MNSKEY 647-325-5000

24 Burgar Street

768 - Welland Downtown, Welland, L3B 2S7

Listed by RE/MAX WEST REALTY INC.

$475,000

Reduced $25,000 from $500,000

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  • 14 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms

Listed 64 days ago · MLS® X13687152

About this home

Exceptional opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Welland's history in the heart of the downtown core! Known as the historic Glasgow Fortner House, this impressive heritage designated property dates back to approximately 1859 and offers a rare combination of architectural character, substantial lot size and exciting investment potential. Situated on a generous lot measuring approximately 91.88 feet by 165 feet, this distinctive property features a spacious multilevel building with numerous rooms, ample parking and outstanding potential for restoration and adaptive reuse. Its central location provides convenient access to downtown amenities, shopping, restaurants, public transit and major routes. Previously associated with commercial and residential uses, the property presents an intriguing opportunity for investors, entrepreneurs and visionaries seeking to restore a historic landmark and explore potential commercial, residential or mixed use possibilities. A historical site specific zoning amendment also warrants further investigation regarding potential residential uses. The property is being offered in its existing condition and requires renovations, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to bring new life to a truly unique building. All proposed uses, conversions, renovations and redevelopment opportunities are subject to confirmation of current zoning, heritage requirements and applicable municipal approvals. A rare chance to preserve history while exploring the future possibilities of this landmark property!

Details

Type
Commercial Retail
Lot
91.88 × 165 ft
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$10,446 (2025)
Neighbourhood
768 - Welland Downtown
Municipality
Welland

Interior

Bathrooms
3 × bathroom

Heating, cooling and services

Utilities
Available

Building and exterior

Building area
14,000 Square Feet

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Possession
immediate
Cross street
E Main St & Division St

History of this address

9 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 22 cafés and restaurants, 8 parks, 6 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: No Frills (850 m). Nearest park: Burgar Park (350 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Kevin Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 92%    17 min walk
  • Ross Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 43%    17 min walk
  • Plymouth Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 100%    18 min walk
  • Princess Elizabeth Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 48%    1.2 km

Secondary

  • Notre Dame College School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 56%, literacy test 85%    16 min walk
  • Eastdale Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 43%, literacy test 92%    1.7 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

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Who lives here postal area L3B

Owners / renters
65% / 35%
Median household income
$66,500
Average age
43
Children under 15
16%
Homes
65% detached, 3% high-rise
Commute by transit
2%
Population
25,869

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 0.6%, Italian 0.5%, Urdu 0.4%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.2%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area in Niagara Peninsula Conservation’s mapping.

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Safety

Crime Severity Index for Niagara Region (St. Catharines) police: 54 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Flood and regulation mapping: Niagara Peninsula Conservation open data. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 73 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🚆 Rail line (Canal Spur)150 m

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Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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