88 October Drive
437 - Lakeshore, St. Catharines, L2N 6J6
$8,500,000
- 4 bedrooms
- 6 bathrooms
- 22 parking
- 5000 + sq ft
Listed 46 days ago · MLS® X13744972
About this home
88 October Drive; The Crown Jewel of Niagara. Welcome to 88 October Drive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own what is truly one of the most iconic and exclusive waterfront estates in the Niagara Region. This is the only property in the entire area offering a nearly two-acre gated estate with its own private marina and sandy beach, a rare and extraordinary combination. With the ability to dock boats and Sea-Doos right in your backyard, and with private beach access directly on Lake Ontario, this is lakefront living at its absolute peak. Nestled on a quiet street in a prestigious lakeside community, 88 October Drive is the kind of property that simply cannot be replicated. It is fully serviced with city water, sewer, and natural gas a true rarity for waterfront estates of this scale. Every inch of this property has been curated to offer the finest blend of luxury, functionality, and timeless design.The current residence is a sprawling custom bungalow, designed for refined living and effortless entertaining. The home spans nearly 6000 square feet across two thoughtfully planned wings one dedicated to daily living and private bedroom quarters, the other focused on wellness, leisure, and entertainment. Anchoring the layout is a chefs kitchen and grand open-concept living and dining area, designed to take full advantage of the panoramic lake views.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Age
- 0-5 years
- Size
- 5000 + sq ft
- Lot
- 184.51 × 430 ft
- Basement
- None
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $18,920 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- 437 - Lakeshore
- Municipality
- St. Catharines
- Price per sq ft
- ~$1,700 (181% above detached houses in 437 - Lakeshore, $606)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 2-piece (ground), 2 × 4-piece (ground), 3 × 3-piece (ground)
- Rooms
- 18 above ground
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Natural Gas
- Features
- Carpet Free, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Sauna, Steam Room
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- Bungalow
- Exterior
- Brick, Stucco (Plaster)
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Age
- 0-5 years
- Faces
- North
- Pool
- Inground
- Waterfront
- Direct
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Total parking
- 22
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 184.51 × 430 ft
- Acreage
- .50-1.99
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Beach, Cul de Sac/Dead End, Lake Access, Lake/Pond, Waterfront, Wooded/Treed
- Cross street
- Simpson/Shoreline
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Room | Ground | 18.29 × 6.1 m (60' × 20') | Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
| Office | Ground | 3.35 × 3.05 m (11' × 10') | |
| Bedroom | Ground | 3.96 × 3.96 m (13' × 13') | Sliding Doors |
| Primary Bedroom | Ground | 5.49 × 9.14 m (18' × 30') | Ensuite Bath, Sliding Doors, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Bedroom | Ground | 4.27 × 3.66 m (14' × 12') | Ensuite Bath, 3 Pc Ensuite |
| Bedroom | Ground | 4.27 × 3.66 m (14' × 12') | Ensuite Bath, 3 Pc Ensuite |
| Kitchen | Ground | 5.51 × 4.34 m (18'1" × 14'3") | |
| Recreation | Ground | 7.32 × 8.53 m (24' × 28') | Fireplace, Sliding Doors |
| Exercise Room | Ground | 7.93 × 7.62 m (26' × 25') | Sliding Doors, Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
| Bathroom | Ground | 1.22 × 1.83 m (4' × 6') | 2 Pc Bath |
| Bathroom | Ground | 1.22 × 1.83 m (4' × 6') | 3 Pc Bath |
| Bathroom | Ground | 1.52 × 2.44 m (5' × 8') | 3 Pc Ensuite |
| Bathroom | Ground | 1.52 × 2.44 m (5' × 8') | 3 Pc Ensuite |
| Bathroom | Ground | 3.66 × 4.88 m (12' × 16') | 4 Pc Bath |
| Bathroom | Ground | 1.83 × 3.66 m (6' × 12') | 4 Pc Ensuite |
| Media Room | Ground | 6.4 × 6.71 m (21' × 22') |
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: 1 grocery store, 2 cafés and restaurants, 1 park, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Metro (500 m). Nearest park: Orchard Park (1000 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Pine Grove Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 73%8 min walk - St. James Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 67%12 min walk - Dalewood Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 80%15 min walk - École élémentaire L'Héritage French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 73%1.3 km
Secondary
- Governor Simcoe Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 66%, literacy test 88%1.3 km - St. Francis Catholic Secondary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 71%, literacy test 88%1.7 km - Eden High School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 73%, literacy test 91%1.8 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 L2N
- Owners / renters
- 73% / 27%
- Median household income
- $78,500
- Average age
- 49
- Children under 15
- 13%
- Homes
- 57% detached, 12% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 2%
- Population
- 30,719
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 1.1%, Mandarin 0.6%, Arabic 0.5%, Polish 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): 50 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise Nothing major nearby
No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.
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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 REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage.
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