École élémentaire catholique Immaculée-Conception French
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 85%, math 31%    5 min walk
  • French Elite Montessori Private5 min walk
  • Harriet Tubman Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 60%    14 min walk

Secondary

  • St. Catharines Collegiate Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 74%, literacy test 85%    9 min walk
  • St. John Adult Learing Centre Catholic18 min walk
  • Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 71%, literacy test 91%    2.4 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): 55 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🛣️ Highway 406500 m

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 RE/MAX NIAGARA REALTY LTD, BROKERAGE.

Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.

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