551 Edison Avenue
5104 - McKellar/Highland, Carlingwood - Westboro and Area, K2A 1V5
$699,000
- 0 bedrooms
- 0 bathrooms
Listed 136 days ago · MLS® X13410612
About this home
{Intro} Corner lot with existing foundation in the heart of Westboro - one of Ottawa's most in-demand urban neighbourhoods. The site occupies a corner position at Edison Ave & Princeton Ave, offering east-facing frontage & strong visibility in a community with consistent builder demand. Zoned R4UA. Buyers are encouraged to verify all permitted uses & development options with the City of Ottawa before preparing any offer. {The Lot} 2,759.97 sq ft of irregular corner land. Lot dimensions: 65.88'x40.15'x13.96'x56.08'x50.04' - a workable footprint for a custom build or multi-unit project, subject to applicable approvals. All utilities available at the lot: gas, hydro, cable & telephone. Corner lots offer added frontage & flexibility that mid-block sites don't - worth factoring into any design review. Immediate possession. {Foundation} Existing foundation in place. Prior architectural plans were prepared for a proposed 3-storey luxury residence of approx. 2,400 sq ft above grade - Seller makes no representations or warranties regarding those plans, approvals, zoning, permits, or specifications. Sold as vacant land with existing foundation only. Buyers to conduct their own due diligence & rely on their own consultants. 1-yr vendor financing available at 5.49% w/ 25% down, 730+ credit, no income verification required - terms apply. {Location} Westboro is consistently ranked among Ottawa's most walkable urban communities. Richmond Rd runs nearby with a dense strip of independent restaurants, cafes & boutiques. Westboro Beach & the NCC Ottawa River Pathway are within walking distance. Parks include Roy Duncan Park, Lions Park & Westboro Kiwanis Park. Schools across public & Catholic boards in the immediate area. O-Train Confederation Line (Westboro Station) - downtown Ottawa under 15 min by transit. Hwy 417 is minutes south - downtown by car in under 10 min, Ottawa International Airport approx. 20 min.
Details
- Type
- Vacant Land
- Lot
- 53.28 × ? ft
- Kitchens
- 0
- Neighbourhood
- 5104 - McKellar/Highland
- Municipality
- Carlingwood - Westboro and Area
Building and exterior
- Faces
- East
Lot
- Size
- 53.28 × ? ft (irregular)
- Acreage
- < .50
More
- Possession
- Allow 2 Weeks
- Cross street
- Richmond Rd & Princeton Ave
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 Kichi Zìbì LRT14 min walk
- 🚇 Westboro LRT17 min walk
Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 30 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks, 4 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Real Canadian Superstore (900 m). Nearest park: Clare Gardens Park (300 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Churchill Alternative School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 62%7 min walk - Broadview Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 92%, math 53%11 min walk - Hilson Avenue Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 78%, math 59%17 min walk - Revel Academy Private1.3 km
Secondary
- Blyth Academy Private8 min walk
- Nepean High School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 76%, literacy test 94%11 min walk - Notre Dame High School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 55%, literacy test 83%16 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 K2A
- Owners / renters
- 60% / 40%
- Median household income
- $105,000
- Average age
- 46
- Children under 15
- 14%
- Homes
- 46% detached, 27% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 14%
- Population
- 17,156
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 1.2%, Arabic 0.9%, Russian 0.5%, Iranian Persian 0.4%.
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
Coming transit
- 🚧 Kichi Zìbì O-Train900 m · opening 2026
- 🚧 Westboro O-Train1.1 km · opening 2026
- 🚧 Sherbourne O-Train1.7 km · opening 2026
Stations under construction or approved. Opening dates are the latest public estimates and often move.
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).
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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.
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