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1712 Playfair Drive

3608 - Playfair Park, Alta Vista and Area, K1H 5S6

$1,355,000

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  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 6 parking
  • 2000-2500 sq ft

Listed 11 days ago · MLS® X13882942

About this home

Please note there is NO for sale sign on the property - Sellers have modified 2nd level floorplan - there is now 4 bedrooms on the second floor. Located in the sought-after Alta Vista neighbourhood, this extensively renovated detached two-storey home offers over $400,000 in thoughtful updates, combining quality craftsmanship with a functional family layout. The classic centre-hall floor plan features four generously sized bedrooms on the second floor, with the flexibility of a fifth bedroom on the main level.The bright main floor is finished with new flooring throughout and includes a welcoming family room fireplace. At the heart of the home is the fully redesigned and expanded kitchen (2023), featuring custom cabinetry, premium appliances, two dishwashers, abundant storage, and a spacious layout designed for everyday living and entertaining.A standout feature is the main-floor addition with its own private entrance and three-piece bathroom. Ideal as an in-law or nanny suite, guest accommodation, home office, or potential income-generating space, it offers exceptional flexibility to suit a variety of needs.The finished lower level provides additional living space with a large recreation room and wine cellar, perfect for family activities, hobbies, or entertaining.The private backyard is designed for enjoying the outdoors, with an expansive patio that easily accommodates both large gatherings and quiet evenings at home. Three mature fruit trees-one apple and two plum trees-add character and seasonal enjoyment to the landscape.Ideally situated close to parks, schools, hospitals, shopping, and downtown Ottawa, this move-in-ready home offers generous living space, quality renovations, and a versatile layout in one of the city's most established and desirable communities

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Age
31-50 years
Size
2000-2500 sq ft
Lot
70 × 100 ft
Basement
Full, Partial Basement
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$8,639 (2025)
Neighbourhood
3608 - Playfair Park
Municipality
Alta Vista and Area
Price per sq ft
$602 (6% above detached houses in Alta Vista and Area, $569)

Interior

Bedrooms
5 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 5-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (second)
Rooms
11 above ground
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Wood
Features
Carpet Free, In-Law Capability, Auto Garage Door Remote, Rough-In Bath, Wheelchair Access

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick, Aluminum Siding
Roof
Asphalt Shingle, Flat
Foundation
Concrete
Age
31-50 years
Faces
East
Outdoor
Landscaped, Patio, Privacy

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
6

Lot

Size
70 × 100 ft

More

Possession
flexible
Nearby
Place Of Worship, Park, School, Hospital, Fenced Yard, Public Transit
Cross street
Kilborn

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomGround5.17 × 3.79 m (17' × 12'5")
Dining RoomGround4.49 × 3.63 m (14'9" × 11'11")
KitchenGround4.66 × 3.99 m (15'3" × 13'1")
BreakfastGround2.84 × 3.29 m (9'4" × 10'10")Breakfast Area, Eat-in Kitchen
Family RoomGround3.8 × 4.38 m (12'6" × 14'4")Fireplace
Bedroom 5Ground5.19 × 5.52 m (17' × 18'1")Side Door
BedroomSecond3.67 × 4.44 m (12' × 14'7")
Bedroom 2Second2.94 × 2.38 m (9'8" × 7'10")
Bedroom 3Second3.91 × 2.76 m (12'10" × 9'1")
Bedroom 4Second4.76 × 3.38 m (15'7" × 11'1")
Game RoomBasement4.45 × 5.92 m (14'7" × 19'5")
LaundryBasement
BathroomGround2.21 × 1.47 m (7'3" × 4'10")3 Pc Bath
BathroomSecond1.65 × 2.28 m (5'5" × 7'6")3 Pc Ensuite
BathroomSecond4.4 × 3.23 m (14'5" × 10'7")5 Pc Bath

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 2 cafés and restaurants, 8 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: Playfair Park (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Gemma School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 46%    5 min walk
  • Pleasant Park Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 71%    7 min walk
  • Featherston Drive Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 42%    10 min walk
  • Sainte-Geneviève Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 64%    1.3 km

Secondary

  • St. Patrick's Intermediate School Catholic17 min walk
  • Queen of Angels Adult School Catholic18 min walk
  • Hillcrest High School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 44%, literacy test 83%    1.2 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 K1H

Owners / renters
62% / 38%
Median household income
$103,000
Average age
44
Children under 15
15%
Homes
56% detached, 29% high-rise
Commute by transit
13%
Population
16,306

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 2.5%, Mandarin 0.9%, Iranian Persian 0.6%, Somali 0.5%.

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: 6 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

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Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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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.

City rules

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