For SaleDetached · BungalowMLS® #X14167554 · TRREB MLS®
126 Grass Ave, St. Catharines, Ontario
Downtown, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 1T4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Lot Size
- 36 x 100 ft
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Type
- Detached
- Basement
- Full
$389,000
Estimated market value
About 126 Grass Ave
126 Grass Ave is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached house in Downtown, St. Catharines, listed for sale at an asking price of $389,000 (MLS® X14167554).
Come home for the holidays in this cozy, two-bedroom home with over 900 ft2 of main floor living space. 126 Grass Avenue is move-in ready, while still providing an opportunity to inject sweat equity by refinishing the basement, which features a separate entrance. On the main floor, everything is done! The large, eat-in kitchen is located in the rear, south-facing addition, making it a bright space to gather for quick meals or snacks. Garden doors from the kitchen lead to the deck, perfect for summer barbecuing or simply enjoy a morning coffee. Both bedrooms are on the main floor, along with the updated main bath. If you love to host, the spacious dining room flows into the living room, providing plenty of space for family dinners and a comfortable place to sit down and relax. Move in with confidence, knowing several significant updates have already been completed, including exterior siding (2021), central air (2023), brand-new dishwasher (2026) and fridge (2025). Plumbing has been brought up to code, and a sump pump has been installed. Outside, the rear yard is fully fenced, and the asphalt driveway can accommodate up to four vehicles. For first-time homebuyers, downsizers or investors, this is a fantastic opportunity at a very competitive price. Don't miss out! Book your showing today!
Insights
Condition Score
Good1 documented update signal
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Near break-even−$238/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 17 homes with 2 bedrooms for lease in Downtown right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
Key facts
- Tax
- $3,150 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X14167554
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Days on market
- Size
- 700-1100 sqft
- Lot Size
- 36 x 100 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 4 Parking
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 126 Grass Ave, St. Catharines, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
Dates and closing prices are shown to signed-in members.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date Start— | — | $389,000 | — | For Sale | X14167554 |
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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
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Community
- Downtown
- Municipality
- St. Catharines
Building
- Size
- 700-1100 sqft
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Main
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 4
- Total Parking
- 4
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 36 ft
- Depth
- 100 ft
- Lot Size
- 36 x 100 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Roof
- Fibreglass Shingle
- Fireplace
- No
- Pool
- None
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Extras
- Fridge, Stove (as-is), dishwasher (2026), range hood, washer, dryer, electrical light fixtures, bathroom mirror
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living | 2.82 × 5.56 m | Open Concept | Main |
| Dining | 2.79 × 3.89 m | Large Window | Main |
| Kitchen | 3.15 × 5.69 m | Eat-In Kitchen, French Doors, O/Looks Backyard | Main |
| Primary | 2.82 × 3.76 m | Double Closet | Main |
| 2nd Br | 2.82 × 3.58 m | Large Window | Main |
| Bathroom | 1.78 × 2.26 m | 3 Pc Bath | Main |
Map and tour
Detached homes for sale in Downtown right now
- For sale now
- 46
- Median asking price
- $500K
Middle half: $400K to $669K
This home is asking 22% below the median, lower than three quarters of them.
See all homes in DowntownAsking 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
- $4,310
- Total land transfer tax
- $4,310
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $310
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 $389,000
- $2,085
- Ontario total
- $4,310
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Denis Catholic Elementary SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 500 m | 81%Grade 6 average |
| Harriet Tubman Public SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades JK–8 | 500 m | 78%Grade 6 average |
| St Nicholas Catholic Elementary SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 1.2 km | 61%Grade 6 average |
| ÉÉC Immaculée-ConceptionConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades JK–8 | 1.3 km | 51%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades 9–12 | 850 m | 74%Grade 9 math |
| Eden High SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades 9–12 | 2.4 km | 73%Grade 9 math |
| Lifetime Learning Centre Secondary SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades 9–12 | 2.5 km | — |
| Saint Francis Catholic Secondary SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 2.7 km | 71%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.
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Catharines GO | GO Transit train: Lakeshore West | 2.5 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: GO Transit schedule data (GTFS) from Metrolinx under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx, downloaded October 18, 2026. Data used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx.
Lot
- Lot area
- 3,600 sq ft334 m²
- Street frontage
- 36 ft11 m
- Depth
- 100 ft30.5 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 MPAC.
Comparable sales
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Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $77,800
- Total mortgage amount
- $311,200
- Total interest payment
- $221,300
- Total purchase cost
- $610,300
- Mortgage payment
- $1,775/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
31%Monthly carrying cost
$2,038- Rent $1,800
- Shortfall $238
Rental income opens at $1,800, the median asking rent of 17 comparable homes for lease in Downtown. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
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