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St. Catharines · Niagara Region · Secord Woods

25 Bessey Street

Duplex

MLS® #X14150228

Listed for$449,0002 days on market

2+2 bed 2 bath 2 parking 1500-2000 sq ft~$257/sq ft

New this week
5 schools within 1 km
Transit stop ~1.1 km

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Est. all-in monthly~$2,489/momortgage + property tax + maintenance · 20% down · example rate (compounded semi-annually) — the math on the list price, not a quote or what you can afford. For real rates, Alex can connect you with a mortgage pro.

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5 schools within ~1 km · nearest transit stop ~1.1 km

Property information

What house buyers ask first

Lot size: 33.11 × 66 ft
Square footage: 1500-2000 sq ft
Age: ~100+ years old
Property tax: $4,803 / yr
Parking: 2 spaces · None
Basement: Separate Entrance, Unfinished, Half

Property summary

Property type: Duplex
Style: 2-Storey
Approx. age: 100+ years
Lot size: 33.11 × 66 ft
Parking: 2 spaces · None
Heating: Forced Air
Air conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
Basement: Separate Entrance, Unfinished, Half
Kitchens: 1
Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Property tax: $4,803 / yr
MLS®: X14150228

Room dimensions

Living Room

Lower4.52 × 3.52 m

Bedroom

Lower3.53 × 2.1 m

Living Room

Upper4.27 × 4.01 m

Bedroom

Upper3.31 × 2.69 m

KitchenEat-in Kitchen

Upper4.38 × 2.69 m

Primary Bedroom

Lower3.53 × 3.04 m

Primary Bedroom

Upper4.85 × 2.56 m

KitchenEat-in Kitchen

Lower4.17 × 3.79 m

As stated by the MLS®, nothing inferred.

Nearby homes for sale

Below-comps first · all nearby homes shown, not just the good-value ones.

Detached

$329,900

Below recent sales

34 Pinecrest Avenue

2 bed · 1 bath·700-1100 sq ft·2 parking

St. Catharines · Niagara Region

Listed 11 days ago · RE/MAX Escarpment Golfi Realty Inc.

Semi-Detached

$549,000

Below recent sales

22 Elm Street

2+2 bed · 2 bath·1100-1500 sq ft·3 parking

St. Catharines · Niagara Region

Listed 15 days ago · RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc.

Semi-Detached

$599,900

Below recent sales

77 BRADLEY Street

2 bed · 2 bath·1100-1500 sq ft·3 parking

St. Catharines · Niagara Region

Listed 24 days ago · Bosley Real Estate Ltd.,

Detached

$539,000

Below recent sales

28 GROVE Street

3 bed · 2 bath·1100-1500 sq ft·3 parking

St. Catharines · Niagara Region

Listed 10 days ago · Rock Star Real Estate Inc.

Listing states: renovated

Detached

$569,999$584,999Price reduced from $584,999

Below recent sales

106 ST. AUGUSTINE Drive

3+1 bed · 3 bath·1100-1500 sq ft·3 parking

St. Catharines · Niagara Region

Listed 16 days ago · RE/MAX Niagara Realty Ltd, Brokerage

Listing states: renovated

Detached

$549,900

Below recent sales

49 Grove Avenue

3+1 bed · 2 bath·1100-1500 sq ft·4 parking

St. Catharines · Niagara Region

Listed 22 days ago · RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage

Listing states: renovated

The numbers that matter

Property tax: $4,803/yr
Est. all-in: ~$2,489/mo

Nearby rental listings are facts. Whether it works as a rental is a chat with Alex — not a number I’ll put on it.

Schools

Schools near this home, closest first by straight-line distance. These are factual locations — AskEmma doesn’t rate or rank schools.

Royal Imperial Collegiate of CanadaPrivate · Secondary · ..0.5 km
Canada Prep AcademyPrivate · Secondary · ..0.5 km
St Theresa Catholic Elementary SchoolCatholic · Elementary & Secondary · Niagara CDSB0.6 km
Burleigh Hill Public SchoolPublic · Elementary & Secondary · DSB Niagara0.8 km
ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-St.CathCatholic · Elementary & Secondary · French · CS catholique MonAvenir0.9 km
Applewood Public SchoolPublic · Elementary · DSB Niagara1.1 km

Locations: Open Database of Educational Facilities (ODEF), Statistics Canada v2.1 (2022) · Open Government Licence – Canada. School locations as of 2022 — confirm current catchment and enrolment with the school board. For official provincial results, check EQAO.

Getting around

Public transit near this home, by straight-line distance. Factual locations from OpenStreetMap — not walking time, and not a rating.

Pen CentreNearest transit · Bus stop~1.1 km
St. CatharinesNearest GO / rail · GO / regional rail~3.7 km

Locations: OpenStreetMap public-transit stops, © OpenStreetMap contributors · Open Database Licence (ODbL). Stop locations from OpenStreetMap — confirm current routes and service with the transit agency.

Community — St. Catharines

$441KMedian sold

39Median days on market

96.6%Sale-to-list

Median sold price · St. Catharines1-yr -14% · 3-yr -23%

Source: TRREB sold data via Repliers · all property types

Neighbourhood demographics — St. Catharines

136,803Population (2021)

44.8Median age

$72,000Median household income

64.4%Home owners

35.6%Renters

2.3Avg household size

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census

Description & details

Welcome to 25 Bessey Street! This turnkey, fully legal duplex in the heart of St. Catharines presents an incredible opportunity for savvy investors or buyers looking to "house-hack." Both units feature a highly functional, tenant-preferred 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout. Designed for maximum privacy and low-maintenance landlord management, the property boasts separate hydro meters (meaning tenants pay their own electricity!) and independent, private laundry facilities in each unit. The main floor enjoys its own front door access, while the upper unit features a fully separate, private walk-up entrance from the rear. Tucked away on a quiet, family-friendly street with a peaceful backyard and 2 dedicated parking spaces, you truly get the best of both worlds. The location is unbeatable - just 2 minutes from the QEW and Hwy 406, offering a direct, easy commute to Brock University and Niagara College (a total goldmine for student rentals). Plus, you're just steps from top-rated schools, beautiful local parks, Fairview Mall, grocery stores, and major shopping hubs. Whether you want to add a high-yield asset to your portfolio or move into one unit and let the helper suite drastically cut down your monthly mortgage, this property is a guaranteed winner. Both units are completely ready to start generating income on day one!

The data only goes so far — condition, light and layout are worth seeing in person, with a home inspection, before you commit.

Listed by RE/MAX HENDRIKS TEAM REALTY. Showings via AskEmma by Alex Goodman, Sales Representative, RE/MAX Your Community Realty, Brokerage.