$699,900
196 KING Street
Beds
0
Baths
2.1
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Year
1870
Location
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About this home
Prime opportunity to acquire a downtown property offering a modern, turn-key mixed-use building with exceptional street exposure, rare private on-site parking, and outstanding long-term development potential. Ideally suited for investors or owner-operators, this versatile asset combines strong commercial and residential components with flexible M2 zoning, supporting a wide range of uses including commercial, residential, or mixed-use development. The property features a welcoming wrap-around porch that enhances curb appeal, while the interior offers a functional, adaptable layout suitable for a variety of professional uses. Multiple exterior entrances provide excellent flexibility for single or multi-tenant configurations, offering exceptional accessibility and future adaptability. Offering approximately 2,235 sq. ft. of finished above-grade space plus an additional 800 sq. ft. in the basement, this property presents an excellent opportunity to customize to your needs. The main floor features a spacious open-concept co-working office, two private offices, a boardroom-style office, and an inviting front foyer complete with a coffee station and a convenient 2-piece washroom. The upper level includes an oversized executive office, three additional private offices, and a well-appointed 3-piece bathroom. Positioned on a high-traffic downtown corridor surrounded by established businesses, restaurants, cafes, and local amenities, the property benefits from consistent exposure and strong foot traffic. Just steps from the Meridian Centre, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, transit hub, GO Station, and with quick access to Highway 406 and the QEW, the location offers unmatched connectivity across the region. Whether expanding an investment portfolio or securing a strategic location for a growing business, this property delivers exceptional visibility, versatility, and future development potential in one of the city's most desirable downtown settings. (id:65958)
- Subtype
- Single Family
- Architectural style
- 2 Level
- Structure
- House
- Community
- 451 - Downtown
- Common interest
- Freehold
- Living area
- 2,235 square feet
- Bedrooms
- 0 above grade, 0 below grade
- Parking
- 8 total
- Stories
- 2
- On market
- Apr 14, 2026
- Status changed
- Apr 19, 2026
- Annual tax
- $11,053.81
- Zoning
- M2
- Photos
- 33
- MLS#
- 40820788
- Area
- ST._CATHARINES
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Nearby school, halal, mosque, grocery, park, and transit layers are still being built for St. Catharines. The listing facts above are live; the neighborhood-intelligence layer needs POI coverage before it can score this address properly.
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Listing data via CREA DDF®. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by CREA. Last updated Apr 19, 2026.