199 Russell Avenue

451 - Downtown, St. Catharines, L2R 1W9

$449,900

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  • 3+1 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 5 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 84 days ago · MLS® X13613366

About this home

Legal Triplex - Turnkey Investment Opportunity! Here's your opportunity to own a legal triplex in St.Catharines' desirable Fitzgerald neighbourhood, conveniently located on Russell Avenue between Niagara Street and Geneva Street. Producing $36,000 in annual gross scheduled rental income, this fully tenanted property offers immediate cash flow and excellent long-term investment potential. The property features three self-contained units, including a main floor one-bedroom apartment, an upper-level two-bedroom unit (with the flexibility to use the second bedroom as a living room, den, or office), and a lower-level one-bedroom apartment. Each unit is separately metered for hydro and gas, while water is owner-paid. The property is serviced by three rented hot water tanks. Major improvements include the house roof (2017), garage roof (2023), professional exterior painting (2025), and completed fire separation upgrades (2026). An Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) certificate will be provided upon completion of the scheduled inspection. An extra-wide detached garage offers excellent storage, and the driveway accommodates parking for four vehicles. Located just minutes from downtown St. Catharines, Montebello Park, restaurants, cafés, shopping, schools, public transit, and highway access, this location is highly desirable for both tenants and investors. A comprehensive due diligence package, including financial statements, leases, utility information, permit history, and a pre-home inspection report, is available to assist buyers in making an informed purchasing decision. Whether you're expanding your investment portfolio or purchasing your first income property, this legal, income-producing triplex offers reliable tenants, documented improvements, and outstanding value in one of St.Catharines' most desirable central neighbourhoods. Move forward with confidence knowing the due diligence has already been done. Don't miss this opportunity!

Details

Type
Triplex
Style
2-Storey
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
33 × 132 ft
Basement
Walk-Up, Full, Separate Entrance, Finished
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
3
Property tax
$3,408 (2025)
Neighbourhood
451 - Downtown
Municipality
St. Catharines

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (basement)
Kitchens
3 (1 below ground)
Rooms
6 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Separate Hydro Meter

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Baseboard, Gas
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Stucco (Plaster)
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Block
Faces
West

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
5

Lot

Size
33 × 132 ft

More

Possession
Immediate with tenants
Cross street
Between Geneva St and Niagara St

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain4.06 × 3.13 m (13'4" × 10'3")
Living RoomMain2.9 × 4.09 m (9'6" × 13'5")
BedroomMain3.47 × 3.28 m (11'5" × 10'9")
KitchenSecond2.46 × 5.19 m (8'1" × 17')
BedroomSecond3.17 × 2.72 m (10'5" × 8'11")
BedroomSecond4.08 × 2.62 m (13'5" × 8'7")
Living RoomBasement2.55 × 2.77 m (8'4" × 9'1")
KitchenBasement2.89 × 4.37 m (9'6" × 14'4")
BedroomBasement2.13 × 2.75 m (7' × 9')

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: 3 grocery stores, 21 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 5 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Medina Halal Meat and Grocery (550 m). Nearest park: Fitzgerald Park (450 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • École élémentaire catholique Immaculée-Conception French
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 85%, math 31%
    12 min walk
  • Harriet Tubman Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 60%
    12 min walk
  • St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 18%
    12 min walk
  • St. Denis Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 50%
    14 min walk

Secondary

  • St. John Adult Learing Centre Catholic6 min walk
  • St. Catharines Collegiate Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 74%, literacy test 85%
    9 min walk

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 1 source nearby

  • 🛣️ QEW450 m

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Internet High-speed

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

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Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE NRC REALTY.

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