$1,179,000
For sale: Detached

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OCTOBER 4TH, 2026 FROM 2:00 - 4:00PM | Set on an impressive approx. 75 x 100 ft lot in the heart of Courtland Park, 176 Sanford Avenue offers a rare combination of space, privacy and character in an established central Ottawa neighbourhood. Thoughtfully expanded and updated, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home features generous, light-filled living spaces, hardwood flooring and a functional layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen is beautifully appointed with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, a large island and farmhouse double sink, with easy access to the expansive rear deck. An inviting family room with wood-burning fireplace provides a warm gathering space, while a second living area, currently used as a quiet reading room, offers flexibility as a private home office. Created as part of the home's addition, the impressive primary suite is exceptionally spacious and bright, featuring a beautifully renovated ensuite and private upper balcony overlooking the backyard. Three additional bedrooms are also generously proportioned. The finished lower level adds excellent versatility with a large laundry room, pantry, full-size workout studio and additional recreation space. Outside, the remarkably private backyard is surrounded by a towering mature hedge, creating a secluded setting rarely found this close to downtown. An oversized entertaining deck, established gardens, mature trees and a 1-car garage complete the property. Minutes from the new Ottawa Hospital campus, Mooney's Bay, Hog's Back, Carleton University, Dow's Lake, parks and pathways, this distinctive Courtland Park home offers exceptional space to live, work, entertain and unwind-inside and out.
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 49, across 1,073 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 45 days.
The median sale price was $830,000.
Homes sold for about 2.0% 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 1,073 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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