$299,900
For sale: Apartment

Three bedroom units in The Highlands do not come up often, and unit 810 at 515 St Laurent Blvd brings something extra to the table; a pond-facing position that puts the manicured grounds, two large fountained ponds, and open greenspace front and centre rather than the street. The 8th floor works well here too: high enough for a clear sightline and a quiet feel, low enough that the grounds and walking paths below still feel part of everyday life. The L-shaped living and dining area is comfortable and flows naturally toward the patio doors and the large private balcony beyond; the view carries right through from inside the unit as well. The galley kitchen has been updated over the years and features matching cabinetry added into the eating area, giving the whole space considerably more pantry and storage room than the original layout provided, along with a dishwasher. The main bathroom has been redone with a glass-enclosed shower, and the primary bedroom comes with a 2 piece ensuite; a practical detail that makes a real difference in a unit of this size. Parquet hardwood and tile run throughout, and two wall A/C units keep things comfortable through the warmer months. A stackable in-unit washer and dryer is included, as is one underground parking space. The Highlands offers a heated outdoor pool, sauna, gym, party room, car wash bay, ponds, and walking paths throughout the property. Condo fees cover heat, hydro, and water; a meaningful offset when planning monthly costs. Montfort Hospital, St. Laurent Shopping Centre, La Cite Collegiale, Rockcliffe Park, and multiple transit routes are all within easy reach, with the Ottawa River pathways and Aviation Parkway just minutes away. A well-rounded unit in a building and neighbourhood that hold their value and one of the few in The Highlands that brings this particular combination of size, view, and floor level together in one place.
Sold data
Apartment homes in Ottawa took a median of 32 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 20 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 60, across 324 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 58 days.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 324 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
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Ottawa has 217 Fraser Institute–rated schools (174 elementary and 43 secondary), averaging 6.2/10.
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