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78 RUSSELL Avenue

451 - Downtown St. Catharines L2R 1V7

$499,900

Residential Freehold beds: 3 baths: 2.0

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Active

Prop. Type:

Residential Freehold

MLS® Num:

X12973706

Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms:

2

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Welcome to 78 Russell Avenue! Located in the heart of St. Catharines, this attractive 2-storey home offers both comfort and convenience. As we walk up the steps, notice the spacious porch! Step inside to a bright and inviting living room, where the pot lights create a cozy and relaxing ambiance. Attractive laminate flooring runs throughout the home, offering both style and easy maintenance; perfect for kids and pets.The generous dining area provides ample space for family dinners and gatherings, with large windows allowing plenty of natural light to fill the space. Just off the dining room, the kitchen was updated in 2016 and features stainless steel appliances and a central island with seating for three-ideal for casual meals or morning coffee. Upstairs, a wooden staircase leads to three good-sized bedrooms, all with laminate flooring, along with a 4-piece bathroom. The basement offers additional living space, including a spacious recreation room, a 3-piece bathroom (basement updated in 2019), a large laundry room, and a furnace room. The basement is equipped with an electrical sump pump. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard; truly a gem in this downtown location and a safe haven for kids and pets. Harriet Tubman Public School, Catherine Street Park, and the Carol Disher Leash-Free Dog Park are all just a short 4-minute walk away.

General Info:

Under Contract:

Hot Water Heater

Property Type:

Residential Freehold

Property Sub Type:

Detached

Property Attached:

Yes

Home Style:

2-Storey

Approx. Age:

100+

Total Approx Floor Area:

1100-1500

Lot Size:

<.50

Lot Depth:

100'30.5 m

Lot Frontage:

32'9.75 m

Lot Details:

32.00 x 100.00

Direction Faces:

North

Bedrooms:

3+0

Bathrooms:

2.0

Water supply:

Municipal

Kitchens:

1

Kitchens in Basement:

0

Bedrooms Above Grade:

3

Bedrooms Below Grade:

0

Kitchens Above Grade:

1

Rooms Above Grade:

3

Rooms Below Grade:

2

Zoning:

R3

Additional Info:

Heating type:

Forced Air

Heating Fuel:

Gas

Fireplaces:

0

Cooling:

Yes

Foundation:

Concrete Block, Poured Concrete

Roof:

Asphalt Shingle

Basement:

Full, Finished

Fireplace/Stove:

No

Garage:

None

Garage Spaces:

0.0

Parking Features:

Other

Parking Spaces:

2

Total Parking Spaces:

2.0

Family Room:

No

Possession Details:

Flexible

Pool:

None

Link:

No

Financial Info:

HST Applicable To Sale Price:

Included In

Taxes:

$2,659 / 2025

Assessment:

$- / -

County:

Niagara

Listing Area:

St. Catharines

Listing Sub-Area:

451 - Downtown

Interior Features:

Carpet Free

Rental Items:

Hot Water Heater

Inclusions:

SS fridge, SS gas stove, dishwasher, 3 bar stools, mud room beer fridge, basement fridge and chest freezer, washer, dryer, all light fixtures, basementTV brackets, all window coverings, garden shed

Exterior Finish:

Vinyl Siding

Elevator:

No

Retirement:

No

Waterfront:

None

Room Information:

Floor

Type

Size

Other

Main

Kitchen

16'8¾"5.10 m × 9'10"3.00 m

Stainless Steel Appl, Double Sink

Main

Living Room

11'5¾"3.50 m × 10'10"3.30 m

Laminate

Main

Dining Room

15'9"4.80 m × 10'10"3.30 m

Laminate

Second

Primary Bedroom

17'9"5.41 m × 8'10"2.69 m

Laminate

Second

Bedroom

12'9½"3.90 m × 8'10"2.69 m

Laminate, Double Closet

Second

Bedroom 2

10'6"3.20 m × 9'10"3.00 m

Laminate, Double Closet

Basement

Recreation

16'1"4.90 m × 7'10½"2.40 m

Laminate

Basement

Laundry

10'6"3.20 m × 6'11"2.11 m

Basement

Furnace Room

13'1½"4.00 m × 6'11"2.11 m

Bathrooms:

Floor

Ensuite

Pieces

Other

Second

No

4

6'11" x 5'11" 4 Pc Bath

Basement

No

3

8'6" x 7'10½" 3 Pc Bath

Other Details:

UFFI:

No

Water Supply Types:

Unknown

Special Designation:

Unknown

Sewers:

Sewer

Air Conditioning:

Central Air

Central Vacuum:

No

Seller Property Info Statement:

No

Physically Handicapped-Equipped:

No

Listing Info:

Date Listed:

Apr 08, 2026

Original Price:

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  Welcome to 78 Russell Avenue!
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  Photo 2 of 36
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  Front entrance with view of driveway.
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  Generous porch to enjoy your morning coffee!
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  Step inside & notice the beautiful wood staircase.
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  The bright living room.
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  Pot lights were installed for cozy ambience.
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  Notice the attractive laminate throughout.
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  Dining room with LOTS of natural light.
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  Perfect spot for family and friends to gather.
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  The good sized kitchen with island.
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  Bright and spacious.
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  All stainless steel appliances.
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  The primary bedroom.
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  Large single closet, laminate throughout the home.
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  Lots of natural light upstairs as well.
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  The second bedroom.
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  Photo 18 of 36
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  This room offers a double closet.
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  The third bedroom.
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  Photo 21 of 36
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  The third bedroom also has a double closet.
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  An attractive 4-pc is found upstairs.
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  Let's explore the basement!
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  Comfortable recreation room.
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  Convenient office space in the back corner.
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  A 3-pc with walk-in shower services this level.
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  The basement laundry room.
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  Pathway to the backyard.
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  Comfortable patio in the backyard.
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  A yard this size is a great catch downtown!
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  Fully fenced, making it a safe place to play.
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  View of the back of the house.
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  Enjoy your Niagara Summers in this yard!
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  Convenient garden shed.
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  Photo 36 of 36

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Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE NRC REALTY

Data was last updated April 9, 2026 at 03:15 AM (UTC)

Area Statistics

Listings on market:

32

Avg list price:

$517,450

Min list price:

$360,000

Max list price:

$1,275,000

Avg days on market:

29

Min days on market:

1

Max days on market:

641

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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