158 Forward Avenue
4201 - Mechanicsville, West Centre Town, K1Y 1K9
$579,000
Reduced $10,000 from $589,000
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 parking
- 700-1100 sq ft
Listed 56 days ago · MLS® X13707676
About this home
Welcome to 158 Forward Avenue - a freshly updated and move-in-ready 3-storey townhouse in the heart of one of Ottawa's most connected urban neighbourhoods. Bright, spacious and thoughtfully designed, this home offers 2 generous bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a functional multi-level layout that provides both open living space and excellent privacy. The main living level features a refreshed kitchen that flows seamlessly into the open-concept dining and living areas, creating a bright and inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the second bedroom offers a generous walk-in closet and is conveniently located alongside a full bathroom and in-unit laundry. The entire third level is dedicated to an exceptionally spacious primary retreat, complete with a large walk-in closet and private 4-piece ensuite. Freshly painted and beautifully staged, this vacant home is ready for its next owner and offers an excellent opportunity for professionals, first-time buyers, downsizers or investors. And the location is hard to beat. Just one block from Tunney's Pasture LRT Station, you'll enjoy effortless access to downtown and across the city, while being within walking distance of parks, cafés, restaurants, local shops, cycling paths and the Ottawa River pathways. Wellington West, Hintonburg and Westboro are all just minutes away, putting some of Ottawa's best dining, shopping and neighbourhood amenities at your doorstep. Urban convenience, generous living space and a move-in-ready home - all in an exceptional central location.
Details
- Type
- Att/Row/Townhouse
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Age
- 16-30 years
- Size
- 700-1100 sq ft
- Lot
- 14 × 49 ft
- Basement
- None
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $3,939 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- 4201 - Mechanicsville
- Municipality
- West Centre Town
- Price per sq ft
- $643
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (third)
- Rooms
- 10 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Features
- Auto Garage Door Remote, Carpet Free
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Age
- 16-30 years
- Faces
- West
- Outdoor
- Deck
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 2
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 14 × 49 ft
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Lyndale and Parkdale
Price history
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | $589,000 | Listed |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $579,000 | −$10,000 |
History of this address
3 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 Tunney's Pasture LRT7 min walk
- 🚇 Bayview LRT13 min walk
Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 41 cafés and restaurants, 11 parks, 5 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Parkdale Market (650 m). Nearest park: Laroche Park (300 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Saint-François-d'Assise Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 64%13 min walk - Connaught Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 73%14 min walk - Devonshire Community Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 65%16 min walk - Parkdale Montessori School Private1.3 km
Secondary
- Chesterton Academy Private1.3 km
- Fisher Park Public School / Summit Alternate School1.3 km
- Adult High School Preschool Program
EQAO: Gr 9 math 21%1.7 km
EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.
Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.
Who lives here postal area K1Y
- Owners / renters
- 51% / 49%
- Median household income
- $99,000
- Average age
- 42
- Children under 15
- 14%
- Homes
- 31% detached, 31% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 17%
- Population
- 20,712
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 0.6%, Arabic 0.5%, Spanish 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.4%.
Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario).
Living here
Commute
To downtown Ottawa: 3 km. Transit times · Driving times
Coming transit
- 🚧 Westboro O-Train2.0 km · opening 2026
Stations under construction or approved. Opening dates are the latest public estimates and often move.
Noise Nothing major nearby
No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
Internet High-speed
50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).
From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.
Short-term rentals
Only in your principal residence (whole home or part of it), with a City host permit. Rural cottage rentals have a separate permit.
Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
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