54 Chestnut Street E, St. Catharines, ON L2T 1H1
455 - Secord Woods, St. Catharines · Near Glendale x Bessey · View map
About this home
Turnkey duplex with value-add potential! This well-maintained income property features two self-contained units, including a 3-bedroom main-floor suite and a 2-bedroom upper suite. Generating rental income from day one, the property also offers a full unfinished basement with a separate entrance and impressive 10-foot ceilings, creating exciting possibilities for future expansion. Set on a generous lot with rear lane access, this property offers a unique opportunity for investors seeking growth, additional income potential, or future redevelopment. Centrally located near shopping, schools, transit, and all downtown St. Catharines amenities. Whether you're looking to expand your portfolio or live in one unit while renting the other, this property checks all the boxes.
The home
- Type
- Duplex
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Square footage
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Kitchens
- 2
- Rooms
- 10
- Basement
- Development Potential, Separate Entrance, Unfinished
- Lot size
- 66 x 132 ft
- Faces
- South
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Vinyl Siding
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
- Fireplace
- No
Garage & parking
- Driveway spaces
- 6
- Total parking
- 6
- Parking features
- Private
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $5,069/yr
- Tax year
- 2025
- Occupancy
- Owner+Tenant
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Glendale x Bessey
- Neighbourhood
- 455 - Secord Woods
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$296 (at 2,250 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- X13748268
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The home and its surroundings
- In-Law Capability
- Separate Hydro Meter
- Place Of Worship
- Park
- School
- Public Transit
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
54 Chestnut Street, St. Catharines, ON L2T 1H1
455 - Secord Woods, St. Catharines · Near Glendale x Bessey
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Listing history for 54 Chestnut Street
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Frequently asked questions about 54 Chestnut Street E
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 54 Chestnut Street E listed for, and what would it cost each month?
54 Chestnut Street E is listed for $665,000. With 20% down ($133,000), the mortgage payment would be roughly $2,682 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $3,105 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 54 Chestnut Street E freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
54 Chestnut Street E is a duplex in 455 - Secord Woods, St. Catharines. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 54 Chestnut Street E have?
54 Chestnut Street E has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The listing gives the style as 2-storey.
Does 54 Chestnut Street E have a garage and parking?
The listing does not show a garage. The driveway adds 6 spaces. In total the listing counts 6 parking spaces.
Does 54 Chestnut Street E have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as development potential, separate entrance, unfinished. A listing description is not proof of a legal second unit, so confirm zoning and permits with the municipality before counting on rental income.
What style of home is 54 Chestnut Street E?
54 Chestnut Street E is a duplex. A multiplex holds two or more separate units under one roof, often bought to live in one unit and rent the others.
How big is 54 Chestnut Street E, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 2,000 and 2,500 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 66 x 132 ft.
How is 54 Chestnut Street E heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). Cooling is central air, window unit(s).
What are the property taxes for 54 Chestnut Street E?
Property taxes are $5,069 a year (2025), or about $422 a month.
Where is 54 Chestnut Street E?
54 Chestnut Street E is in the 455 - Secord Woods community of St. Catharines. The nearest main intersection is Glendale x Bessey. The postal code is L2T 1H1.
Is 54 Chestnut Street E still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X13748268). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar properties near 54 Chestnut Street E asking?
Similar properties for sale nearby right now include 148 Geneva Street at $699,000 (5 bed), 177 PELHAM Road at $524,900 (5 bed) and 4 Manchester Avenue at $475,000 (5 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 54 Chestnut Street sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
How do I book a showing at 54 Chestnut Street E?
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*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.