58 Ontario Street

451 - Downtown, St. Catharines, L2R 5J4

$998,500

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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

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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.

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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

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Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE NRC REALTY.

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