218 LAKE Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5Z2
451 - Downtown, St. Catharines · Near intersection lake/carlton · View map
About this home
Welcome to 218 Lake Street, a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached home in St. Catharines' desirable Haig neighbourhood. The updated main floor features a bright open-concept living and dining area, a modern kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, two comfortable bedrooms, and an updated bathroom. The kitchen offers direct access to the backyard, making summer BBQs and outdoor entertaining easy. Enjoy the private, fully fenced backyard with mature landscaping, established gardens, and a spacious deck-perfect for relaxing, gardening, or hosting friends. A standout feature is the detached garage, transformed into a finished entertaining and flex space complete with a bar, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Use it as a hangout, game room, hobby space, or home office. Additional attic storage is accessible by a pull-down ladder. The lower level offers laundry, storage, a recreation/den area, and a large 3-piece bathroom with a clawfoot tub. With approximately 5'10" ceiling height, the basement is best suited for recreation, hobbies, and storage rather than conventional additional living space or a secondary suite. Conveniently located near downtown St. Catharines, restaurants, cafés, groceries, parks, schools, and everyday amenities. Buyers should expect some street activity, while the fenced backyard offers a more private outdoor retreat. A pre-listing home inspection is available to interested buyers. If you're looking for an updated main floor, a beautiful backyard, unique entertaining space, and an urban location without needing a finished basement or secondary suite, 218 Lake Street is worth a look!
The home
- Type
- Bungalow
- Style
- Bungalow
- Square footage
- 700-1100 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 5
- Basement
- Partially Finished, Partial Basement
- Lot size
- 35 x 100 ft
- Faces
- East
- Approximate age
- 51-99 years
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Vinyl Siding
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- No
Garage & parking
- Garage
- Detached
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Driveway spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 2
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $2,879/yr
- Tax year
- 2026
- Occupancy
- Vacant
- Possession
- Immediate
- Cross street
- intersection lake/carlton
- Neighbourhood
- 451 - Downtown
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$478 (at 900 sq ft)
- Listed
- Oct 16, 2026 · 4 days ago
- MLS® number
- X14085460
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The home and its surroundings
- Deck
- Hot Tub
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
218 LAKE Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5Z2
451 - Downtown, St. Catharines · Near intersection lake/carlton
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Listing history for 218 LAKE Street
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Frequently asked questions about 218 LAKE Street
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 218 LAKE Street listed for, and what would it cost each month?
218 LAKE Street is listed for $429,900. With 20% down ($85,980), the mortgage payment would be roughly $1,734 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $1,974 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 218 LAKE Street freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
218 LAKE Street is a bungalow in 451 - Downtown, St. Catharines. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 218 LAKE Street have?
218 LAKE Street has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Does 218 LAKE Street have a garage and parking?
Yes. The listing shows the garage as detached, with room for 1 car. The driveway adds 2 spaces. In total the listing counts 2 parking spaces.
Does 218 LAKE Street have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as partially finished, partial basement. Finished basement space is usually not counted in the square footage shown.
What style of home is 218 LAKE Street?
218 LAKE Street is a bungalow. A bungalow has all of its main living space, including the bedrooms, on one floor, usually over a full basement.
How big is 218 LAKE Street, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 700 and 1,100 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 35 x 100 ft.
How is 218 LAKE Street heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). Cooling is central air.
What are the property taxes for 218 LAKE Street?
Property taxes are $2,879 a year (2026), or about $240 a month.
Where is 218 LAKE Street?
218 LAKE Street is in the 451 - Downtown community of St. Catharines. The nearest main intersection is intersection lake/carlton. The postal code is L2R 5Z2.
How long has 218 LAKE Street been on the market?
218 LAKE Street was listed on October 16, 2026. It has been on the market for 4 days. It is an active listing (MLS® X14085460). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar bungalows near 218 LAKE Street asking?
Similar bungalow-style homes for sale nearby right now include 68 Carlton Street at $430,000 (2+1 bed), 40 St. Patrick Street at $399,000 (2 bed) and 134 1/2 York Street at $379,900 (2 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 218 LAKE Street sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
How do I book a showing at 218 LAKE Street?
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*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.