176 James Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5C5
St. Catharines, ON L2R 5C5
Quick cost estimateKnown monthly subtotal$4,624.57 / monthLand transfer tax $14,455One-time estimate
Quick cost estimate
$4,624.57 / monthKnown monthly subtotal
- Mortgage principal & interest
- $4,182.90
- Property tax / month
- $441.67
- Maintenance / month
- Period / amount not reported
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Unknown expenses excluded. Mortgage insurance and closing costs are excluded; add insurance and utilities in the assumptions.
Land transfer tax · one time
- Transfer tax total
- $14,455
Before rebates, surcharges and fees. Not part of the monthly subtotal.
Tax assumptions & breakdown
Toronto municipal land transfer tax does not apply to this listing outside the City of Toronto.
- Ontario tax
- $14,455
- Toronto municipal tax
- $0
Current purchase scenario, before rebates, foreign-buyer taxes and fees. Confirm residence classification. Not historical tax paid; excluded from the monthly subtotal.
Ontario rates · Toronto rates (April 2026)
Eligible first-time purchasers may qualify for an Ontario land transfer tax refund of up to $4,000. Toronto buyers may also qualify for a separate municipal rebate of up to $4,475. Eligibility varies and these maximums are not guaranteed savings. See official eligibility links and details.
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About this home
BEAUTIFULLY renovated, tastefully decorated brownstone is nestled in an urban chic downtown location on trendy "Lawyer's Row". This stunning home has been updated to today's standards while preserving the character and fine craftmanship in such details as intricate ceilings, high coved moldings, wide baseboards, stained glass, marble fireplace. Renovated throughout by HGTV's Scott McGillivray and interior design byJohn Kazmir, bringing luxurious interiors, gorgeous lighting, custom cabinetry and open light filled spaces. Chef's gourmet kitchen with large island, coffered ceiling, quartz counters, Thermador stainless steel gas range, fridge, dishwasher and 36 bottle high end wine fridge, heated floors, second staircase to 2nd floor, walkout to cedar screened Sunroom overlooking private, landscaped backyard, ideal for seasonal entertaining. Inlaid hardwood throughout, deep windows, 10 ft. ceilings on main and second floors, custom bookshelves, 2 pc powder rm. Second floor w/ 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths incl. ensuite privilege w/claw foot tub, reclaimed brick wall, stained glass window. Second full bath w/laundry, double sinks, glass shower, hydronic towel warmer. Updated windows, roof (2018) high efficiency boiler (2018) c/air (2018). NEW ONE OF A KIND GLASS WALLED WINE CELLAR - up to 2100 bottle CAPACITY, Vintage Cellar wine racks & 2 wall mounted oak Champagne racks. Ideally located a short walk to Montebello Park, downtown businesses, shops and cafes, Niagara's best restaurants, Meridian Arena, Performing Arts Centre. Close to major highways, Ridley College, Brock U, Toronto, Hamilton, Buffalo & Niagara airports, fabulous hiking and cycling trails, scenic Niagara wine routes, all amenities., Commercial zoning allows many live/work opportunities. This impeccable home will impress the most discerning buyer! See Supplemental documents for additional information and features.
Home details
- Days on market
- Not reported
- Property type
- Detached
- MLS® number
- X13228818
- Source status
- New
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Postal code
- L2R 5C5
- Kitchens
- 1
- Kitchens above grade
- 1
- Kitchens below grade
- 0
- Family room / den
- Yes
- Interior size (reported range)
- 2500-3000
- Lot size
- < .50 acres (reported range)
- Lot depth
- 115 ft
- Garage parking spaces
- Not reported
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Occupancy
- Owner
- Possession type
- 1-29 days
- Garage
- None
- Annual property tax
- 5300
- Basement
- Full, Partially Finished
- Interior features
- Carpet Free
- Architectural style
- 2-Storey
- Parking features
- Private, Other
- Pool features
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Waterfront
- No
- Garage available
- No
- Heating system
- Radiant
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Direction facing
- East
- Construction materials
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
- MLS entry age (not confirmed DOM)
- 157 days
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Utilities and services
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Heating system
- Radiant
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
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Rooms & virtual tours
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- Bedrooms above grade
- 3
- Bedrooms below grade
- 0
- Rooms above grade
- 12
- Rooms below grade
- 0
- Den / family room reported
- Yes
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Listing dates & price record
- Asking amount
- $899,000
Original MLS entry
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- Region / county
- NIAGARA
- Municipality
- ST. CATHARINES
- MLS® community
- 451 - Downtown
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Schools, transit & everyday places
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Nearby publicly funded schools
Within 5 km · approximate straight-line distances, not walking routes or attendance eligibility.
School year 2024-2025 · Preliminary · publisher extract 2026-09-14.
St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Catholic
149 Church St, St Catharines
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 78%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 61%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 33%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 82%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 82%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 18%
St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School ↗
Secondary · 9-12 · English · Public
34 Catherine St, St Catharines
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 9 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 74%
- Grade 10 OSSLT (first-attempt pass)
- 85%
ÉÉC Immaculée-Conception ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · French · Catholic
School board: CS catholique MonAvenir ↗
153 Church rue, St Catharines
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
No published percentages for these measures in this source record.
Harriet Tubman Public School
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Public
84 Henry Street, St. Catharines
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 71%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 67%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 60%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 84%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 90%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 60%
St Denis Catholic Elementary School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Catholic
175 Carlton St, St Catharines
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 81%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 76%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 62%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 100%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 94%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 50%
Edith Cavell Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Public
1 Monck St, St Catharines
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 91%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 91%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 70%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 100%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 93%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 36%
Connaught Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Public
28 Prince St, St Catharines
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 90%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 73%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 83%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 95%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 100%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 86%
Grapeview Public School ↗
Elementary · JK-8 · English · Public
106 First St Louth, St Catharines
Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025
Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.
- Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 97%
- Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 88%
- Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 85%
- Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
- 95%
- Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
- 95%
- Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
- 73%
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Transit near this property
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Rail & subway · within 5 km
- St. Catharines GOGO Transit · Train1.6 km
Bus & streetcar · within 2 km
- St. Catharines Downtown TerminalGO Transit · Bus533 m
- St. Catharines Fairview MallGO Transit · Bus1.9 km
Sources & service information
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- GO Transit source · feed 2026-10-28 to 2026-11-27 · checked 2026-11-02 14:57:59 UTC · Licence · Agency website
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Home and neighbourhood overview
176 James Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5C5, St. Catharines is listed for sale as a Detached. The listing reports 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reported interior area of 2500-3000 (units not reported), kitchens reported as 1, parking spaces reported as 4, lot size reported as < .50 acres (reported range). Asking price: $899,000. Occupancy is reported as Owner. Review the Home details, room measurements and utility sections below to compare reported specifications; confirm important details with the listing brokerage. MLS® X13228818.
The Ministry’s school dataset lists St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School approximately 674 m from the property’s mapped location. The published GO Transit feed includes St. Catharines GO, approximately 1.6 km away.
Local context
The Ministry’s school dataset lists St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School approximately 674 m from the property’s mapped location.
The published GO Transit feed includes St. Catharines GO, approximately 1.6 km away.
Sources & distance notes
Distances are approximate straight-line estimates to mapped points or area centres. School proximity does not establish attendance eligibility. Published transit locations do not confirm service at this moment.
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Listing brokerage: ROYAL LEPAGE NRC REALTY. Displayed by EnterHome Realty. Source: authorized IDX record, MLS® X13228818. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.