42 Union Street
458 - Western Hill, St. Catharines, L2S 2R2
$349,900
- 3 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 2 parking
- 1100-1500 sq ft
Listed 34 days ago · MLS® X13791532
About this home
Approved shovel-ready triplex development opportunity in St. Catharines! Calling all investors,builders, and savvy buyers. This is a rare chance to begin construction immediately with anapproved triplex permit already in hand, avoiding months of planning delays and significantsoft costs. Plans are completed for approximately 3,900-4,000 sqft of total build, designed asthree self-contained residential units featuring efficient layouts, multiple washrooms, andmodern exterior elevations tailored for strong rental appeal. Ideal for investors seekinglong-term hold cash flow, a BRRRR strategy, or builders looking for a ready-to-go project withapprovals secured and equally attractive for a buyer looking to live in one unit and rent theother two for supplemental income. Situated in a desirable neighbourhood close to schools,Montessori and childcare centres, parks, public transit, shopping, and everyday amenities, withconvenient access to downtown St. Catharines, Brock University, the Pen Centre, and majorroutes. A turnkey multi-unit opportunity in a growing rental market.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Age
- 51-99 years
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 38.48 × 155.24 ft
- Basement
- Partial Basement, Unfinished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $2,875 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- 458 - Western Hill
- Municipality
- St. Catharines
- Price per sq ft
- $269 (37% below detached houses in 458 - Western Hill, $428)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (main)
- Rooms
- 6 above ground
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- No
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Exterior
- Stone, Stucco (Plaster)
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Age
- 51-99 years
- Faces
- West
Parking
- Total parking
- 2
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 38.48 × 155.24 ft
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Park, Public Transit
- Cross street
- Rykert-Union
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Main | 3.17 × 3.66 m (10'5" × 12') | |
| Living Room | Main | 3.66 × 5.18 m (12' × 17') | |
| Bedroom | Second | 2.13 × 3.66 m (7' × 12') | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.66 × 3.66 m (12' × 12') | |
| Bedroom | Main | 2.44 × 3.35 m (8' × 11') |
History of this address
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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, 3 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: West Park (500 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 57%3 min walk - Westdale Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 63%4 min walk - Edith Cavell Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 36%17 min walk - Power Glen School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 80%1.3 km
Secondary
- DSBN Academy Private4 min walk
- Denis Morris Catholic High School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 50%, literacy test 92%1.8 km - Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 71%, literacy test 91%2.3 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 L2S
- Owners / renters
- 73% / 27%
- Median household income
- $82,000
- Average age
- 42
- Children under 15
- 16%
- Homes
- 59% detached, 3% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 3%
- Population
- 19,400
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 1.4%, Arabic 1.1%, Spanish 1.1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.5%.
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): 57 km. Transit times · Driving times
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).
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.
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