556 WESTMINSTER AVENUE NW, Ottawa

$1,049,000

For sale: Detached

Detached at 556 WESTMINSTER AVENUE NW, Ottawa
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms / bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Living area
2,500 sqft
MLS®
MLS® X14089778
Neighbourhood
5104 - McKellar/Highland

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Welcome to 556 Westminster Ave, nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in the highly sought-after Westboro South/McKellar Park neighbourhood. Surrounded by mature trees & established homes, one can only imagine the magical atmosphere of this charming street during the holiday season, w/ twinkling lights illuminating the neighbourhood. This exceptional location offers the perfect blend of peaceful residential living & urban convenience. Enjoy nearby Westboro Village w/ its cafés, restaurants, specialty shops, Farm Boy, boutiques & everyday essentials. Excellent schools, McKellar Park, scenic walking/cycling trails, & the Ottawa River are all within easy reach! Brimming w/ character & charm, this 2-storey home offers an inviting atmosphere & versatile living spaces. The main floor features a welcoming foyer, spacious living rm, separate dining rm, eat-in kitchen & a substantial rear family rm, providing a wonderful setting for relaxing or gathering w/ family. A convenient 2-piece powder room completes this level. Upstairs, discover 3 bedrooms, including an impressive L-shaped bedroom offering flexibility for a home office/art studio, along w/ a 4-piece family bathroom. The basement extends the living space w/ a recreation room, laundry & utility areas, 2 workshops & ample storage for hobbies & projects. Step outside to a beautifully landscaped backyard framed by mature trees, offering a wonderful sense of privacy & a tranquil setting to enjoy birdsong & the beauty of nature. An underground sprinkler system adds convenience to maintaining the outdoor spaces. A detached garage provides additional practicality, featuring a specially coated floor that makes cleaning & maintenance a breeze! Set in one of Ottawa's most cherished neighbourhoods, this character-filled home offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own. An exceptional location & a place to create lasting memories. Contact your REALTOR today to arrange a private showing!

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 1,017 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 43 days.

The median sale price was $827,999.

Homes sold for about 2.1% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.

About 12% of sales closed above the list price.

Around 24% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.

Median days to sell
24
Median sale price
$827,999
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Sold above asking
12%

Based on 1,017 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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