Living (4.01 × 4.26)
Level: Main
176 James St
Downtown, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 5C5
Description
BEAUTIFULLY renovated, tastefully decorated brownstone is nestled in an urban chic downtown location on trendy "Lawyer's Row". This stunning home has been updated to today's standards while preserving the character and fine craftmanship in such details as intricate ceilings, high coved moldings, wide baseboards, stained glass, marble fireplace. Renovated throughout by HGTV's Scott McGillivray and interior design byJohn Kazmir, bringing luxurious interiors, gorgeous lighting, custom cabinetry and open light filled spaces. Chef's gourmet kitchen with large island, coffered ceiling, quartz counters, Thermador stainless steel gas range, fridge, dishwasher and 36 bottle high end wine fridge, heated floors, second staircase to 2nd floor, walkout to cedar screened Sunroom overlooking private, landscaped backyard, ideal for seasonal entertaining. Inlaid hardwood throughout, deep windows, 10 ft. ceilings on main and second floors, custom bookshelves, 2 pc powder rm. Second floor w/ 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths incl. ensuite privilege w/claw foot tub, reclaimed brick wall, stained glass window. Second full bath w/laundry, double sinks, glass shower, hydronic towel warmer. Updated windows, roof (2018) high efficiency boiler (2018) c/air (2018). NEW ONE OF A KIND GLASS WALLED WINE CELLAR - up to 2100 bottle CAPACITY, Vintage Cellar wine racks & 2 wall mounted oak Champagne racks. Ideally located a short walk to Montebello Park, downtown businesses, shops and cafes, Niagara's best restaurants, Meridian Arena, Performing Arts Centre. Close to major highways, Ridley College, Brock U, Toronto, Hamilton, Buffalo & Niagara airports, fabulous hiking and cycling trails, scenic Niagara wine routes, all amenities., Commercial zoning allows many live/work opportunities. This impeccable home will impress the most discerning buyer! See Supplemental documents for additional information and features.
01 / Property recordListing detailsFacts, history, rooms and location
Key Facts
- MLS® #
- X13228818
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Days on market
- Tax
- $5,300
- Size
- 2500-3000 sqft
- Lot
- 40 × 115 Feet
- Parking
- None, 4 Parking
Listing History
Buy/Sell history for 176 James St, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $899,000 | N/A | For Sale | X13228818 |
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Property Details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Downtown
- Municipality
- St. Catharines
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 2pc, Main
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 4pc, 2nd
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 4pc, 2nd
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 1
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Radiant
Building
- Size
- 2500-3000 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Parking
- Driveway
- Private, Other
- Garage Type
- None
- Add. Parking
- 4
- Total Parking
- 4
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Lot Size
- 40 × 115 Feet
- Lot Size Code
- Feet
Additional
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Y
- Pool
- None
- Den
- Y
- Family room
- Y
- Extras
- all tall white wardrobes on second floor and basement, kitchen fridge, wine fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, Miele washer and ductless dryer
Rooms (11)
Dining (4.11 × 4.8)
Level: Main
Family (5.0 × 5.41)
Level: Main
Kitchen (3.75 × 6.09)
Eat-In Kitchen
Level: Main
Sunroom (3.65 × 4.57)
Level: Main
Bathroom (0.701 × 1.95)
Level: Main
Primary (3.96 × 6.09)
Level: 2nd
Br (3.96 × 3.96)
Level: 2nd
Br (3.88 × 3.96)
Level: 2nd
Bathroom (1.252 × 3.688)
Ensuite Bath · Leaded Glass · Semi Ensuite
Level: 2nd
Bathroom (1.252 × 6.217)
Double Sink
Level: 2nd
Location
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
12 records read 6 on record nearby 6 checked, none on recordRead 2026-11-03
Water and conservation
- No mapped wetland within 120 m
- 1 water-supply well recorded within 250 mIt was drilled for domestic use; 14 test or monitoring holes also recorded. From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 6.1 m.
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
- Nearest airport: 6.2 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Kemira Chemicals Canada Inc. — KEMIRA CHEMCIALS CANADA INC. - ST CATS., 2.0 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet
- Electricity is distributed here by Alectra Utilities Corporation
- 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.
- 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.
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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