589 RIDEAU Street 101
4002 - Lower Town, Lower Town - Sandy Hill, K1N 6A1
$379,800
- 1 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 1 parking
- 500-599 sq ft
Listed 3 days ago · MLS® X14091088
About this home
Welcome to Wallis House, one of Ottawa's most unique and historic residences. Originally a 19th-century hospital, this beautifully converted building combines timeless character with modern downtown living.This exceptional one bedroom, one-bathroom unit offers a rare and versatile layout with two separate entrances one from the building and one opening directly onto your own private terrace. This unique feature provides exceptional privacy, convenience, and a seamless connection to outdoor living, creating a truly special urban retreat.The unit features beautiful hardwood flooring, a cozy fireplace, a modern kitchen, and the convenience of in-unit laundry. The thoughtfully designed layout offers a comfortable and functional living space, perfect for homeowners, professionals, or investors looking for a unique rental opportunity in the heart of downtown Ottawa.Residents can enjoy exceptional building amenities, including a rooftop terrace and guest suite, all while being steps away from Parliament Hill, the ByWard Market, restaurants, shopping, public transit, and everything downtown Ottawa has to offer.Whether you are seeking a distinctive urban home or a property with excellent rental potential, this one of a kind residence offers a rare opportunity to experience the charm and convenience of Wallis House.
Details
- Type
- Condo Apartment
- Style
- Apartment
- Size
- 500-599 sq ft
- Basement
- None, None
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $3,339 (2026)
- Maintenance fee
- $550/month
- Neighbourhood
- 4002 - Lower Town
- Municipality
- Lower Town - Sandy Hill
- Price per sq ft
- $691 (33% above condo apartments in Lower Town - Sandy Hill, $518)
- Fee per sq ft
- $1.00/month
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 1 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 3-piece (main)
- Rooms
- 4 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- Natural Gas
- Laundry
- Ensuite
- Features
- Carpet Free, Storage Area Lockers
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Window Unit(s)
Building and exterior
- Style
- Apartment
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Stone
Parking
- Total parking
- 1
Condo
- Monthly fee
- $550
- Fee includes
- Building Insurance Included, Water Included, Common Elements Included
- Locker
- Owned
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Exposure
- North
- Pets
- Yes-with Restrictions
- Property manager
- Sentential Management
More
- Possession
- Immediate
- Cross street
- Rideau St at Charlotte St
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 4.26 × 3.96 m (14' × 13') | |
| Kitchen | Main | 3.04 × 2.74 m (10' × 9') | |
| Dining Room | Main | 2.74 × 1.72 m (9' × 5'8") | |
| Bedroom | Main | 4.11 × 2.76 m (13'6" × 9'1") |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 Rideau LRT1.4 km
- 🚇 uOttawa LRT1.4 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 45 cafés and restaurants, 11 parks, 10 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Loblaws (700 m). Nearest park: MacDonald Gardens Park (200 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Anne Catholic · French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 81%7 min walk - École Notre-Dame du Mont Carmel French · Private8 min walk
- York Street Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 65%, math 20%8 min walk - École élémentaire publique Mauril-Bélanger French
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 30%11 min walk
Secondary
- École secondaire publique De la Salle French11 min walk
- MacDonald-Cartier Academy Private14 min walk
- Éducation sans frontiers - éte1.3 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 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 IDEAL PROPERTIES REALTY.
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