1842 PLAYFAIR DRIVE, Ottawa

$3,400/mo

For rent: Detached

Detached at 1842 PLAYFAIR DRIVE, Ottawa
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms / bathrooms
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Living area
2,000 sqft
MLS®
MLS® X13553736
Neighbourhood
3608 - Playfair Park

Perfectly located in sought-after Alta Vista, this spacious family home offers a rare combination of size, layout, and outdoor space-just steps to parks, schools, and everyday amenities. The main floor features a classic, functional layout with a bright living room and fireplace, a separate dining area, and a kitchen overlooking a private, hedged backyard. A sun-filled eat-in area with a bay window and direct yard access adds to the everyday livability, along with inside entry from the garage and a convenient powder room. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a primary with walk-in closet and ensuite, plus a full family bathroom. The finished lower level provides excellent additional space with a large rec room, flexible den or office, and laundry with ample storage. Set in a prime location near Playfair Park, Pleasant Park Public School, hospitals, shopping, and restaurants-this is a well-rounded rental offering comfort, space, and convenience.

Sold data

Detached homes in Ottawa — recent sold market

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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 42 days.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.

Median days to sell
24
Median sale price
$839,900
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Sold above asking
14%

Based on 1,099 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.

Schools

Schools in Ottawa

Ottawa has 217 Fraser Institute–rated schools (174 elementary and 43 secondary), averaging 6.2/10.

Rated schools
217
Elementary
174
Secondary
43
Average rating
6.2 / 10

Top-rated schools in Ottawa

  • Hopewell Avenue — elementaryFraser rating 8.5/10
  • Agincourt Road — elementaryFraser rating 8.4/10
  • First Avenue — elementaryFraser rating 8.4/10
  • Nepean — secondaryFraser rating 8.3/10
  • Elmdale — elementaryFraser rating 8.2/10
  • Jean-Robert Gauthier — elementaryFraser rating 8.2/10

School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.

Currently for sale

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