255 Bay Street 816
4102 - Ottawa Centre, Ottawa Centre, K1R 0C5
$439,900
- 1 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 1 parking
- 600-699 sq ft
Listed 6 days ago · MLS® X14031098
About this home
This beautifully upgraded 1-bedroom apartment in one of Centretown's most sought after buildings offers an exceptionally functional layout that lives larger than expected, plus an impressive 101 sq. ft. private balcony spanning the full width of the unit. The unit's open-concept layout maximizes natural light thanks to west-facing floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the home with sunshine. A custom foyer welcomes you, with built-in bench seating, integrated shelving, drawers, storage, and rich hardwood flooring which runs through the unit. The open concept living space is styled with warm tones and is designed for flexibility. The kitchen showcases quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a centre island with breakfast bar seating that provides generous prep space. The living room offers a cozy space to relax while sliding doors provide direct access to the balcony, which offers an unobstructed skyline view. The primary bedroom provides a large closet and is situated directly across from the 4-piece bathroom, which is finished to match the rest of the unit. This unit comes equipped with a underground parking spot and a storage locker. Residents of The Bowery enjoy a collection of resort-styled amenities, including a concierge, a fully equipped fitness centre, sauna, guest suites, private dining room, rooftop lounge, outdoor terrace with BBQ area, yoga space, and a spectacular rooftop indoor pool offering breathtaking panoramic views of Ottawa. This location offers one of Ottawa's most walkable lifestyles, close to Parliament Hill, the financial district, LeBreton Flats, Sparks Street, Bank Street, Elgin Street, the Rideau Canal, and the Ottawa River pathways. Lyon LRT Station is just a short walk away, providing effortless transportation across the city, while countless restaurants, cafés, grocery stores, boutiques, entertainment venues, and fitness studios are all within minutes, making this the ideal opportunity for young professionals and investors!
Details
- Type
- Condo Apartment
- Style
- Apartment
- Size
- 600-699 sq ft
- Basement
- None
- Garage
- Underground
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $4,318 (2026)
- Maintenance fee
- $482/month
- Neighbourhood
- 4102 - Ottawa Centre
- Municipality
- Ottawa Centre
- Price per sq ft
- $677 (27% above condo apartments in 4102 - Ottawa Centre, $532)
- Fee per sq ft
- $0.74/month
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 1 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece
- Rooms
- 4 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Laundry
- In-Suite Laundry, Ensuite
- Features
- Primary Bedroom - Main Floor
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
Building and exterior
- Style
- Apartment
- Exterior
- Concrete, Metal/Steel Siding
- Foundation
- Concrete
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 1
Condo
- Monthly fee
- $482
- Fee includes
- Common Elements Included, Water Included, Building Insurance Included
- Amenities
- Sauna, Exercise Room, Indoor Pool, Party Room/Meeting Room, Rooftop Deck/Garden, Guest Suites
- Locker
- Owned (level P4)
- Balcony
- Open
- Exposure
- West
- Pets
- Yes-with Restrictions
- Property manager
- Sentinel Management Inc.
More
- Possession
- TBD
- Nearby
- Park, Public Transit, School, School Bus Route, Rec./Commun.Centre
- Cross street
- Bay St & Nepean St
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Main | 4.7 × 3.44 m (15'5" × 11'3") | |
| Living Room | Main | 3.54 × 4.11 m (11'7" × 13'6") | |
| Bedroom | Main | 3.05 × 3.26 m (10' × 10'8") |
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
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 Lyon LRT6 min walk
- 🚇 Parliament LRT12 min walk
Within a 10-minute walk: 8 grocery stores, 187 cafés and restaurants, 11 parks, 17 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: La Tiendita Latin Goods Mart (350 m). Nearest park: Lisgar Parkette (100 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Centennial Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 32%2 min walk - Cambridge St Community Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 77%, math 23%13 min walk - St. Anthony School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 70%16 min walk - Elgin Street Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 84%17 min walk
Secondary
- St. Patrick's Adult School Catholic3 min walk
- Albert Street Education Centre4 min walk
- Debbie Campbell Learning Academy Private4 min walk
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 K1R
- Owners / renters
- 31% / 69%
- Median household income
- $74,000
- Average age
- 40
- Children under 15
- 8%
- Homes
- 6% detached, 49% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 18%
- Population
- 20,343
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Yue (Cantonese) 1.6%, Vietnamese 1.4%, Mandarin 1.2%, Arabic 1%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Ottawa police: 52 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).
Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.
Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.
Living here
Commute
To downtown Ottawa: 1 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.
Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
Listed by ENGEL & VOLKERS OTTAWA.
Listing information provided by PropTx Innovations Inc. and TRREB; deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by PropTx.
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