Countryside Charmer with Orchards in Niagara-On-The-Lake

Property details for 423 Read Road, Niagara On The Lake

Type: Residential
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 60 x 150 FT
Stories: 1.5
Basement: Partially finished, N/A
Parking: No Garage
Heating: Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Vinyl siding
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $4,095 (2026)

This 3-bed, 2-bath home sits on a 60 x 150 ft level lot with direct views of a working peach orchard. You're not just buying a house; you're buying the peace of rural life, yet it's only about 10 minutes to downtown St. Catharines. The main floor has a flexible layout with a bedroom, a den (could be a guest room or office), and a mudroom with side entrance. Kitchen and dining area open to a deck that overlooks the orchard. Two more bedrooms are upstairs. The basement adds a family room with a second fireplace, plus a workshop and laundry. Outside, there's a storage shed with an attached dog run. It's got central air and forced air gas heat. The septic system and tankless water heater are recent. Property taxes are around $4,095. Parking for 4 vehicles. This is a solid, country-style home, not fancy but functional and in a great locale. Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is just 1.4 km away. The market here is tight, with prices averaging $695k. If you want affordable square footage and orchard views, this is it.

About 423 Read Road, Niagara On The Lake — Property Score

Great Location Hot Market Feature Rich

Score: 72/100

Value

Priced 42.7% below area median of $1,212,450 based on 100 comparable properties nearby 100

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

3 bedrooms - typical for similarly priced homes 60

2 bathrooms - 1 fewer than similarly priced properties nearby 48

9,000 sqft lot - a generous lot for the area 78

Location

$80K median household income - above the Canadian average of $70K 70

85% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 93

81% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 86

84% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 97

45/km² population density - a rural or semi-rural setting 55

Market

Just listed - area average is 65 days on market 100

+277% median price change over 1 month - rising prices in the area 100

65.5 months of housing supply - 131 active listings with 2 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

4-car garage - area average is 6.5 spots 95

Partially finished, N/A basement - potential for additional finished space 85

efficient gas forced air heating 80

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.59% effective tax rate ($4,095/yr) - very low tax burden 82

+92% area price change year-over-year - strong appreciation in Niagara On The Lake 100

23% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 57

Quality

Condition

Listing

32 photos provided - below the area average of 40 photos 92

6 of 7 key property details provided (86%) - comprehensive listing with excellent detail 86

* This property score is an approximate estimate based on publicly available data, nearby comparable listings, and automated analysis. Scores are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional appraisals or investment advice. Actual property values may vary. We recommend consulting a licensed real estate professional for accurate assessments.