$550,000
For sale: Apartment

Space, light and a quiet, treed street: welcome to Unit 304 at 222 Russell Avenue. This 2-storey, 3-bedroom home sits on one of Sandy Hill's most beautifully treed, walkable streets, quiet enough that the loudest sound most days is laughter drifting over from the nearby park. The boutique, self-managed 9-unit brick building is meticulously managed, and just minutes from the University of Ottawa, the Rideau Centre and Rideau Canal pathways. Inside, the 2-level layout creates a natural separation between living and sleeping spaces, giving it the feel of a townhouse without the upkeep. Freshly painted and move-in ready, the home features hardwood floors, a modern kitchen with induction cooktop and huge island, and a wood-burning fireplace. A main floor powder room adds convenience for guests. Two skylights and windows on two exposures fill the home with natural light, while the huge primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet and private access to the upstairs bath, complete with double sinks, a tub, shower and heated towel rack. Two more bedrooms and second-floor laundry complete the layout. A private balcony offers outdoor space rarely found in urban living, and the unit also comes with a dedicated parking spot and large storage locker. Pet friendly, with only nine units, the building's small scale creates a genuine sense of community, without the anonymity of a high-rise. Sandy Hill remains one of Ottawa's most desirable neighbourhoods, close to Parliament Hill, government offices, transit, parks, restaurants and the Canal. If you've been searching for a home with the feel and flow of a townhouse, in a location with enduring demand, this one is worth a look.
Sold data
Apartment homes in Ottawa took a median of 34 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 20 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 62, across 365 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 59 days.
The median sale price was $399,900.
Homes sold for about 2.7% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 7% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 24% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 365 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Ottawa has 217 Fraser Institute–rated schools (174 elementary and 43 secondary), averaging 6.2/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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