4031 Crystal Beach Hill Lane

337 - Crystal Beach, Fort Erie, L0S 1B0

$699,900

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  • 6 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 4 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 92 days ago · MLS® X13585180

About this home

Welcome to the Crystal Beach Hill Cottagers Association-a private, gated enclave of just 43 cottages perched along the stunning, sandy shores of Lake Erie. This classic, well-maintained century cottage offers space for the whole family, delivering a million-dollar view and a beachside lifestyle at a fraction of the price! Brimming with original woodwork and nostalgia, the home is currently set up as a duplex, boasting a minimum of six bedrooms, two kitchens, two living rooms, two washrooms, and a newer roof for solid structural peace of mind. Best of all, two-tiered front porches afford panoramic, unparalleled views of the beach and bay. Access is a true coastal escape, walking up three to four flights of stairs over the hill to reach your secluded retreat. The Hill Association is a sanctuary like no other-private and serene, yet minutes from local shops and dining, with private beach access via an association right-of-way. Ownership is secured through a corporate share transfer granting exclusive use of your cottage, surrounding land, and parking access, alongside a partial interest in adjacent land leased long-term to the Town of Fort Erie, which keeps annual association fees remarkably low ($1,000-$1,800/year; taxes under $2,500/year). Fees conveniently cover security, maintenance, beach cleanup, insurance, and garbage pickup. Because of this unique structure, properties here are rarely available and typically non-mortgageable. Please note: Association rules do not permit the use of these cottages as short term rentals. Connected to town water, sewer, and natural gas, this property is available with year-round access. Picture your family running along the beach, visiting neighbors, dining on the porch, and gathering around late-night campfires under the stars. It's far more than four walls-it is a rare heritage lifestyle waiting to be lived.

Details

Type
Other
Style
2-Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Lot
806.35 × 221.35 ft
Garage
None
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$2,468 (2026)
Neighbourhood
337 - Crystal Beach
Municipality
Fort Erie

Interior

Bedrooms
6 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (upper)
Rooms
11 above ground
Features
Accessory Apartment, Carpet Free, In-Law Capability, In-Law Suite, Water Heater Owned

Heating, cooling and services

Air conditioning
Window Unit(s)
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Wood
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Piers, Concrete
Age
100+
Faces
South
Waterfront
Direct

Parking

Total parking
4

Lot

Size
806.35 × 221.35 ft (irregular)
Acreage
5-9.99

More

Possession
September 15, 2026
Nearby
Beach, Lake Access, Lake/Pond, Terraced, Waterfront, Sloping
Cross street
Erie/Ashwood

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain3.32 × 3.66 m (10'11" × 12')
Living RoomMain5.92 × 3.33 m (19'5" × 10'11")
BedroomMain2.41 × 2.94 m (7'11" × 9'8")
BedroomMain2.42 × 2.88 m (7'11" × 9'5")
BedroomMain2.42 × 2.96 m (7'11" × 9'9")
Living RoomUpper3.93 × 6.05 m (12'11" × 19'10")
KitchenUpper2.53 × 2.95 m (8'4" × 9'8")
OtherUpper2.3 × 2.98 m (7'7" × 9'9")
BedroomUpper2.97 × 3.47 m (9'9" × 11'5")
BedroomUpper3.61 × 2.48 m (11'10" × 8'2")
BedroomUpper2.93 × 2.94 m (9'7" × 9'8")

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 4 cafés and restaurants, 3 parks. Nearest park: Bay Beach Park (350 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. George Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 91%
    1.4 km
  • John Brant Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 69%
    2.0 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 L0S

Owners / renters
87% / 13%
Median household income
$95,000
Average age
48
Children under 15
13%
Homes
83% detached, 1% high-rise
Commute by transit
0%
Population
60,409

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 0.4%, Mandarin 0.4%, German 0.4%, Polish 0.2%.

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

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

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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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