189 PRESTON STREET, Ottawa

$699,999

For sale: Multiplex

Multiplex at 189 PRESTON STREET, Ottawa
Property type
Duplex
Bedrooms / bathrooms
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Living area
2,000 sqft
MLS®
MLS® X12659094
Neighbourhood
4205 - West Centre Town

This classic 1930s duplex presents a great investment opportunity in the heart of Little Italy, prominently located on Preston Street. Surrounded by ongoing development and long-term growth, this property offers exceptional future potential in one of Ottawa's most vibrant and culturally rich neighbourhoods. With flexible TM zoning, buyers have multiple options to maximize value-whether maintaining and updating the existing duplex or exploring redevelopment possibilities such as a mixed-use commercial space with residential units above.The property features two self-contained units, each with its own hydro meter, and flexible access options allowing entry from the front for both units or a separate rear entrance for the lower unit. Its unbeatable location places you within walking distance of restaurants, cafés, shops, Dows Lake, and Lebreton Flats, with convenient access to the LRT and downtown Ottawa-making it easy to live local and attract strong tenant demand.Owned by the same family for over 40 years, this is a well-established property in a rapidly appreciating area. With steady rental income potential today and significant redevelopment upside for the future, this is a compelling opportunity for investors seeking long-term growth in a prime urban location. Flexible closing available. Book your showing today and explore the possibilities.

Sold data

Multiplex homes in Ottawa — recent sold market

Multiplex homes in Ottawa took a median of 40 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 20 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 67, across 42 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 61 days.

The median sale price was $884,450.

Homes sold for about 2.6% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.

About 7% of sales closed above the list price.

Around 12% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.

Median days to sell
40
Median sale price
$884,450
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Sold above asking
7%

Based on 42 recorded sales in the last 90 days — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. 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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