$989,900
For sale: Detached

This is the kind of Barrhaven location families wait for! Set well within Longfields on a quiet residential street, 157 Fairlop offers easy walkability to Berrigan Elementary, Mother Teresa High School, Longfields-Davidson Heights, parks, transit and shopping along Strandherd and Greenbank. Beautifully cared for by its original owners, this spacious 'Florence' model offers approx. 3,147sqft above grade plus a fully finished lower level, with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and an attached 2-car garage. The bright main level features a vaulted foyer, 9' ceilings, formal living/dining rooms, and an open kitchen connected to the sunken family room with gas fireplace. A rare main-floor bedroom sits directly beside a 3-piece bathroom, creating excellent flexibility for multigenerational living, guests or home office use. The family-sized kitchen has been refreshed with quartz counters, tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, and an updated sink/faucet, while also offering a centre island, stainless steel appliances including a gas range, and a large separate eating area. Upstairs, hardwood floors continue through 4 generous bedrooms, including an expanded primary retreat with sitting area, large walk-in closet and NEWLY RENOVATED('26) ensuite with glass-enclosed walk-in shower, updated fixtures and new tile flooring. The finished basement is ideal for entertaining, with a large rec room, custom wet bar, 3-piece bathroom, laundry/utility area and excellent storage. Outside, enjoy low-maintenance landscaped yards, including a fully fenced backyard with tiered interlock patios, river stone, lush gardens and mature trees. Updates include heat pump('24), roof('18), hardwood staircase and 2nd-level hardwood('15), HWT('21), resealed driveway w/ interlock border('23), and regularly serviced systems. With exceptional space, meticulous pride of ownership, and one of Longfields' most family-friendly locations, this home truly checks the boxes. Come see why 157 Fairlop is worth the wait!
Sold data
Detached homes in Ottawa took a median of 24 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 12 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 47, across 1,099 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 42 days.
The median sale price was $839,900.
Homes sold for about 1.9% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 14% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 23% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 1,099 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Ottawa has 217 Fraser Institute–rated schools (174 elementary and 43 secondary), averaging 6.2/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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