191 Cathcart Street

4001 - Lower Town/Byward Market, Lower Town - Sandy Hill, K1N 5C1

$650,000

Reduced $25,000 from $675,000

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 1 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 102 days ago · MLS® X13551294

About this home

A large, private backyard is a rare find in this peaceful neighbourhood and one of the many features that make this charming century home truly stand out. Nicely landscaped with an expansive deck and generous green space, it's the perfect setting for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors. The property also includes the legal right to covered carport parking, a valuable convenience that's uncommon in the area. Inside, the home features hardwood or tile throughout. The bright galley kitchen offers an abundance of cabinetry, a gas stove, and an adjoining eating area. The inviting living room is perfect for everyday living, while the rear addition includes a main floor laundry room, powder room, and direct access to the backyard. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom can accommodate a king sized bed. The second bedroom provides access to a versatile loft, ideal as a home office, reading nook, creative studio, or guest space. The basement offers excellent storage. Located on a quiet, tree lined street in one of Ottawa's most established neighbourhoods, you'll enjoy an exceptional lifestyle. Bingham Park, Cathcart Park, and Cumberland Park are all just a block away, while the Ottawa River and the NCC pathway at Bordeleau Park are only a 10 min walk from home. Enjoy the cafés, restaurants, shops, and energy of the ByWard Market, then return home to the peace and quiet of this mature residential street. Whether you work downtown, at Global Affairs, Elizabeth Bruyère Hospital, or across the river in Gatineau, commuting is easy by car, bike, public transit, or on foot. Updates include Freshly Painted (2026), Main Floor Hardwood Sanded/Refinished (2026), New Rear Deck (2026), Front Porch (2026), Front + Side Interlock (2026), Fresh Sod (2026), New Carport (2026), Shed Roof (2026), Extensive Structural Improvements to Rear Addition (2026), Back Door (2026), Gas Furnace (2017), A/C (2026), Windows (2018), Varying roof sections (2002-2019 as per previous owner).

Details

Type
Semi-Detached
Style
3-Storey
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
18.27 × 90 ft
Basement
Unfinished
Garage
Carport
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$6,017 (2026)
Neighbourhood
4001 - Lower Town/Byward Market
Municipality
Lower Town - Sandy Hill

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (main)
Rooms
8 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Carpet Free, Water Heater Owned

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Baseboard, Electric
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
3-Storey
Exterior
Brick, Stucco (Plaster)
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Poured Concrete, Stone
Faces
North
Outdoor
Deck, Landscaped, Privacy, Porch, Shed

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
1
Driveway and parking
Right Of Way

Lot

Size
18.27 × 90 ft

More

Possession
Immediate
Nearby
Fenced Yard, Hospital, Park, Public Transit
Cross street
Sussex Drive and Cathcart Street

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain3.2 × 2.6 m (10'6" × 8'6")Hardwood Floor, Galley Kitchen
Dining RoomMain3.5 × 2.5 m (11'6" × 8'2")Hardwood Floor
Living RoomMain4.7 × 3.1 m (15'5" × 10'2")Hardwood Floor
LaundryMain3.5 × 2.3 m (11'6" × 7'7")Tile Floor
Primary BedroomSecond4.7 × 3.5 m (15'5" × 11'6")Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 2Second4.1 × 2.7 m (13'5" × 8'10")Hardwood Floor
LoftThird3.3 × 3.2 m (10'10" × 10'6")Hardwood Floor
Furnace RoomBasement10.1 × 4 m (33'2" × 13'1")

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Rideau LRT14 min walk
  • 🚇 Parliament LRT1.5 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 4 grocery stores, 131 cafés and restaurants, 13 parks, 7 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Baskin-Robbins (750 m). Nearest park: Cathcart Park (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • York Street Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 65%, math 20%
    14 min walk
  • École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Anne Catholic · French
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 81%
    15 min walk
  • École Notre-Dame du Mont Carmel French · Private15 min walk
  • Fern Hill School Private1.4 km

Secondary

  • École secondaire publique De la Salle French12 min walk
  • MacDonald-Cartier Academy Private18 min walk
  • Lisgar Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 73%, literacy test 91%
    1.6 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%.

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Who lives here postal area K1N

Owners / renters
24% / 76%
Median household income
$64,000
Average age
40
Children under 15
9%
Homes
4% detached, 49% high-rise
Commute by transit
23%
Population
26,639

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 1.5%, Arabic 1.3%, Spanish 0.9%, Somali 0.6%.

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: 1 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise 1 source nearby

  • 🛣️ Highway200 m

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