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St. Catharines · Niagara Region · Downtown

81 Vale Avenue

Detached

MLS® #X13721314

Listed for$497,00012 days on market

2 bed 1 bath 3 parking 700-1100 sq ft~$552/sq ft

12 days on market
4 schools within 1 km
Transit stop ~180 m

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Measured against 64 recent comparable sales nearby — sign in free to see the range they sold in (boards require a verified email · VOW rules).

Est. all-in monthly~$2,579/momortgage + property tax + maintenance · 20% down · example rate (compounded semi-annually) — the math on the list price, not a quote or what you can afford. For real rates, Alex can connect you with a mortgage pro.

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4 schools within ~1 km · nearest transit stop ~0.18 km

Property information

What house buyers ask first

Lot size: 34.3 × 100 ft
Square footage: 700-1100 sq ft
Age: ~51-99 years old
Property tax: $3,200 / yr
Parking: 3 spaces · Detached
Basement: Full, Unfinished, Development Potential

Property summary

Property type: Detached
Style: Bungalow
Approx. age: 51-99 years
Lot size: 34.3 × 100 ft
Parking: 3 spaces · Detached
Heating: Forced Air
Air conditioning: Central Air
Basement: Full, Unfinished, Development Potential
Kitchens: 1
Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Property tax: $3,200 / yr
MLS®: X13721314

Room dimensions

Living Room

Main4.0 × 3.44 m

Dining Room

Main2.5 × 3.44 m

Mud Room

Ground3.41 × 1.74 m

Foyer

Main4.66 × 1.74 m

Kitchen

Main3.51 × 2.17 m

Laundry

Lower2.71 × 1.59 m

Bedroom

Main3.44 × 3.08 m

Bathroom

Main2.2 × 1.74 m

Bedroom 2

Main3.41 × 2.69 m

DenUnfinished

Basement2.9 × 3.38 m

DenUnfinished

Basement2.9 × 3.29 m

As stated by the MLS®, nothing inferred.

Nearby homes for sale

Below-comps first · all nearby homes shown, not just the good-value ones.

Detached

$399,900

Below recent sales

85 Grass Avenue

3 bed · 1 bath·700-1100 sq ft·3 parking

St. Catharines · Niagara Region

Listed 14 days ago · RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.

Detached

$449,500

Below recent sales

79 Carlton Street

3 bed · 2 bath·700-1100 sq ft·4 parking

St. Catharines · Niagara Region

Listed 20 days ago · Royal LePage Nrc Realty

Detached

$389,900

Below recent sales

134 1/2 York Street

2 bed · 1 bath·700-1100 sq ft·2 parking

St. Catharines · Niagara Region

Listed 26 days ago · RE/MAX Hendriks Team Realty

Detached

$429,900

Below recent sales

13 Mildred Avenue

2+1 bed · 2 bath·700-1100 sq ft·3 parking

St. Catharines · Niagara Region

Listed 12 days ago · Royal LePage Nrc Realty

Detached

$389,900

Below recent sales

22 Mildred Avenue

3 bed · 2 bath·700-1100 sq ft·3 parking

St. Catharines · Niagara Region

Listed 19 days ago · RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.

Detached

$450,000

Below recent sales

218 LAKE Street

2 bed · 2 bath·700-1100 sq ft·2 parking

St. Catharines · Niagara Region

Listed 14 days ago · Real Broker Ontario Ltd.

Listing states: renovated

The numbers that matter

Property tax: $3,200/yr
Est. all-in: ~$2,579/mo

Nearby rental listings are facts. Whether it works as a rental is a chat with Alex — not a number I’ll put on it.

Schools

Schools near this home, closest first by straight-line distance. These are factual locations — AskEmma doesn’t rate or rank schools.

Agate Private SchoolPrivate · Elementary & Secondary · ..0.5 km
Harriet Tubman Public SchoolPublic · Elementary & Secondary · DSB Niagara0.7 km
St Denis Catholic Elementary SchoolCatholic · Elementary & Secondary · Niagara CDSB0.8 km
St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational SchoolPublic · Secondary · DSB Niagara1.0 km
MAC Niagara Islamic SchoolPrivate · Elementary & Secondary · ..1.0 km
St Nicholas Catholic Elementary SchoolCatholic · Elementary & Secondary · Niagara CDSB1.3 km

Locations: Open Database of Educational Facilities (ODEF), Statistics Canada v2.1 (2022) · Open Government Licence – Canada. School locations as of 2022 — confirm current catchment and enrolment with the school board. For official provincial results, check EQAO.

Getting around

Public transit near this home, by straight-line distance. Factual locations from OpenStreetMap — not walking time, and not a rating.

Bus stopNearest transit · Bus stop~180 m
St. CatharinesNearest GO / rail · GO / regional rail~2.3 km

Locations: OpenStreetMap public-transit stops, © OpenStreetMap contributors · Open Database Licence (ODbL). Stop locations from OpenStreetMap — confirm current routes and service with the transit agency.

Community — St. Catharines

$540KMedian sold

38Median days on market

96.7%Sale-to-list

Median sold price · St. Catharines1-yr -4% · 3-yr -14%

Source: TRREB sold data via Repliers · all property types

Neighbourhood demographics — St. Catharines

136,803Population (2021)

44.8Median age

$72,000Median household income

64.4%Home owners

35.6%Renters

2.3Avg household size

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census

Description & details

Move in today, grow tomorrow. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom bungalow offers the perfect combination of modern updates and future potential. A brand-new bathroom, bright sunroom that doubles as the perfect home office, and a thoughtfully designed floor plan make everyday living both comfortable and functional. Downstairs, the basement has already been framed for a third bedroom and second bathroom, providing an excellent opportunity to expand your living space while adding instant value. Outside, you'll find a peaceful, low-maintenance yard accented by beautifully maintained gardens, creating the perfect setting to relax or entertain. The convenient rear entry provides easy access to the home while offering additional storage space for coats, shoes, seasonal items, or gardening equipment. Complete with a detached one-car garage and parking for three vehicles, this home offers both charm and practicality. Situated on a quiet, family-friendly street, you'll enjoy easy access to shopping, parks, schools, major highways, and all the amenities of downtown St. Catharines, including its vibrant restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and entertainment. Ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect balance of modern updates, future potential, and a convenient location.

The data only goes so far — condition, light and layout are worth seeing in person, with a home inspection, before you commit.

Listed by REVEL REALTY INC.. Showings via AskEmma by Alex Goodman, Sales Representative, RE/MAX Your Community Realty, Brokerage.