For SaleDetached · BungalowMLS® #X13744972 · TRREB MLS®
88 October Dr, St. Catharines, Ontario
Lakeshore, St. Catharines, Ontario L2N 6J6
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Lot Size
- 184.51 x 430 ft
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Type
- Detached
- Basement
- None
$8,500,000
Estimated market value
About 88 October Dr
88 October Dr is a 4-bedroom, 6-bathroom detached house in Lakeshore, St. Catharines, listed for sale at an asking price of $8,500,000 (MLS® X13744972).
88 October Drive; The Crown Jewel of Niagara. Welcome to 88 October Drive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own what is truly one of the most iconic and exclusive waterfront estates in the Niagara Region. This is the only property in the entire area offering a nearly two-acre gated estate with its own private marina and sandy beach, a rare and extraordinary combination. With the ability to dock boats and Sea-Doos right in your backyard, and with private beach access directly on Lake Ontario, this is lakefront living at its absolute peak. Nestled on a quiet street in a prestigious lakeside community, 88 October Drive is the kind of property that simply cannot be replicated. It is fully serviced with city water, sewer, and natural gas a true rarity for waterfront estates of this scale. Every inch of this property has been curated to offer the finest blend of luxury, functionality, and timeless design.The current residence is a sprawling custom bungalow, designed for refined living and effortless entertaining. The home spans nearly 6000 square feet across two thoughtfully planned wings one dedicated to daily living and private bedroom quarters, the other focused on wellness, leisure, and entertainment. Anchoring the layout is a chefs kitchen and grand open-concept living and dining area, designed to take full advantage of the panoramic lake views.
Insights
Condition Score
Good6 condition-related facts documented
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall−$36,856/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 7 detached homes with 4 bedrooms for lease in St. Catharines right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
Key facts
- Tax
- $18,920 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13744972
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 0-5
- Days on market
- Size
- 5000 + sqft
- Lot Size
- 184.51 x 430 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 3 Attached, 22 Parking
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 88 October Dr, 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 | $8,500,000 | N/A | For Sale | X13744972 |
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Estimate
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Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- Bungalow
- Community
- Lakeshore
- Municipality
- St. Catharines
Building
- Size
- 5000 + sqft
- Building Age
- 0-5
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 2pc Ground, 2 × 4pc Ground, 3 × 3pc Ground
- Basement Type
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 3
- Additional Parking
- 19
- Total Parking
- 22
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 184.51 ft
- Depth
- 430 ft
- Lot Size
- 184.51 x 430 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Metal
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Pool
- Inground
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Rm | 6.1 × 18.29 m | Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling | Ground |
| Office | 3.05 × 3.35 m | — | Ground |
| Br | 3.96 × 3.96 m | Sliding Doors | Ground |
| Primary | 9.14 × 5.49 m | Ensuite Bath, Sliding Doors, W/I Closet | Ground |
| Br | 3.66 × 4.27 m | Ensuite Bath, 3 Pc Ensuite | Ground |
| Br | 3.66 × 4.27 m | Ensuite Bath, 3 Pc Ensuite | Ground |
| Rec | 8.53 × 7.32 m | Fireplace, Sliding Doors | Ground |
| Exercise | 7.62 × 7.93 m | Sliding Doors, Vaulted Ceiling | Ground |
| Bathroom | 1.83 × 1.22 m | 2 Pc Bath | Ground |
| Bathroom | 1.83 × 1.22 m | 3 Pc Bath | Ground |
| Bathroom | 2.44 × 1.52 m | 3 Pc Ensuite | Ground |
| Bathroom | 2.44 × 1.52 m | 3 Pc Ensuite | Ground |
| Bathroom | 4.88 × 3.66 m | 4 Pc Bath | Ground |
| Bathroom | 3.66 × 1.83 m | 4 Pc Ensuite | Ground |
| Media/Ent | 6.71 × 6.4 m | — | Ground |
Map and tour
Detached homes for sale in Lakeshore right now
- For sale now
- 21
- Median asking price
- $779K
- New in 7 days
- 6
- Price cuts
- 19%
Middle half: $700K to $990K
11 in 28 days
4 listings
This home is asking 991% above the median, higher than three quarters of them.
See all homes in LakeshoreAsking 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
- $198,975
- Total land transfer tax
- $198,975
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $194,975
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 $2,000,000
- $32,000
- 2.5% from $2,000,000 to $8,500,000
- $162,500
- Ontario total
- $198,975
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: 5.8 km5.8 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
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Regional Municipality of Niagara — Port Dalhousie Wastewater Treatment Plant, 1.4 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.1 km
- 2 federal contaminated sites within 1 kmAll of them are closed. The federal inventory covers federal land only, not 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 30 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (30 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.30 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
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Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove Public SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades JK–8 | 700 m | 87%Grade 6 average |
| St James Catholic Elementary SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 750 m | 87%Grade 6 average |
| Dalewood Public SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades 1–8 · French Immersion | 1.1 km | 88%Grade 6 average |
| École élémentaire L'HéritageConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades JK–8 | 1.5 km | 85%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Simcoe Secondary SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 1.4 km | 66%Grade 9 math |
| Saint Francis Catholic Secondary SchoolNiagara CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 1.7 km | 71%Grade 9 math |
| Lifetime Learning Centre Secondary SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades 9–12 | 1.9 km | — |
| Eden High SchoolDSB Niagara | Public · grades 9–12 | 2 km | 73%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
- 79,339 sq ft7,371 m²
- Street frontage
- 184.51 ft56.2 m
- Depth
- 430 ft131.1 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.
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Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $1,700,000
- Total mortgage amount
- $6,800,000
- Total interest payment
- $4,833,700
- Total purchase cost
- $13,333,700
- Mortgage payment
- $38,779/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
96%Monthly carrying cost
$40,356- Rent $3,500
- Shortfall $36,856
Rental income opens at $3,500, the median asking rent of 7 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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