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481 Main Street

481 Main Street

Port Colborne, ON

  • 2,824 sqft
  • Store W Apt/Office
  • 130 days on market
$839,000

Live, work, and invest all in one location.Turn-key, mixed-use opportunity in a high-traffic, high-visibility Port Colborne west location, offering a rare combination of commercial space, residential living, and strong investment value. The established storefront is currently operated as the well-known "BB's Variety," serving a steady base of loyal clientele. Set along the Main Street / Hwy 3 corridor on a 99' x 133' lot with ample paved parking for 10+ vehicles. Zoned DC (Downtown Commercial), the property allows for a wide range of uses including continued commercial operation, residential income, or future multi-residential potential.The commercial space is approximately 998 sq ft of retail area with storage and its own washroom. The business includes multiple revenue streams such as grocery, lotto, tobacco, and convenience items, with current hours of 8 AM - 8 PM and potential to expand.The residential portion - with private entrance through the store as well as from the exterior - is approximately 1,897 sq ft and includes a primary 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath layout across two levels, with original character home wood trim & features. Main floor has kitchen, living and dining areas, office/den, laundry, 3 pc bath & mudroom. Plus, a separate bachelor apartment on the 2nd level, complete with its own exterior entrance and 4-piece bath, is ideal for extended family or potential rental income. The full basement with 890 sq ft of additional space for storage or future use.A detached double garage, rebuilt in 2018 with hydro and heat, adds further utility for workshop or storage. Outdoor space includes a private deck, ground-level patio, and partially fenced yard.Updates include roof shingles (2016), commercial A/C (2021), electrical improvements with two 100-amp services, plumbing upgrades, and garage improvements including new electrical, furnace, and roof. An opportunity with multiple income streams, strong exposure, and future potential.

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Listing Details

Taxes (2025)
$9,664
Listed
April 29, 2026

Price History

Property

Lot Size
99 x 133.5 Feet

Parking

Garage
Double Detached

Location & Legal

Cross Street
Steele Street
Zoning
DC
Parcel Number
641430089
Possession
Flexible
Occupancy
Owner

Commercial

Office / Apartment Area
1826 Sq Ft

Included

Rental Items
Hot Water Heater, Security System

Community

Postal area L3K

Population
19,458
Private dwellings
9,086
Median age
50.8
Average household size
2.2
Median household income
$70,000

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

Commercial in Port Colborne · last 12 months

Median sold price
$490,000
Homes sold
254
Median days on market
40
Sale-to-list price
95.2%

Based on 254 recorded sales of commercial properties in Port Colborne over the last 12 months.

Listed by

RE/MAX NIAGARA REALTY LTD, BROKERAGE

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Commercial figures

Building area
2,824 sq ft
Price per sq ft
$297.10
Annual property tax
$9,664
Tax per sq ft
$3.42

Derived from the listing's own figures. Taxes are as reported by the listing brokerage and may be a prior year.

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