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31 1/2 Academy Street

451 - Downtown Niagara L2R 4Z9

$449,900

Residential Freehold beds: 3 baths: 2.0

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Status:

Active

Prop. Type:

Residential Freehold

MLS® Num:

X12347301

Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms:

2

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This lovely end unit Semi-Detached home is right in the heart of downtown St. Catharines, and has been beautifully updated. Just have a look at the photos, and you'll notice the recently updated kitchen complete with all appliances, the recently updated main floor bathroom right off of the kitchen, the recently updated 2nd floor bathroom complete with a stunning walk-in shower & skylight to provide plenty of natural light, and all recently updated windows throughout the main floor & second floor of the home. Walk out to the rear yard deck just off of the updated kitchen; complete with hookup for a natural gas BBQ. There is also a large fenced in rear yard complete with a storage area. You're just steps away from the St. Catharines Bus Terminal, and less than a 5 minute walk from the Public Library, or the Market Square; which hosts the weekly Farmers Market. Walking distance to the Brock University Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, First Ontario Performing Arts Center, The Meridian Centre (Home of the Niagara IceDogs OHL Hockey Team), and an almost endless selection of restaurants, and a great downtown night life. Close access to Highway #406, the QEW Toronto bound & Niagara Falls/Fort Erie bound, a short drive to The Pen Centre or The Outlet Collection at Niagara, and to local golf courses as well. The location of this lovely home is very central to just about any amenity that you could ever want or need.

General Info:

Under Contract:

Hot Water Heater

Property Type:

Residential Freehold

Property Sub Type:

Semi-Detached

Home Style:

2-Storey

Approx. Age:

100+

Total Approx Floor Area:

1100-1500

Lot Size:

<.50

Depth:

120'2"36.6 m

Frontage:

20'2½"6.16 m

Direction Faces:

West

Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms:

2.0

Water supply:

Municipal

Kitchens:

1

Bedrooms Above Grade:

3

Kitchens Above Grade:

1

Rooms Above Grade:

6

Zoning:

M2

Additional Info:

Heating type:

Forced Air

Heating Fuel:

Gas

Foundation:

Unknown

Roof:

Shingles

Basement:

Unfinished

Fireplace/Stove:

No

Garage:

None

Garage Spaces:

0.0

Other Structures:

Fence - Full, Storage

Parking Features:

Private

Parking Spaces:

1

Total Parking Spaces:

1.0

Family Room:

No

Possession Details:

SEE SCHEDULE B (FOUND IN DOCUMENTS - 2 PAGES)

Pool:

None

Financial Info:

HST Applicable To Sale Price:

Included In

Assessment:

$186,000

Assessment Year:

2025

Taxes:

$3,301.28 / 2025

Assessment:

$186,000.00 / 2025

Listing Area:

St. Catharines

Listing Sub-Area:

451 - Downtown

County Or Parish:

Niagara

Property Features / Area Influences:

Fenced Yard, Golf, Hospital, Park, Public Transit, Arts Centre

Interior Features:

Garburator, Storage, Water Meter

Exterior Features:

Deck, Year Round Living

Easement/ Restrictions:

Unknown

Rental Items:

Hot Water Heater.

Inclusions:

All "6" of the following named appliances (refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave oven, washer, dryer) that are currently inside of the home are included in as is condition. All of the furnishings that are currently inside of the home are negotiable.

Exclusions:

None.

Exterior Finish:

Brick, Vinyl Siding

View:

Downtown

Room Information:

Floor

Type

Size

Other

Main

Dining Room

10'10"3.30 m × 10'6"3.20 m

Hardwood Floor, Combined w/Living

Main

Living Room

13'9"4.19 m × 11'2"3.40 m

Hardwood Floor, Combined w/Dining

Main

Kitchen

11'9¾"3.60 m × 10'10"3.30 m

B/I Dishwasher, B/I Microwave, Updated

Second

Bedroom

11'5¾"3.50 m × 11'2"3.40 m

Hardwood Floor

Second

Bedroom 2

11'5¾"3.50 m × 9'6"2.90 m

Hardwood Floor

Second

Bedroom 3

10'10"3.30 m × 9'10"3.00 m

Hardwood Floor

Basement

Laundry

11'2"3.40 m × 10'2"3.10 m

Unfinished

Basement

Other

22'4"6.81 m × 16'5"5.00 m

Unfinished

Bathrooms:

Floor

Ensuite

Pieces

Other

Main

No

2

5'7" x 2'7½" 2 Pc Bath, Updated

Second

No

3

7'6½" x 4'11" 3 Pc Bath, Skylight, Updated

Other Details:

Utilities Cable:

Available

Utilities Telephone:

Available

Utilities Gas:

Available

Utilities Hydro:

Available

Utilities Water:

Yes

Sewers:

Yes

Special Designation:

Unknown

Sewers:

Sewer

Air Conditioning:

Central Air

Central Vacuum:

No

Seller Property Info Statement:

No

Ensuite Laundry:

No

Laundry Level:

Lower Level

Listing Info:

Date Listed:

Aug 15, 2025

Original Price:

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  View of the Front of the House.
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  View of the Front Door Entrance.
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  House Number.
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  View of the Side of the House.
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  View of the Back of the House.
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  Deck on the Back of the House.
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  Sitting Area on the Deck overlooking Back Yard.
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  Hookup for a Gas BBQ.
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  Large Fully Fenced Back Yard.
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  Large Fully Fenced Back Yard.
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  Storage Area in the Back Yard.
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  Front Door Entrance Foyer.
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  Dining Room.
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  Dining Room.
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  Dining Room.
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  Dining Room.
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  Living Room.
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  Living Room.
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  Living Room & Dining Room.
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  Beautifully Updated Kitchen with Appliances.
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  Beautifully Updated Kitchen with Appliances.
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  Updated Kitchen Sink.
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  Insinkerator Food Waste Disposer.
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  Beautifully Updated Kitchen with Appliances.
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  Beautifully Updated Kitchen with Appliances.
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  Hide Away Cutting Board in Updated Kitchen.
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  Hide Away Cutting Board in Updated Kitchen.
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  Back Door Entrance Foyer.
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  Updated Main Floor 2-Piece Bathroom.
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  Staircase to Second Floor.
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  Updated Second Floor 3-Piece Bathroom.
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  Skylight in Updated Second Floor 3-Piece Bathroom.
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  Skylight in Updated Second Floor 3-Piece Bathroom.
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  Master Bedroom.
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  Bedroom.
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  Bedroom.
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  Electrical Breaker Panel
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  Air Conditioning Unit.
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  Air Conditioning Unit.
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  Furnace & Hot Water Tank.
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  Laundry Room in Basement with Washer & Dryer.
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  Unfinished Basement.
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  Unfinished Basement.

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Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE NRC REALTY

Data was last updated August 20, 2025 at 05:15 PM (UTC)

Area Statistics

Listings on market:

50

Avg list price:

$567,950

Min list price:

$425,000

Max list price:

$874,900

Avg days on market:

45

Min days on market:

5

Max days on market:

450

These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in St. Catharines. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.

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