$1,179,000
For sale: Detached

Welcome to 820 Mercier Crescent in the desirable Chapel Hill South community of Ottawa. Backing directly onto peaceful greenspace with no rear neighbors, this home offers rare privacy in a prime family-friendly location. The curb appeal stands out with a fully interlocked driveway featuring built-in accent lighting and professionally finished landscaping in both the front and backyard. The backyard is designed as a private retreat, complete with integrated lighting, custom water features, and a gas line for your BBQ - perfect for entertaining or relaxing evenings outdoors. Inside, Kentwood Cascade brushed white oak hardwood in a striking herringbone pattern flows throughout the main floor, up both staircases, and along the upper hallway. Wrought iron spindles with oak bannisters add warmth and elegance, while pot lights and built-in ceiling speakers enhance the ambiance. The chef's kitchen features melamine VT cabinetry, granite countertops, a rectangular under-mount sink, wall oven, and an impressive six-burner gas stove with chimney-style hood fan, ideal for cooking and hosting. Hardwood continues up the staircase and throughout the upper hallway on the second level, where you'll find four spacious bedrooms. The primary suite backs onto beautiful woods and includes a private ensuite. A well-appointed main bathroom serves the additional bedrooms, and the laundry room includes upgraded cabinetry for added functionality. The fully finished basement provides additional living space with a full bathroom and cozy fireplace, perfect for a media room, games area, or guest retreat. Additional highlights include built-in pantry shelving, custom mudroom storage, a gas dryer, electrical panel surge protector, and a fully insulated garage. A beautifully upgraded home combining privacy, quality finishes, and thoughtful design.
Sold data
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 1,099 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 42 days.
The median sale price was $839,900.
Homes sold for about 1.9% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 14% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 23% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 1,099 recorded sales in the last 90 days. 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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