234 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Ottawa

$689,900

For sale: Detached

Detached at 234 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Ottawa
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms / bathrooms
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Living area
1,500 sqft
MLS®
MLS® X13840838
Neighbourhood
3502 - Overbrook/Castle Heights

Welcome to this bright 3+1 bedroom bungalow on a quiet street in the desirable Overbrook neighbourhood, an established area experiencing ongoing redevelopment and strong growth. Step inside through the separate foyer into the living and dining area featuring hardwood flooring, a brick-faced wood-burning fireplace, and a large bay window. The functional kitchen offers a double sink overlooking the side yard, ample cabinetry and space for a small eat-in table. Just off the kitchen, a convenient entry area provides access to both the bright sunroom and lower level. Surrounded by windows, the sunroom offers a wonderful space to enjoy the outdoors, with a door providing direct access to the laneway - convenient for bringing groceries in from the car. The main floor features three bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring, along with a full bathroom. The finished lower level provides additional living space, featuring a generous family room/recreation area with a stone-faced wood-burning fireplace, a wet bar with double sink and semi-sized refrigerator, plus a large electrical connection suitable for a stove. A separate flexible area offers space for a home gym, office, hobby area or recreation space. The lower level also includes a fourth bedroom, full bathroom, utility and storage areas, along with a spacious laundry room featuring a large laundry tub. Outside, enjoy a paved yard and laneway offering plenty of parking, a large detached double garage, storage shed, and mature trees. With minimal grass to maintain, the outdoor space offers plenty of room to enjoy without extensive lawn upkeep. Ideally situated with quick access to downtown Ottawa, the Rideau River, scenic walking and cycling pathways, parks, and green space. Close proximity to the University of Ottawa, St. Laurent Shopping Centre, schools, public transit, and Highway 417 further enhances the appeal of this centrally located property.

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 49, across 1,067 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 $839,000.

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.

Median days to sell
24
Median sale price
$839,000
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Sold above asking
14%

Based on 1,067 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.

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