425 BESSERER STREET, Ottawa

$995,000

For sale: Detached

Detached at 425 BESSERER STREET, Ottawa
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms / bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Living area
2,000 sqft
MLS®
MLS® X13740634
Neighbourhood
4003 - Sandy Hill

Character, charm and an exceptional location in the heart of Sandy Hill. Quality-built and full brick, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers original character, thoughtful updates and everyday convenience, just steps from transit, downtown offices, cultural institutions, shopping, the University of Ottawa, Francojeunesse and the ByWard Market. The welcoming and spacious front porch leads to well-scaled principal rooms filled with warmth and natural light, featuring beautiful hardwood floors and original architectural details. Cozy up to the wood burning fireplace during Ottawa's winter months. The classic layout continues upstairs with 3 bedrooms and a bonus versatile loft with separate storage area, ideal as a home office, creative space or additional living area. A finished lower level provides even more room to live, work or unwind. The home has been thoughtfully maintained and updated over the years, including a natural gas furnace (2020), central air conditioning (2022), many replacement windows (2022), a new back deck (2023), a new roof (2018) with foundation underpinning (2003). One of the home's most appealing features is its natural connection between indoors and out. The spacious front porch offers endless entertaining and leisure opportunities and a bonus mudroom/pantry off the kitchen leads directly to the backyard, creating a practical transition for everyday living while opening onto a special outdoor space. The large, private and fully landscaped backyard is an urban oasis, with a generous deck and patio offering wonderful spaces for morning coffee, summer dining or entertaining friends. A private laneway offers generous parking and along with a detached garage adds exceptional space, convenience and functionality. This space offers so many possibilities to expand on this exceptional property. Come see why this classic Sandy Hill home puts the best of Ottawa right outside your door.

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 46, across 1,167 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 40 days.

The median sale price was $829,900.

Homes sold for about 1.9% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.

About 16% of sales closed above the list price.

Around 22% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.

Median days to sell
24
Median sale price
$829,900
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Sold above asking
16%

Based on 1,167 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 AvenueelementaryFraser rating 8.5/10
  • Agincourt RoadelementaryFraser rating 8.4/10
  • First AvenueelementaryFraser rating 8.4/10
  • NepeansecondaryFraser rating 8.3/10
  • ElmdaleelementaryFraser rating 8.2/10
  • Jean-Robert GauthierelementaryFraser rating 8.2/10

School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.

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