1842 Playfair Drive

3608 - Playfair Park, Alta Vista and Area, K1H 5S1

$3,000/mo

Reduced $400 from $3,400

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  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 5 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 101 days ago · MLS® X13553736

About this home

Perfectly located in sought-after Alta Vista, this spacious family home offers a rare combination of size, layout, and outdoor space-just steps to parks, schools, and everyday amenities. The main floor features a classic, functional layout with a bright living room and fireplace, a separate dining area, and a kitchen overlooking a private, hedged backyard. A sun-filled eat-in area with a bay window and direct yard access adds to the everyday livability, along with inside entry from the garage and a convenient powder room. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a primary with walk-in closet and ensuite, plus a full family bathroom. The finished lower level provides excellent additional space with a large rec room, flexible den or office, and laundry with ample storage. Set in a prime location near Playfair Park, Pleasant Park Public School, hospitals, shopping, and restaurants-this is a well-rounded rental offering comfort, space, and convenience.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Lot
58 × 95 ft
Basement
Full, Finished
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Neighbourhood
3608 - Playfair Park
Municipality
Alta Vista and Area
Rent increase limit
Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (main)
Rooms
16 above ground
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Natural Gas
Laundry
In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
Carpet Free
Furnished
Unfurnished

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
South

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
5

Lot

Size
58 × 95 ft

Rental terms

Rent includes
Parking, Central Air Conditioning

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
Kilborn & Playfair

History of this address

2 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.

Location

Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map

The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

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

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 3 cafés and restaurants, 8 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest park: Playfair Park (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

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

Secondary

  • Hillcrest High School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 44%, literacy test 83%
    14 min walk
  • Franco-Cité Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 59%, literacy test 92%
    18 min walk
  • Canterbury High School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 76%, literacy test 94%
    1.4 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.

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.

City rules

Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE INTEGRITY REALTY.

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