For SaleOther · ApartmentMLS® #X13473728 · TRREB MLS®
505-105 Vansickle Rd, St. Catharines, Ontario
Rykert/Vansickle, St. Catharines, Ontario L2S 0G4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Type
- Other
- Basement
- Separate Entrance
$699,900
Estimated market value
About 505-105 Vansickle Rd
505-105 Vansickle Rd is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Rykert/Vansickle, St. Catharines, listed for sale at an asking price of $699,900 (MLS® X13473728).
Built in 2020, Villa Serena is an exclusive 55+ adult life lease community of only 52 units. Take the time to view & consider all this 5th floor unit of 1135 s.f. has to offer. The well-designed Caboto plan features quartz counters with breakfast bar, white kitchen cabinetry, tile backsplash, 4 kitchen appliances within an open-concept layout featuring high ceilings & walk out to the tiled balcony. There are 2 spacious bedrooms, an ensuite bathroom recently upgraded to a step-in shower plus full 2nd bathroom & a full in suite laundry room with stackable machines. The balcony provides a panoramic view of the sports field, park & escarpment. Villa Serena boasts above-average amenities, including an underground heated parking spot with a storage cage. Additionally, a large storage locker is conveniently located across from this unit in a well lit room with huge window. The main floor features an expansive party room with kitchen, a fireplace, piano, billiards, ping pong table and access to outdoor seating. Garden doors lead to the substantial patio with multiple gazebos, and 2 barbecues, all enclosed by wrought iron fencing and surrounded by mature oak trees. Other amenities include community sunrooms with a large balcony on each floor, a well equipped gym with a Universal machine, craft/sewing room & bicycle storage. The garage offers a car wash and the building is accessible by a secure keyless entry. This is an adult-only residence, however, young guests are welcome. Residents can have a small pet under 25 lbs., such as a cat, bird, or small dog. This luxury lifestyle includes property taxes within the affordable monthly maintenance fee. Moving day expenses are more affordable with the added benefit of no land transfer taxes upon closing. Villa Serena's exquisite design can truly only be appreciated during a visit. It is conveniently located near Club Roma events, the hospital, shopping, dining, a variety store, and Short Hills Provincial Park.
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Condition Score
Good1 documented update signal
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall−$2,008/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 27 condos with 2 bedrooms for lease in St. Catharines right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and the condo fee. This record states no property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
Key facts
- MLS® number
- X13473728
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Other
- Building Age
- 6-10
- Days on market
- Size
- 1000-1199 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Underground, 1 Parking
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 505-105 Vansickle Rd, St. Catharines, 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 | $699,900 | N/A | Ext | X13473728 |
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Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Other
- Style
- Apartment
- Community
- Rykert/Vansickle
- Municipality
- St. Catharines
Building
- Size
- 1000-1199 sqft
- Building Age
- 6-10
- Construction
- Brick Veneer
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Main, 1 × 4pc Main
- Basement Type
- Separate Entrance
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- Underground
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 0
- Total Parking
- 1
Utilities
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete, Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Rolled, Tar and Gravel, Other
- Fireplace
- No
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Extras
- Carbon monoxide detector, dishwasher, dryer, washer, garage door opener, microwave, stove, refrigerator, smoke detector, window coverings and light fixtures.
- Condo maint.
- $814
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living | 4.487 × 4.006 m | W/O To Balcony | Main |
| Dining | 3.934 × 3.867 m | Crown Moulding | Main |
| Kitchen | 2.785 × 4.341 m | Open Concept, Granite Counter | Main |
| Primary | 3.78 × 3.893 m | Double Closet, Large Window | Main |
| Bathroom | 2.433 × 2.682 m | 3 Pc Ensuite | Main |
| Br | 3.146 × 3.285 m | Double Closet, Large Window | Main |
| Bathroom | 1.788 × 2.225 m | 4 Pc Bath | Main |
| Laundry | 1.673 × 2.239 m | — | Main |
Map and tour
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $10,473
- Total land transfer tax
- $10,473
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $6,473
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 $699,900
- $5,998
- Ontario total
- $10,473
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 conservation2
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m250 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: 9.7 km9.7 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home1
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km1 km
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
- 1 facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Con Cast Pipe Inc. — Hy-Grade Precast Concrete, 930 m away. Facilities report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory above set thresholds; reporting a release is not a finding of harm.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 Alectra Utilities CorporationAt the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 90 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (90 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.90 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
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Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Glen Public SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades JK–8 | 550 m | 90%Grade 6 average |
| Westdale Public SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades JK–8 | 1.6 km | 84%Grade 6 average |
| St Anthony Catholic Elementary SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 1.9 km | 80%Grade 6 average |
| ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-St.CathConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades JK–8 | 4.3 km | 47%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSBN AcademyDSB Niagara | Public · grades 9–12 | 1.7 km | 71%Grade 9 math |
| Denis Morris Catholic High SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 3.1 km | 50%Grade 9 math |
| Sir Winston Churchill Secondary SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 3.6 km | 71%Grade 9 math |
| St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades 9–12 | 4.9 km | 74%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 | 2.7 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.
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Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $139,980
- Total mortgage amount
- $559,920
- Total interest payment
- $398,280
- Total purchase cost
- $1,098,180
- Mortgage payment
- $3,194/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
70%Monthly carrying cost
$4,008- Rent $2,000
- Shortfall $2,008
Rental income opens at $2,000, the median asking rent of 27 comparable homes for lease in St. Catharines. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
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