215 Columbus Avenue

About this home

Welcome to 215 Columbus Avenue - an exceptional semi-detached duplex in one of Ottawa's most connected and desirable neighbourhoods just east of the river, offering the perfect blend of elevated design, lifestyle, and income potential. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully maintained, this stunning home is flooded with natural light and showcases quality finishes throughout, including hardwood flooring on the main and second levels, a beautiful designer kitchen featuring a full-height quartz slab backsplash, matching countertops with a waterfall island and integrated bar fridge, perfect for entertaining. The luxurious primary ensuite feels straight out of a boutique hotel, and every space has been carefully curated to feel warm, modern, and effortlessly functional. The main living area offers an inviting open-concept layout ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining, while the newly landscaped front and rear yards ($25,000 improvement) create a private outdoor retreat complete with a shaded back deck perfect for summer evenings. What truly sets this property apart is the fully self-contained lower-level suite with private side entrance - a spacious one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit complete with its own full kitchen, full-sized appliances, private laundry, full-height ceilings, and established short-term rental licensing. Currently operating as a licensed Airbnb, this suite offers incredible flexibility for investors, multigenerational living, mortgage support, or long-term rental income. Located just steps from the Rideau River, scenic bike paths, and the Rideau Sports Centre tennis club, this home combines urban convenience with outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy quick access to downtown Ottawa, the Ottawa Hospital General Campus, Trainyards shopping district, Highway 417, and the Donald Street Pedestrian Bridge connecting you seamlessly to nearby neighbourhoods and trails. A rare opportunity to own a stylish, income-generating property in a prime Ottawa location.

Details

Type

Semi-Detached

Style

2-Storey

Age

6-15 years

Size

2000-2500 sq ft

Lot

25 × 115.94 ft

Basement

Apartment, Full, Finished

Garage

Attached

Kitchens

2

Property tax

$7,060 (2025)

Neighbourhood

3502 - Overbrook/Castle Heights

Municipality

Overbrook - Castleheights and Area

Interior

Bedrooms

3 above ground + 1 below

Bathrooms

1 × 2-piece (main), 2 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (basement)

Kitchens

2 (1 below ground)

Rooms

9 above ground + 4 below

Family room or den

No

Fireplace

Natural Gas

Features

Air Exchanger, Guest Accommodations, In-Law Suite, Separate Hydro Meter, In-Law Capability, Accessory Apartment, Auto Garage Door Remote, Central Vacuum, Countertop Range, Built-In Oven, On Demand Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Air conditioning

Central Air

Water and sewer

Sewer

Building and exterior

Style

2-Storey

Exterior

Vinyl Siding, Brick

Roof

Asphalt Shingle

Foundation

Concrete

Age

6-15 years

Faces

North

Outdoor

Deck, Porch, Sauna

Parking

Garage spaces

1

Total parking

3

Driveway and parking

Private

Lot

Size

25 × 115.94 ft

More

Possession

tbd

Nearby

Library, School, Public Transit, Park, Place Of Worship, Hospital

Cross street

Quill St/ Vera St

Rooms