63 Balsam Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 6W8
$749,900
Welcome to your next great investment, or your dream lifestyle upgrade! Nestled just off iconic Preston Street in the vibrant heart of Little Italy, this charming red brick duplex offers the perfect blend of flexibility, income potential, and unbeatable location.Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent out the other to offset your mortgage, or expand your real estate portfolio, this property delivers. Both units feature warm hardwood floors and bright living rooms with charming bay windows, while the lower unit offers a walkout to a private patio, perfect for indoor-outdoor living. A rare private laneway with ample parking leading to a spacious double garage/workshop, all set on an impressively deep 107 ft lot offering room to grow, play, or create.Step outside and you're just moments from Preston Street, Ottawa's celebrated culinary corridor filled with authentic trattorias, cafés, cocktail bars, and trendy brunch spots. Enjoy nearby outdoor escapes like Dows Lake, the Rideau Canal, and the Arboretum, perfect for biking, paddleboarding, or skating. With O-Train access and direct routes to downtown, Carleton University, and hospitals, commuting is a breeze. Add in future development value in this coveted neighbourhood, and you've found a property that's as practical as it is exciting. (id:28469)
Property Details
| MLS® Number | X12325987 |
| Property Type | Multi-family |
| Neigbourhood | Centretown West |
| Community Name | 4205 - West Centre Town |
| Parking Space Total | 6 |
Building
| Bathroom Total | 2 |
| Bedrooms Above Ground | 2 |
| Bedrooms Total | 2 |
| Age | 100+ Years |
| Amenities | Separate Electricity Meters |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Dryer, Hood Fan, Two Stoves, Washer, Refrigerator |
| Basement Development | Unfinished |
| Basement Type | N/a (unfinished) |
| Exterior Finish | Brick, Steel |
| Flooring Type | Hardwood |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Heating Type | Heat Pump |
| Stories Total | 2 |
| Size Interior | 1,500 - 2,000 Ft2 |
| Type | Duplex |
| Utility Water | Municipal Water |
Parking
| Detached Garage | |
| Garage |
Land
| Acreage | No |
| Sewer | Sanitary Sewer |
| Size Depth | 107 Ft |
| Size Frontage | 28 Ft ,9 In |
| Size Irregular | 28.8 X 107 Ft |
| Size Total Text | 28.8 X 107 Ft |
Rooms
| Level | Type | Length | Width | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Level | Living Room | 5.51 m | 3.12 m | 5.51 m x 3.12 m |
| Second Level | Dining Room | 5.51 m | 2.06 m | 5.51 m x 2.06 m |
| Second Level | Kitchen | 3.81 m | 3.15 m | 3.81 m x 3.15 m |
| Second Level | Bathroom | Measurements not available | ||
| Main Level | Living Room | 4.14 m | 3.1 m | 4.14 m x 3.1 m |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 4.06 m | 3 m | 4.06 m x 3 m |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 3.81 m | 3.15 m | 3.81 m x 3.15 m |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 4.47 m | 3.91 m | 4.47 m x 3.91 m |
| Main Level | Bathroom | 3.05 m | 2.87 m | 3.05 m x 2.87 m |
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August 05 2025 10:54:54
Ottawa Real Estate Board
Royal LePage Team Realty