For SaleAtt/Row/Twnhouse · 2-StoreyMLS® #X14166360 · TRREB MLS®
96 Esther Cres, Thorold, Ontario
Hurricane/Merrittville, Thorold, Ontario L3B 0G3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Lot Size
- 20.01 x 121.29 ft
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Type
- Att/Row/Twnhouse
- Basement
- Full
$530,000
Estimated market value
About 96 Esther Cres
96 Esther Cres is a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom freehold townhouse in Hurricane/Merrittville, Thorold, listed for sale at an asking price of $530,000 (MLS® X14166360).
Step into style and comfort with this immaculate, 5-year-old freehold townhome, offering the perfect blend of modern design, functionality, and low-maintenance living. Featuring 3 generously sized bedrooms and 3 contemporary bathrooms, this beautifully maintained home is truly move-in ready. Enjoy the added convenience of second-floor laundry, eliminating the hassle of carrying laundry up and down the stairs. With parking for 3 vehicles, including the garage, and a deep, tree-lined backyard offering a touch of privacy, this home delivers the comfort you desire with the ease of townhome living. The unfinished basement presents endless possibilities to customize the space to suit your needs-whether you envision a home gym, recreation room, play area, or additional living space. Just minutes from Brock University, Highway 406, excellent schools, and beautiful parks, with the excitement and attractions of Niagara Falls only a short drive away. Whether you're a first-time buyer, growing family, or savvy investor, this exceptional property is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Move in, make it yours, and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.
Insights
Condition Score
Good6 condition-related facts documented
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Near break-even−$417/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 12 townhouses with 3 bedrooms for lease in Thorold right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
Key facts
- Tax
- $4,790 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X14166360
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Att/Row/Twnhouse
- Building Age
- 6-15
- Days on market
- Size
- 1500-2000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 20.01 x 121.29 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Attached, 3 Parking
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 96 Esther Cres, Thorold, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $530,000 | N/A | For Sale | X14166360 |
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Estimate
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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Michelle Lacroix for a full comparative market analysis.
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Att/Row/Twnhouse
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Hurricane/Merrittville
- Municipality
- Thorold
Building
- Size
- 1500-2000 sqft
- Building Age
- 6-15
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc 2nd, 1 × 4pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc Main
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 2
- Total Parking
- 3
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 20.01 ft
- Depth
- 121.29 ft
- Lot Size
- 20.01 x 121.29 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- No
- Pool
- None
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Extras
- S/S Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer & Dryer, CAC, Window Coverings and all ELF's
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | 4.09 × 2.44 m | Open Concept | Main |
| Dining | 3.05 × 2.44 m | W/O To Deck | Main |
| Primary | 4.27 × 3.78 m | — | 2nd |
| 2nd Br | 3.14 × 2.99 m | — | 2nd |
| 3rd Br | 3.51 × 2.74 m | — | 2nd |
| Laundry | 0.0 × 0.0 m | Walk Through | 2nd |
| Living | 5.79 × 3.365 m | Hardwood Floor | Main |
Map and tour
Townhouses for sale in Hurricane/Merrittville right now
- For sale now
- 11
- Median asking price
- $630K
- New in 7 days
- 1
- Price cuts
- 27%
Middle half: $552K to $755K
5 in 28 days
3 listings
This home is asking 16% below the median, lower than three quarters of them.
See all homes in Hurricane/MerrittvilleAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $7,075
- Total land transfer tax
- $7,075
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $3,075
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $530,000
- $2,600
- Ontario total
- $7,075
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation3
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 6.4 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (6 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.500 m
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity2
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- Nearest airport: 8.9 km8.9 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home1
- Nearest rail line: 910 m910 m
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaOnly facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by Hydro One Networks Inc.At the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 70 m awayFixed wireless up to 25/5 Mbps. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (70 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.70 m
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell, Cogeco Connexion, Niagara Regional Broadband Network. Cable: Cogeco Connexion. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Last Mile Wireless Internet, NWIC, Rogers, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.Area-wide
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Each record is placed at the distance its own line states. None of it is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authorityor the record’s publisher.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quaker Road Public SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades JK–8 | 2.9 km | 80%Grade 6 average |
| Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 3.6 km | 83%Grade 6 average |
| Glendale Public SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades JK–8 | 3.8 km | 69%Grade 6 average |
| École élémentaire Nouvel HorizonConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades JK–6 | 4 km | 79%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ÉSC Saint-Jean-de-BrébeufConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades 9–12 | 3.1 km | 67%Grade 9 math |
| Notre Dame College SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 4.4 km | 56%Grade 9 math |
| Welland Centennial Secondary SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 4.6 km | 65%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire Franco-NiagaraConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades 9–12 | 5.5 km | 48%Grade 9 math |
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Lot
- Lot area
- 2,427 sq ft225 m²
- Street frontage
- 20.01 ft6.1 m
- Depth
- 121.29 ft37 m
The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by GeoWarehouse.
Comparable sales
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Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $106,000
- Total mortgage amount
- $424,000
- Total interest payment
- $301,400
- Total purchase cost
- $831,400
- Mortgage payment
- $2,418/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
34%Monthly carrying cost
$2,817- Rent $2,400
- Shortfall $417
Rental income opens at $2,400, the median asking rent of 12 comparable homes for lease in Thorold. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
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