290 CATHCART Street 14
4002 - Lower Town, Lower Town - Sandy Hill, K1N 5C4
$2,150/mo
Reduced $100 from $2,250
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 1 parking
- 1200-1399 sq ft
Listed 57 days ago · MLS® X13708062
About this home
Unique, bright and spacious loft-style 1.5-bathroom with separate den/sun room condo townhome offers the perfect blend of character, comfort and downtown convenience. Walk everywhere that matters. The multi-level, open-concept layout is filled with natural light and features soaring cathedral ceilings, a skylight and beautiful hardwood floors, creating an airy and distinctive living space. The main level offers a well-appointed kitchen and dedicated dining area flowing into a bright and inviting living room with a charming den that can be easily used as a bedroom or office. Upstairs, the loft-style primary suite provides a spacious and private retreat complete with its own ensuite bathroom. A large covered garage is conveniently located directly outside the front door, offering both secure parking - an especially rare convenience in the heart of the city. Step outside and you're moments from the ByWard Market, Parliament Hill, Global Affairs, Bordeleau Park and the Rideau River, with restaurants, cafés, culture and recreation all close by. With the river so nearby, it's also an awesome location for those who enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding and making the most of Ottawa's waterfront. A truly special opportunity to enjoy the vibrancy of downtown while coming home to your unique quiet corner of the city.
Details
- Type
- Condo Townhouse
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Size
- 1200-1399 sq ft
- Basement
- Partial Basement, Unfinished
- Garage
- Carport
- Kitchens
- 1
- Neighbourhood
- 4002 - Lower Town
- Municipality
- Lower Town - Sandy Hill
- 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
- 2 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 2-piece (ground), 1 × 4-piece (third)
- Rooms
- 10 above ground + 1 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- No
- Laundry
- Ensuite
- Furnished
- Partially
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
Building and exterior
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Total parking
- 1
Condo
- Exposure
- South
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detector
- Property manager
- Self Managed 290cathcart@gmail.com
Rental terms
- Rent includes
- Parking
More
- Possession
- Immediate
- Nearby
- Park, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre, River/Stream, Hospital
- Cross street
- King Edward Avenue & Cathcart Street
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | Main | 1.88 × 3.82 m (6'2" × 12'6") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 1.75 × 0.81 m (5'9" × 2'8") | |
| Dining Room | Second | 4.2 × 3.34 m (13'9" × 10'11") | |
| Kitchen | Second | 2.74 × 2.51 m (9' × 8'3") | |
| Living Room | Second | 4.2 × 5.52 m (13'9" × 18'1") | |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 4.2 × 2.12 m (13'9" × 6'11") | Combined w/Den |
| Primary Bedroom | Third | 6.27 × 4.03 m (20'7" × 13'3") | |
| Bathroom | Third | 1.4 × 2.24 m (4'7" × 7'4") | |
| Laundry | Basement | 2.79 × 3.25 m (9'2" × 10'8") | |
| Foyer | Main | ||
| Laundry | Basement |
History of this address
1 earlier listing 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 Very walkable
- 🚇 Rideau LRT15 min walk
- 🚇 Parliament LRT1.7 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 126 cafés and restaurants, 13 parks, 8 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Loblaws (750 m). Nearest park: Linear Park (50 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- York Street Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 65%, math 20%11 min walk - École Notre-Dame du Mont Carmel French · Private11 min walk
- École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Anne Catholic · French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 81%12 min walk - Fern Hill School Private18 min walk
Secondary
- École secondaire publique De la Salle French7 min walk
- MacDonald-Cartier Academy Private13 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%.
Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.
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: 2 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise 1 source nearby
- 🛣️ Highway250 m
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).
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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.
Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE TEAM REALTY.
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