42 Union Street

458 - Western Hill, St. Catharines, L2S 2R2

$349,900

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  • 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

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain3.17 × 3.66 m (10'5" × 12')
Living RoomMain3.66 × 5.18 m (12' × 17')
BedroomSecond2.13 × 3.66 m (7' × 12')
BedroomSecond3.66 × 3.66 m (12' × 12')
BedroomMain2.44 × 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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