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For saleMLS® X13668276

38 Yates Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5R4

Downtown · L2R 5R4

$1,888,000

$539 / sq ft

2 months on market

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Interior
3,500 sf
Parking
6
Lot
100 × 144.3 ft
Age
100+ years

What's special

  • Detached garage
  • Central air
  • 5 fireplaces
  • Auto garage door remote
  • Bar fridge
  • Carpet free
  • Generator - full
  • Storage

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About this property

Come to visit this grand & statueque mansion & instantly be awed & want to call it home 38 Yates where perfection has stood the test of time since 1863. Historically significant & fully restored mansion maintaining the test of opulence of a by gone era but with all the modern conveniences. 11' ceilings with original italianite plaster detailing. An addition with 9' ceilings was added in late 1890's. Principal rooms are all large & have original ornate fireplaces (non working). The front living room is being used as a media room. Massive pocket doors open to a library/art room with a fireplace. The formal dining room easily seats 10+. Go out the garden door to your paradise yard. The heart of the home is the updated eat-in kitchen with high-end appliances, granite counters & opens to the sun-filled family room with wall-to-wall windows & a working gas fireplace. A very large pantry room & coatroom completes the space. Use the back stairs or the grand formal main stairway to go to the 2nd level. The front primary suite has a few stairs to the private space. A large office has built-in bookcases & lots of light. The 5pc ensuite has 2 classic pedestal sinks, a walk-in jet tub, separate shower. The primary bedroom is bright & cheery with natural light. What was a bedroom is now a dressing room with wall-to-wall closets, a centre-drawered island & a vanity. Two more bedrooms follow. Plus a 4pc with a separate shower & soaker tub. The laundry room has cabinets, sink & a full-size washer & dryer. A hidden stairway leads to the top floor finished with wall-to-wall cabinets & windows - ideal for beds, playroom, art or writer's room. The yard is magnificent with shade & sun areas, pathways, fountain, covered patio, hot tub, & large shed with a house generator. The garage has a lift to allow for 2 cars. Concrete driveway easily parks 3-4 cars. Classic heritage, major modern updates, superior location & outstanding price. Come home to 38 Yates Street.

Rooms

16 rooms. Dimensions as published by the listing brokerage.

Room dimensions and features
RoomLevelDimensionsFeatures
Living RoomMain5.39 × 4.87 m17.7 × 16.0 ftPlaster Ceiling · Closed Fireplace · Hardwood Floor
LibraryMain5.39 × 4.48 m17.7 × 14.7 ftPlaster Ceiling · Closed Fireplace · Hardwood Floor
Dining RoomMain5.48 × 4.48 m18.0 × 14.7 ftPlaster Ceiling · Hardwood Floor · Closed Fireplace
KitchenMain5.48 × 5.39 m18.0 × 17.7 ftHardwood Floor · B/I Appliances · Granite Counters
Great RoomMain5.79 × 4.57 m19.0 × 15.0 ftHardwood Floor · Gas Fireplace · B/I Shelves
BathroomMain1.82 × 0.79 m6.0 × 2.6 ft2 Pc Bath
PantryMain3.65 × 3.35 m12.0 × 11.0 ftTile Floor · B/I Shelves
OfficeSecond5.79 × 3.38 m19.0 × 11.1 ftHardwood Floor · B/I Bookcase
Primary BedroomSecond4.87 × 4.87 m16.0 × 16.0 ftCoffered Ceiling(s) · Closed Fireplace · Hardwood Floor
OtherSecond4.57 × 3.29 m15.0 × 10.8 ftHardwood Floor · Walk-In Closet(s)
BedroomSecond4.20 × 3.93 m13.8 × 12.9 ftHardwood Floor · Closet
BedroomSecond4.20 × 3.04 m13.8 × 10.0 ftHardwood Floor · Closet
LaundrySecond3.65 × 2.07 m12.0 × 6.8 ftB/I Closet · Laundry Sink · Tile Floor
BathroomSecond4.57 × 3.65 m15.0 × 12.0 ft5 Pc Ensuite · Walk-In Bath · Whirlpool
BathroomSecond4.26 × 3.04 m14.0 × 10.0 ft4 Pc Bath · Separate Shower · Soaking Tub
BedroomThird7.92 × 5.48 m26.0 × 18.0 ft—

Features

  • Auto Garage Door Remote
  • Bar Fridge
  • Carpet Free
  • Generator - Full
  • Storage
  • Sump Pump
  • Upgraded Insulation
  • Water Heater Owned
  • Water Meter

Property details

Property

Property type
detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Interior size
3,500 sq ft
Year built
100+
Lot size
100 × 144.3 ft
Zoning
R2
Possession
Flexible

Interior

Basement
Full
Heating
Forced Air · Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces
5
Exposure
North

Exterior & services

Construction
Brick
Garage
Detached
Parking spaces
6
Sewer
Sewer

Costs

List price
$1,888,000
Property taxes
$11,164 / year (2026)
Price per sq ft
$539

Listing

MLS® number
X13668276
Status
For sale
Listed
August 12, 2026
Days on market
84
Last updated
September 29, 2026
Listing brokerage
MCGARR REALTY CORP, BROKERAGE

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What this home costs beyond the asking price, and how that price compares to what else is on the market.

How this price compares

This home is priced above most comparable listings — about 96% of comparable detached listings in Downtown are asking less.

$342KMedian $500K$1.12M
This home
$539 / sq ft
Comparable median
$506 / sq ft

Based on 47 comparable active detached listings in Downtown. These are asking prices, not sale prices.

Mortgage estimate

Down payment20.0% · minimum $377,600
$377,600
Interest rate5-year fixed, illustrative only
4.49%
Amortization
Principal & interest
$8,351.26
Property tax (est.)
$930.33
Estimated monthly
$9,282

Estimate only. Excludes CMHC insurance premiums, which apply below 20% down, and does not constitute a mortgage approval or an offer of credit.

Land transfer tax

Payable on closing, on top of the purchase price.

Ontario
$34,235
Total due on closing
$34,235

An estimate on the asking price of $1,888,000. Rates current as of September 2026; confirm the final figure with your real estate lawyer.

Listing courtesy of MCGARR REALTY CORP, BROKERAGE. Listing data is provided in part by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate. Information is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties. Data is updated every 15 minutes.

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