285 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Ottawa

$799,000

For sale: Detached

Detached at 285 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Ottawa
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms / bathrooms
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Living area
1,500 sqft
MLS®
MLS® X14032648
Neighbourhood
3502 - Overbrook/Castle Heights

Great Investment Opportunity! Exceptionally well-maintained raised bungalow with a lower-level legal/in-law suite, ideally situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in Overbrook with tons of parking space. Extensive 2026 Upgrades Include: Brand-new vinyl flooring on the main level, fresh paint throughout the entire home, and a newly renovated modern bathroom! Key Property Features: Two Independent Living Units: Each floor features its own full kitchen, separate hydro meter, and two dedicated entrances/exits for maximum privacy and rental income potential. Main Floor (1110 sq ft): Features 3 spacious bedrooms, a full kitchen, an open-concept living and dining area with large sunny windows, brand-new vinyl flooring, and tile. Lower Level (720 sq ft): Features 2 bedrooms, a full kitchen, an updated bath, and large windows that fill the space with abundant natural light, complemented by hardwood and tile throughout. Shared Laundry Room with excellent potential for additional rental income. Furnace (2016), A/C (2016), Front steps & railing (2020), and Foundation waterproofing (2020).Located in a high-density, transit-friendly pocket, offering strong potential for future intensification, multi-unit development (Triplex/Fourplex or R4 conversion), or adding a secondary dwelling unit / Coach House (buyer to verify zoning and development potential with the City of Ottawa). Great turn-key investment or owner-occupied opportunity with mortgage helper.

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 48, across 1,028 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 44 days.

The median sale price was $832,500.

Homes sold for about 2.0% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.

About 13% 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
$832,500
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Sold above asking
13%

Based on 1,028 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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