196 King Street, St. Catharines, ON

$699,900
MLS#:X12949112
0 beds
0 baths
Commercial
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Property Highlights

Welcome to this remarkable office located in the coveted neighborhood of 451 - Downtown. Offering a sublime balance of structural integrity and modern aesthetic appeal, this residence presents an exceptional opportunity offered at $699,900 to acquire a beautiful home in a highly sought-after setting. Designed for both comfortable daily living and elegant entertaining, the layout maximizes natural light, functional flow, and lifestyle utility.

  • 0 Bedrooms and 0 Bathrooms
  • Premium 40.9 x 142 ft lot size
  • equipped with yes central cooling and highly efficient gas forced air closed heating

Description

Prime opportunity to acquire a downtown property offering a modern, turn-key mixed-use building with exceptional street exposure, rare private on-site parking, and outstanding long-term development potential. Ideally suited for investors or owner-operators, this versatile asset combines strong commercial and residential components with flexible M2 zoning, supporting a wide range of uses, including commercial, residential, or mixed-use development. The property features a ramp up to a welcoming wrap-around porch, while the interior offers a functional, adaptable layout suitable for a variety of professional uses. Multiple exterior entrances provide excellent flexibility for single or multi-tenant configurations, offering exceptional accessibility and future adaptability. Offering approximately 2,235 sq. ft. of finished above-grade space plus an additional 800 sq. ft. in the basement, this property presents an excellent opportunity to customize to your needs. The main floor features a spacious open-concept co-working office, two private offices, a boardroom-style office, and an inviting front foyer complete with a coffee station and a convenient 2-piece washroom. The upper level includes an oversized executive office, three additional private offices, and a well-appointed 3-piece bathroom. Positioned on a high-traffic downtown corridor surrounded by established businesses, restaurants, cafes, and local amenities, the property benefits from consistent exposure and strong foot traffic. Just steps from the Meridian Centre, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, transit hub, GO Station, and with quick access to Highway 406 and the QEW, the location offers unmatched connectivity across the region. Whether expanding an investment portfolio or securing a strategic location for a growing business, this property delivers exceptional visibility, versatility, and future development potential in one of the city's most desirable downtown settings.

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Key Features

Property Type
Commercial

Additional Details

StatusExtension
Listed Date4/2/2026
Transaction TypeFor Sale

Property Details

Property Sub-TypeOffice
Lot Size40.9 × 142 Feet
CountyNiagara
Annual Tax$11,053.81

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces8
Garage TypeNone

Heating & Cooling

Heat TypeGas Forced Air Closed
CoolingYes

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No

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196 King Street, St. Catharines, ON
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$1.2M - $1.4M

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Interest Rate5.25%
Down Payment$44,990 (6.4%)
* Minimum Canadian down payment required for this price is $44,990.
Amortization Period25 Years
Estimated Monthly Payment$3,903Based on a loan of $654,910 over 25 years.
Purchase Price$699,900
Loan Amount$654,910
Provincial Land Transfer Tax:$10,473
Total Estimated Closing Taxes:$10,473

About Purchasing a Home in St. Catharines, ON

For a property listed at $699,900 in St. Catharines, the legal minimum down payment is $44,990 under current Canadian banking regulations. This calculation applies a 5% requirement on the first $500,000, 10% on the next $499,999, and a flat 20% on any amount exceeding $1,000,000.

Additionally, buyers in Ontario must budget for the Provincial Land Transfer Tax, which is estimated at $10,473 for this transaction. As this listing is in St. Catharines (outside the City of Toronto), no additional municipal land transfer tax is levied, resulting in total estimated land transfer taxes of $10,473.

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City & Neighborhood Guide

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Verified Local Data
City Population6,202,225
City Median Age39.6 Yrs
City Ownership65% Owners
Avg Area List Price$705,824

People & Families

Age Distribution

Household Composition

One-person households
25%
Families with children
50%
Couples without children
24%
Other households
0%

Top Ethnic Origins

Chinese11%
English9%
Indian9%
Irish8%

Local Schools Guide

Elementary Schools

Immaculée-Conception
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6.3
St Nicholas
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4.4
Harriet Tubman
Public84 Henry Street, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 5V4
6.3
St Denis
Public175 Carlton Street, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 1S1
5.4
Connaught
Public28 Prince Street, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3X7
8.5

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Tenure (Ownership vs Rental)

Owner-Occupied65%
Rented35%

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