281 FROME STREET, Ottawa

$998,900

For sale: Detached

Detached at 281 FROME STREET, Ottawa
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms / bathrooms
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Living area
2,500 sqft
MLS®
MLS® X13622702
Neighbourhood
9401 - Fitzroy

Looking for a mix of privacy and tranquility to complement your love of the outdoors? Welcome to 281 Frome Street, a true "No Rear Neighbours" experience where every season brings a new adventure. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this bright and spacious home offers a lifestyle few properties can match. Backing directly onto the natural beauty of Fitzroy Harbour Provincial Park, you'll enjoy exceptional privacy, peaceful surroundings, and endless opportunities to explore right from your own backyard. Step outside to a sprawling meadow that leads to groomed X-country ski trails, scenic walking paths, and incredible birdwatching. Just a 5 minute walk away, the boat launch and beach offer the perfect place to kayak or paddleboard, go for a swim, or enjoy a sunset by the water. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or simply looking for a quieter pace of life, this location offers something truly unique- and this property is designed to be enjoyed! Spend summers tending the established 32' x 16' vegetable garden & apple tree, watching the kids play on the expansive 3/4- acre property, or relaxing with family and friends on the wraparound porch, large back deck, stone patios, and custom gazebo. Detached garage/workshop (built 2014), 2 storage sheds, dedicated boat storage, plus attached double garage provide all the space you need for cars, hobbies, tools, and toys. Inside, 2276 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space offers 4 bedrooms (including main floor room currently being used as an office), large functional kitchen, 2 1/2 bathrooms, and room to grow downstairs. New hardwood flooring upstairs (2022), updated Verdun windows (2022), and numerous improvements inside & out make your new home as comfortable and efficient as it is beautiful and quiet. More than just a home, 281 Frome St. offers a lifestyle defined by nature, privacy, and unforgettable moments- all less than 30 mins from Kanata in picturesque Fitzroy Harbour.

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 1,096 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 $835,000.

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
$835,000
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Sold above asking
14%

Based on 1,096 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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