58 Ontario Street
451 - Downtown, St. Catharines, L2R 5J4
$998,500
Listed 29 days ago · MLS® X13809308
About this home
Positioned on a prominent downtown corner, 58 Ontario Street presents a rare opportunity for owner-occupiers, investors, or live-work users to acquire a fully vacant 3,528 sq. ft. architecturally distinctive landmark building with exceptional zoning flexibility (C5-92) in the downtown core. Zoning permits a broad range of residential and commercial uses, allowing the property to function as entirely commercial, entirely residential, or mixed-use, while benefiting from the sought-after downtown parking exemption. Currently configured with a beautifully appointed 1,450 sq. ft. commercial main floor and two self-contained residential apartments above, the property offers three income streams with potential gross annual income of approximately $75,000 based on projected market rents, with additional upside through commercial leasing or owner occupancy. Showcasing original millwork, pocket doors, stained and leaded glass, refinished hardwood flooring, and other period details rarely found in commercial properties today, the building seamlessly combines historic character with modern functionality. Additional features include updated washrooms and kitchens, five ductless splits, full basement storage, separate hydro meters, five on-site parking spaces (2 tandem). Located in the heart of Downtown St. Catharines' heritage district, steps from the Performing Arts Centre, Meridian Centre, Brock University's Marilyn I. Walker School, restaurants and cafés, the area continues to benefit from ongoing residential intensification and commercial reinvestment, supporting long-term demand for both residential and commercial space.
Details
- Type
- Office
- Lot
- 50 × 99 ft
- Garage
- None
- Property tax
- $7,956 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- 451 - Downtown
- Municipality
- St. Catharines
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Gas Hot Water
- Air conditioning
- Yes
- Utilities
- Yes
Building and exterior
- Building area
- 3,528 Square Feet
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Ontario & Church
History of this address
2 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Walkable
No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 55 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 5 pharmacies. Nearest park: Montebello Park (200 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- French Elite Montessori Private9 min walk
- Ridley College Private11 min walk
- Edith Cavell Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 36%15 min walk - St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 82%, math 18%16 min walk
Secondary
- St. Catharines Collegiate Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 74%, literacy test 85%19 min walk - St. John Adult Learing Centre Catholic1.9 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 L2R
- Owners / renters
- 50% / 50%
- Median household income
- $61,200
- Average age
- 42
- Children under 15
- 14%
- Homes
- 49% detached, 13% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 5%
- Population
- 25,558
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 1.5%, Arabic 0.9%, Mandarin 0.4%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.4%.
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): 55 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise 1 source nearby
- 🛣️ Highway 406350 m
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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