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249 Russell Avenue
451 - Downtown Niagara L2R 1X1

$539,999
Residential Freehold beds: 3 baths: 2.0

22ft x 34ft garage
Photo 1: 249 Russell Avenue in Niagara: 451 - Downtown House for sale (St. Catharines)  : MLS®# X12350484
Photo 2: 249 Russell Avenue in Niagara: 451 - Downtown House for sale (St. Catharines)  : MLS®# X12350484
Photo 3: 249 Russell Avenue in Niagara: 451 - Downtown House for sale (St. Catharines)  : MLS®# X12350484
Photo 4: 249 Russell Avenue in Niagara: 451 - Downtown House for sale (St. Catharines)  : MLS®# X12350484
Photo 5: 249 Russell Avenue in Niagara: 451 - Downtown House for sale (St. Catharines)  : MLS®# X12350484
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential Freehold
MLS® Num:
X12350484
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Where else can you find a house in the city with a 22ft x 34ft detached garage, double wide concrete driveway and enough parking for up to 8 vehicles? Welcome home - 2 Storegy + finished basement, 3 Bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and attached sunroom! Separate side entrance to the basement and additional rough in downstairs for a kitchenette. Main floor offers an oversized living room/dining room combo with bay window allowing natural light throughout the day! Situated on what feels like a double lot 57ft x 132ft - you'll have plenty of space for play, storage and more! Located in the heart of the city - minutes to all schools, amenities, St.Catharines public library and QEW access!
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
2-Storey
Total Approx Floor Area:
1100-1500
Depth:
132'
Frontage:
57'7¼"
Lot Shape:
Rectangular
Topography:
Level
Direction Faces:
North
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
9
Zoning:
R2
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Fireplaces:
1
Foundation:
Concrete Block
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Partially Finished
Fireplace Features:
Other
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
Detached
Garage Spaces:
2.0
Other Structures:
Fence - Full, Shed
Parking Features:
Private Double
Parking Spaces:
8
Total Parking Spaces:
10.0
Family Room:
Yes
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$3,484 / 2025
Assessment:
$- / -
St. Catharines
451 - Downtown
Niagara
Library, School Bus Route, Rec./Commun.Centre, Public Transit, Fenced Yard
Storage, In-Law Capability
Landscaped, Deck, Porch Enclosed, TV Tower/Antenna
Vinyl Siding
No
Special Designation:
Unknown
Sewers:
Sewer
Air Conditioning:
Central Air
Central Vacuum:
No
Seller Property Info Statement:
No
Ensuite Laundry:
No
Laundry Level:
Lower Level
Date Listed:
Aug 18, 2025
Original Price:
Previous Price:
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    22ft x 34ft garage
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    Exterior
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    Front Exterior
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    Front Exterior
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    Sunroom
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    Sunroom
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    Upper Level Landing
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    Entrance
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    Entrance
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    Lower Level Bathroom
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    Living Room/Dining Room
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    Living Room/Dining Room
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    Living Room/Dining Room
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    Living Room/Dining Room
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    Kitchen
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    Kitchen
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    Kitchen
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    Back Entrance to kitchen
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    Primary Bedroom
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    Primary Bedroom
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    Primary Bedroom
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    Second Bedroom
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    Second Bedroom
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    Third Bedroom
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    Third Bedroom
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    Upstairs 4 piece Bathroom
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    Lower Level
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    Lower Level
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    Lower Level
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    Lower Level
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    Lower Level Bedroom
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    Lower Level Bedroom
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    Lower Level Laundry
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    22ft x 34ft garage
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    22ft x 34ft garage
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    Backyard
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    Backyard
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    Back covered patio
Listed by RE/MAX NIAGARA REALTY LTD, BROKERAGE
Data was last updated September 12, 2025 at 06:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
46
Avg list price:
$529,900
Min list price:
$314,900
Max list price:
$1,425,000
Avg days on market:
32
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
507
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in 451 - Downtown. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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