31 King Street
451 - Downtown, St. Catharines, L2R 3H1
$2,990,000
Listed 46 days ago · MLS® X13746404
About this home
31 King Street offers an opportunity to acquire a vacant, freestanding former BMO bank in the heart of DowntownSt. Catharines. The asset offers a versatile three-part configuration, including a 5,057-square-foot main floor with a vault, a 941-square-foot mezzanine, and a 5,000-square-foot, elevator-connected finished basement. High ceilings, expansive display windows, and semi-renovated interiors support a wide range of conversion possibilities, from medical and boutique offices to retail with storage, showrooms, or broader adaptive reuse concepts. On-site parking, exceptional visibility at a signalized intersection, and immediate transit access strengthen long-term value. This is an opportunity to reposition a signature downtown building into a modern, high-performing commercial asset. 31 King Street's location enhances its versatility, supported by robust infrastructure, transportation access, and anactive urban setting. Situated within walking distance of the GO Train station, the property serves a growing demographic as younger families continue moving into the area. Its position is near the Niagara Region, and close access to Highway 406 and the QEW strengthens regional connectivity. The area is enriched by cafés, breweries, boutiques, and service-oriented retailers that fuel strong foot traffic. With more than 180,000 residents living within a 10-kilometre radius and annual consumer spending exceeding CA$6 billion, this corridor stands at the heart of a powerful and diverse market. Downtown St. Catharines continues to evolve into a vibrant, mixed-use district, and 31 King Street stands at the heart of that momentum. The surrounding neighborhood features major office users, including Accenture, Grant Thornton, Bell, WSP, City Hall, and a collection of boutique professional firms, which creates a steady daytime population. 31 King Street offers investors the chance to shape a flexible, future-forward commercial destination within a a thriving downtown area.
Details
- Type
- Commercial Retail
- Lot
- 87.49 × 120.27 ft
- Garage
- None
- Property tax
- $33,562 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- 451 - Downtown
- Municipality
- St. Catharines
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Gas Forced Air Open
- Air conditioning
- Yes
- Utilities
- Yes
Building and exterior
- Building area
- 5,998 Square Feet
More
- Possession
- TBD
- Cross street
- Queens St / King 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: no grocery stores, 56 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 4 pharmacies. Nearest park: Montebello Park (350 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- French Elite Montessori Private8 min walk
- St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 18%13 min walk - Ridley College Private13 min walk
- École élémentaire catholique Immaculée-Conception French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 85%, math 31%14 min walk
Secondary
- St. Catharines Collegiate Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 74%, literacy test 85%17 min walk - St. John Adult Learing Centre Catholic1.7 km
- DSBN Academy Private2.2 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 406450 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 ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD..
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