45 CORTLEIGH DRIVE, Ottawa

$949,900

For sale: Detached

Detached at 45 CORTLEIGH DRIVE, Ottawa
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms / bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Living area
2,000 sqft
MLS®
MLS® X13762558
Neighbourhood
7707 - Barrhaven - Hearts Desire

Welcome to 45 Cortleigh Drive, a truly one-of-a-kind home set on an exceptionally large corner lot in the sought-after Heart's Desire neighbourhood of Barrhaven. With stunning curb appeal, a welcoming front porch and double-car garage, this home is rich in character from the moment you arrive. Inside, the unique split-level layout begins with a sunken family room featuring a beautiful stone fireplace and patio doors leading outside. A few steps up, the living room makes a statement with soaring ceilings and exposed wood beams. The kitchen and eating area overlook the family room below while also enjoying views of the private backyard, surrounded by mature trees and hedges. Tucked just off the main living space is a formal dining room. Beautiful hardwood flooring runs throughout much of the home. Upstairs you'll find 3 bedrooms, including a spacious primary with a large walk-in closet and full ensuite, plus a second full bathroom. The finished basement adds even more living space with a second fireplace and built-in bar, while the lower level provides laundry and plenty of storage. Unique details include exterior bronze wall sconces sourced from Parliament and stone capping along the front patio wall from the Royal Canadian Mint, adding a little piece of Ottawa history to the property. Outside, the oversized corner lot offers incredible space and privacy, with mature trees and hedges creating a beautiful backyard setting. Heart's Desire Forest and its trails along the Jock River are just minutes away. Recent updates include water treatment system (2026), furnace (2017), replacement glass front windows (2020), roof approx. 10 years old and well approx. 15 years old. 24-hour irrevocable on all offers as per Form 244.

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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 40 days.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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