256 East Main Street

768 - Welland Downtown, Welland, L3B 3W9

$599,000

Reduced $20,000 from $619,000

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Listed 220 days ago · MLS® X12880692

About this home

Own a Piece of Welland's Culinary Legacy: Volcano Pizzeria Business & Property for Sale. This is a unique opportunity to acquire Volcano Pizzeria, a highly successful and beloved institution in Welland, Ontario, along with its commercial property, which includes an income-generating rental apartment. For over 40 years, Volcano Pizzeria has been a community cornerstone, renowned for its exceptional homestyle pizza and a loyal customer base.Volcano Pizzeria is more than just a business; it's a well-established legacy. With four decades of operation, it boasts a strong brand presence and a reputation for delicious pizza. The sale includes: Proven Success,Time-Tested Recipes, Diverse Menu, Established Operations and all essential kitchen equipment, fixtures, and operational assets are included, allowing for a seamless transition.A new owner can infuse fresh energy, enhance marketing, and optimize operational efficiencies to further boost this already thriving business.This offering includes the valuable commercial real estate where Volcano Pizzeria operates, providing long-term appreciation potential and investment security. Key property highlights include Strategic Location, Growth Potential, Investment Security and an Income-Generating Rental Apartment. Adding significant value, the upper level of the property features a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental apartment with a patio and an existing tenant. This unit provides an attractive and immediate income stream, enhancing the overall profitability of the acquisition. It also features a private deck and parking. Important Note: The neighbouring property has a right-of-way on the side alley.Do not approach business/seller directly or disrupt ongoing business. The apartment is tenanted and will not be available during preliminary/initial showings. Building and business is being sold 'as-is'.Important Note: The neighbouring property has a right-of-way on the side alley.

Details

Type
Sale Of Business
Age
51-99 years
Lot
38 × 99 ft
Garage
None
Property tax
$5,900 (2025)
Neighbourhood
768 - Welland Downtown
Municipality
Welland

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Gas Forced Air Closed
Air conditioning
Partial

Building and exterior

Age
51-99 years
Building area
2,303 Square Feet

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
Division St and East Main St
Business type
Pizzeria

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, 18 cafés and restaurants, 8 parks, 5 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: No Frills (950 m). Nearest park: Burgar Park (450 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Kevin Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 92%
    16 min walk
  • Ross Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 43%
    16 min walk
  • Plymouth Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 100%
    1.2 km
  • Princess Elizabeth Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 48%
    1.3 km

Secondary

  • Notre Dame College School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 56%, literacy test 85%
    14 min walk
  • Eastdale Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 43%, literacy test 92%
    1.7 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 L3B

Owners / renters
65% / 35%
Median household income
$66,500
Average age
43
Children under 15
16%
Homes
65% detached, 3% high-rise
Commute by transit
2%
Population
25,869

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 0.6%, Italian 0.5%, Urdu 0.4%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.2%.

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): 73 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🚆 Rail line (Canal Spur)150 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).

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