26 WELSTEAD Drive
St. Catharines, Ontario
- 3 bed
- 3 bath
- Single Family
Welcome to this beautifully maintained family home offering a bright, functional layout and stylish finishes throughout. Enjoy hardwood flooring throughout all 3 floors (2022), spacious principal rooms, and abundant natural light. The open-concept main floor is ideal for everyday living and entertaining, featuring a modern kitchen with ceramic flooring and granite countertops (2010), ample cabinetry, generous counter space, and seamless flow into the dining and living areas. The home's open living areas are a favourite feature, including the large family room and basement TV room, perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Upstairs offers well-appointed bedrooms, including a spacious primary retreat. The finished lower level provides flexible space for a family room, home office, gym, or recreation area, with quartz finishes in the basement. A dedicated laundry area, plenty of storage, and clean unfinished utility space offer added functionality and potential. Step outside to an exceptional 65' x 16' concrete patio (2015) with a 20' x 12' gazebo wired for lighting and a fan. The patio effectively doubles the living space and is enjoyed from spring through fall. Gemstone exterior lighting (2025) adds ambiance and curb appeal. Over $55,000 has been invested in these renovations and outdoor improvements. Located in a desirable, family-friendly west-end neighbourhood, close to schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, hospital, and major commuter routes, with easy access to hiking trails, wineries, sightseeing, and GO train/bus services. Move-in ready and offering a wonderful combination of comfort, functionality, entertaining space, and location, this exceptional home is perfect for families, professionals, or investors alike. Don't miss your opportunity to make it your own!
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- Westdale Public School0.4 km
Public · DSB Niagara · 250 students
Grade 3 reading: 84% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 63% met the provincial standard
- DSBN Academy0.5 km
Public · DSB Niagara · 230 students
Grade 6 math: 54% met the provincial standard
- Power Glen Public School0.7 km
Public · DSB Niagara · 350 students
Grade 3 reading: 89% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 80% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- DSBN Academy0.5 km
Public · DSB Niagara · 225 students
Grade 10 literacy: 91% met the provincial standard
- Denis Morris Catholic High School2.1 km
Catholic · Niagara CDSB · 930 students
Grade 10 literacy: 92% met the provincial standard
- Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School2.6 km
Public · DSB Niagara · 1025 students
Grade 10 literacy: 91% met the provincial standard
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area L2S
- Population
- 19,400
- Private dwellings
- 7,837
- Median age
- 42
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $82,000
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Single Family in St. Catharines · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $540,000
- Homes sold
- 1,612
- Median days on market
- 26
- Sale-to-list price
- 96.6%
Based on 1,612 recorded sales of single family properties in St. Catharines over the last 12 months.
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$159,800
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,925
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