53 Kinsey Street

458 - Western Hill, St. Catharines, L2S 1E2

$429,000

Reduced $20,000 from $449,000

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  • 2+1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 3 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 119 days ago · MLS® X13479766

About this home

Rare opportunity to own a legal duplex in a prime St. Catharines location with vacant possession of both units. Whether you're an investor looking to maximize rental income with market rents or a buyer seeking a mortgage helper, this property offers exceptional flexibility. The main level features a spacious 2-bedroom unit with basement access, while the upper level offers a bright 1-bedroom suite with its own private entrance. Situated on a generous lot with ample parking, a large backyard, and efficient radiant heating, this property is ideally located near Ridley College, Brock University, downtown St. Catharines, major transit routes, schools, shopping, and healthcare facilities. An excellent opportunity to live in one unit and rent the other, or add a turnkey income property to your portfolio.

Details

Type
Duplex
Style
1 1/2 Storey
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
35 × 105 ft
Basement
Full
Garage
None
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$2,840 (2025)
Neighbourhood
458 - Western Hill
Municipality
St. Catharines

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
2 × 4-piece
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
7 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Accessory Apartment

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Radiant, Gas
Air conditioning
Window Unit(s)
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
1 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Block
Faces
North

Parking

Total parking
3
Driveway and parking
Private Triple

Lot

Size
35 × 105 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
Pelham Rd to Kinsey St

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain4.03 × 3.5 m (13'3" × 11'6")
Living RoomMain5.47 × 3.55 m (17'11" × 11'8")
BedroomMain3.26 × 2.88 m (10'8" × 9'5")
Bedroom 2Main3.96 × 2.9 m (13' × 9'6")
KitchenSecond3.34 × 3 m (10'11" × 9'10")
Living RoomSecond5.48 × 3.54 m (18' × 11'7")
BedroomSecond3.51 × 3 m (11'6" × 9'10")

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, 0 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: Parker Street Park (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 57%
    8 min walk
  • Oakridge Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 98%, math 81%
    12 min walk
  • St. Peter Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 79%
    13 min walk
  • Westdale Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 63%
    13 min walk

Secondary

  • DSBN Academy Private7 min walk
  • Denis Morris Catholic High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 50%, literacy test 92%
    1.3 km
  • Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 71%, literacy test 91%
    1.9 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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