4031 Crystal Beach Hill Lane
337 - Crystal Beach, Fort Erie, L0S 1B0
$699,900
- 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
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Main | 3.32 × 3.66 m (10'11" × 12') | |
| Living Room | Main | 5.92 × 3.33 m (19'5" × 10'11") | |
| Bedroom | Main | 2.41 × 2.94 m (7'11" × 9'8") | |
| Bedroom | Main | 2.42 × 2.88 m (7'11" × 9'5") | |
| Bedroom | Main | 2.42 × 2.96 m (7'11" × 9'9") | |
| Living Room | Upper | 3.93 × 6.05 m (12'11" × 19'10") | |
| Kitchen | Upper | 2.53 × 2.95 m (8'4" × 9'8") | |
| Other | Upper | 2.3 × 2.98 m (7'7" × 9'9") | |
| Bedroom | Upper | 2.97 × 3.47 m (9'9" × 11'5") | |
| Bedroom | Upper | 3.61 × 2.48 m (11'10" × 8'2") | |
| Bedroom | Upper | 2.93 × 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.
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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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE NRC REALTY.
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