690-B Somerset Street W

4205 - West Centre Town, West Centre Town, K1R 6P4

$3,400/mo

Listed 39 days ago · MLS® X13775726

About this home

Exceptional opportunity to establish a new venture in one of Ottawa's most prestigious and high-profile locations at the Royal Arch, the iconic gateway to Chinatown. Situated in the heart of West Centre Town, this vibrant and walkable neighbourhood benefits from outstanding transit connectivity via LRT Lines 1 and 2, and major bus routes-ensuring consistent foot traffic and visibility for your business . Somerset Ward consistently ranks as having the highest pedestrian activity in the city, offering daily, repeat customers, while the surrounding area provides a dense residential base of over 35,000 people within walking distance .This fully equipped, licensed dining room features 29 seats, a professional kitchen, and washroom facilities. Beyond its culinary potential, the space is well-suited to a variety of commercial concepts, including office or retail uses. Basement is also available for additional storage. A new lease is available with favourable terms: base rent of $3,400 per month upto Dec 2026, with property taxes and insurance at $800 per month (plus HST) ( approx). Utilities and waste management are billed separately.The unit also includes one dedicated parking space.Joining this location means becoming part of a supportive Business Improvement Area(BIA) that actively promotes the neighbourhood through major events, cultural initiatives, and streetscape enhancements-contributing to a clean,safe, and commercially active district . With competitive rents relative to nearby Centre town and the ByWard Market, this is a rare chance to secure a central address with unmatched exposure and versatility. No Cannabis use, No coffee shop, No Barber shop. Assets NOT included.

Details

Type: Commercial Retail
Lot: 66 × 99 ft
Garage: None
Neighbourhood: 4205 - West Centre Town
Municipality: West Centre Town

Heating, cooling and services

Heating: Gas Forced Air Open
Air conditioning: Yes
Utilities: Available

Building and exterior

Building area: 850 Square Feet

Rental terms

Minimum term: 60 months

Possession: TBD
Cross street: Somerset & Cambridge St N

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

Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map

The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

🚇 Pimisi LRT10 min walk
🚇 Lyon LRT14 min walk

Within a 10-minute walk: 7 grocery stores, 143 cafés and restaurants, 14 parks, 14 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Kowloon Supermarket (100 m). Nearest park: McNabb Park (350 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

Cambridge St Community Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 77%, math 23%5 min walk
Centennial Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 79%, math 32%7 min walk
St. Anthony School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 70%8 min walk

Secondary

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Catholic Secondary Campus Catholic4 min walk
First Place Alternate Program5 min walk
Richard Pfaff Secondary Alternate Program5 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%.

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: 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.

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Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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