Legacy prices by home type
Starting prices for each home type at Legacy. Register and the New Homes Team will send the full price list and floor plans for the home type you want.
| Home type | Starting price | Sizes | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhomes | From the mid $500s | Oct 31, 2026 | |
| Detached homes | From the high $500s | 1,477–2,382 sq ft | Oct 31, 2026 |
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Legacy at a glance
- Starting price
- From $468,133Starting price as published by Empire Communities, checked Nov 3, 2026. Prices change without notice; confirm with the New Homes Team.
- Sizes
- 1,284-2,820 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 3-4 bedrooms
- Home types
- Detached homes, Townhomes
- Occupancy
- To be announced
- Sales status
- Now selling
- Builder
- Empire Communities
- City
- Thorold · Rolling Meadows / Kottmeier Rd
- Location
- 1161 Kottmeier Road, Thorold (presentation centre)
Legacy price list and floor plans
Builders release the full price list, floor plans and deposit terms to registered buyers and brokers. Register and we send the current Legacy package by email, or tell you when it is expected if Empire Communities has not released it yet.
About Legacy
Quick answer: Legacy is a pre-construction townhome and detached community by Empire Communities on Kottmeier Road in Thorold, now selling, with towns from the mid $500,000s.
Legacy is an Empire Communities neighbourhood in Thorold, centred on Empire’s presentation centre at 1161 Kottmeier Road in the south end of the city. The community offers 20-foot and rear-lane townhomes along with detached homes on 30- to 38-foot lots, with two-storey designs from about 1,284 to 2,820 square feet, three to four bedrooms and one- or two-car garages. Empire advertises townhomes from the mid $500,000s and detached homes from the high $500,000s. If you are searching Empire Legacy Thorold or pre-construction townhomes in Thorold, the location offers quick access to Highway 406, which links to St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland and the QEW. Nearby recreation includes Short Hills Provincial Park, Lake Gibson, DeCew Falls and the Welland Canal Parkway Trail, while wineries such as Henry of Pelham are a short drive. Downtown Thorold’s Front Street, the community market, The Pen Centre and Brock University are all close, which also makes Legacy relevant to buyers considering student-area rentals. A community pool is part of the plan. Legacy suits first-time buyers, families and commuters. Ask for the Legacy price list and floor plans. Renderings shown are artist’s concept.
Legacy FAQs
Where is Legacy?
Legacy is in south Thorold, with Empire’s presentation centre at 1161 Kottmeier Road.
What is the starting price of Legacy?
Empire advertises Legacy townhomes from the mid $500,000s and detached homes from the high $500,000s (last checked Oct 29, 2026).
Who is the builder of Legacy?
Legacy is built by Empire Communities (Empire Homes).
How do I get the Legacy price list and floor plans?
Register on PreconMap to receive the Legacy price list, floor plans and release updates as soon as they are available.
Renderings are artist’s concept. Prices, availability and specifications are set by the builder and change without notice. E.&O.E.
Key highlights
- Townhomes and detached homes
- 1,284-2,820 sq ft
- 3-4 bedrooms
- Community pool
- Near Hwy 406
- Close to Short Hills Provincial Park
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Location
1161 Kottmeier Road, Thorold (presentation centre), Rolling Meadows / Kottmeier Rd, Thorold. Map location is approximate. Open in Google Maps
Coming soon near Legacy
New schools, stores, community facilities and transit near this project, with the source for each item.
Confirmed: approved or under way
Approved, funded, under construction or opening, according to the city, school board, agency or company.
- Welland-Thorold Elementary School (DSBN)Elementary, public, District School Board of NiagaraFunded · opening September 2027 · in this area, exact site not yet publishedSource: pelhamtoday.ca, Jan 2025
- Quaker Road Public School additionElementary addition, public, District School Board of NiagaraRecently opened · opening September 2025 · in this area, exact site not yet publishedSource: samoosterhoffmpp.ca, Sep 2, 2025
- South Niagara HospitalNiagara Health acute care hospitalUnder construction · opening 2028 · 8.4 km awaySource: niagarahealth.on.ca, Jul 17, 2026
Distances are straight-line and approximate. Confirm school boundaries with the school board and opening dates with the city or operator.
Schools, transit and amenities near Legacy
What is close to Legacy in Thorold, measured in a straight line from the project location. Walking times assume streets add about 30% to the distance.
Walkability
Car-dependent
0 of 7 everyday needs within about a 15-minute walk.
Transit
Limited transit
St. Catharines (GO) 13 km.
Getting around
Hwy 406
Highway 406 400 m · Pearson Airport 78 km · Union Station 69 km (straight line).
Schools
- École secondaire Saint-Jean-de-Brébeuf Secondary · Catholic2.8 km
School boundaries change. Confirm the assigned schools with the school board before you buy.
Transit
- St. Catharines GO13 km
- Highway 406400 m
Everyday life
- Longo's groceries2.1 km
- Walmart Supercentre groceries2.2 km
- Bulk Barn groceries2.7 km
- Hansler Heights Park park1.1 kmabout 17 min walk
- Merritt Meadows Park park1.3 kmabout 21 min walk
- Welland Public Library - Seaway Mall Branch library2.7 km
- Youth Innovations community centre2.8 km
- Welland Hospital hospital6.6 km
Places of worship
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Church3.3 km
Colleges and universities
- Niagara College3.7 km
Living at Legacy: quick answers
What schools are near Legacy?
Schools close to Legacy include École secondaire Saint-Jean-de-Brébeuf (secondary Catholic school, about 2.8 km). Distances are straight-line. School attendance boundaries change, so confirm the assigned schools with the local school board before you buy.
Is Legacy close to transit?
The nearest GO station is St. Catharines, about 13 km away. PreconMap rates transit here as "Limited transit".
How far is Legacy from highways, the airport and downtown Toronto?
Highway 406 is about 400 m away. Toronto Pearson Airport is about 78 km and Union Station in downtown Toronto about 69 km in a straight line.
Is Legacy walkable?
PreconMap rates it "Car-dependent": 0 of 7 everyday needs are within about a 15-minute walk. Nearby, the nearest supermarket is Longo's, about 2.1 km away, and Hansler Heights Park is about 1.1 km away.
Which places of worship are near Legacy?
The nearest places of worship include Church: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (about 3.3 km).
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked October 2026. Walkability and transit ratings are PreconMap estimates from that data, not Walk Score® ratings. Project locations for new communities can be approximate.
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All project details
| Project | Legacy |
|---|---|
| Builder | Empire Communities |
| City | Thorold |
| Neighbourhood | Rolling Meadows / Kottmeier Rd |
| Location | 1161 Kottmeier Road, Thorold (presentation centre) |
| Home types | Detached homes, Townhomes |
| Sales status | Now selling |
| Occupancy | To be announced |
| Sizes | 1,284-2,820 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 3-4 bedrooms |
