$954,900
For sale: Multiplex

Welcome to 57 Lees Avenue - a rarely offered three-storey all-brick duplex in the heart of Old Ottawa South. This versatile and well-maintained investment property offers strong income potential with approximately $71,760 per year in gross rental income, while also presenting an excellent opportunity for owner-occupants seeking additional rental revenue.A shared front foyer provides access to both self-contained units. The main level features a spacious 2-bedroom unit offering hardwood flooring, high ceilings, an oversized kitchen with ample storage and workspace, an updated bathroom, private laundry, and direct side-door access to the backyard.The upper unit spans the second and third floors and offers an expansive 4 bedroom layout. This bright and updated space includes a renovated kitchen, private laundry, generous living areas, and a unique upper loft level with an additional flex room - ideal for larger households and flexible rental arrangements. Both units include separate parking spaces and private laundry, adding convenience and long-term tenant appeal. Ideally located within walking distance to the Rideau Canal,University of Ottawa, Main Street, Elgin and Lansdowne. This property is perfectly positioned near transit, parks, shops, and everyday amenities. Major updates include roof shingles (25-year shingles), Energy Star windows and skylights, air conditioning (2021), and a remodel of the second unit completed in 2019. A rare opportunity to own a character-filled multi-unit property in one of Ottawa's most desirable central neighbourhoods. Some photos were taken prior to tenant occupancy and certain photos have been digitally altered.
Sold data
Multiplex homes in Ottawa took a median of 40 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 20 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 67, across 42 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 61 days.
The median sale price was $884,450.
Homes sold for about 2.6% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 7% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 12% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 42 recorded sales in the last 90 days — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. 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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