78 Ritchie Street

6101 - Britannia, Britannia - Lincoln Heights and Area, K2B 6E9

$749,900

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  • 2+2 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 8 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed 75 days ago · MLS® X13639168

About this home

78 Ritchie Street is a mechanics dream investment property!! A unique opportunity to own a custom built non-conforming duplex with potential to convert back into a spacious multi-generational high ranch bungalow in a desirable central west location close to public transit, shopping, restaurants, movie theatres, schools and everyday amenities. This versatile property offers excellent potential for investors, owner occupants or buyers seeking additional income opportunities. Both the upper and lower units feature 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom with functional layouts, laminate flooring throughout and large windows that fill the spaces with natural light. The property offers comfortable living arrangements with flexibility for extended family or tenants. A standout feature is the impressive commercial grade double garage designed for hobbyists, contractors, mechanics or small business use. The garage includes its own wood furnace heating system, hydraulic car hoist, commercial grade door openers and a convenient 2 piece bathroom. Three 50 amp outlets are already installed making the space ideal for EV charging, workshop equipment or heavy duty tools. The garage also offers approximately 12 foot high storage capacity providing excellent room for vehicles, equipment or recreational storage. A wood electric combination furnace services the main house along with separate baseboard heating in the basement. Extensive fireproofing has been completed with 5/8 fire rated drywall throughout the basement ceiling for added peace of mind. A shared 60 gallon hot water tank services both units while the garage benefits from its own 100 amp electrical service. Central air conditioning services the upper unit and the alarm system currently operates within the garage area. A rare property combining residential flexibility, income potential and exceptional commercial grade garage space in a convenient and accessible location with endless possibilities! Never flooded.

Details

Type
Duplex
Style
Bungalow-Raised
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
50.16 × 100 ft
Basement
Apartment
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$5,370 (2025)
Neighbourhood
6101 - Britannia
Municipality
Britannia - Lincoln Heights and Area

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground + 2 below
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (basement)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
5 above ground + 6 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Features
Accessory Apartment, Auto Garage Door Remote, In-Law Capability

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Baseboard, Electric
Air conditioning
Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow-Raised
Exterior
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Block
Faces
West

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
8
Driveway and parking
Lane, Private Triple

Lot

Size
50.16 × 100 ft

More

Possession
tbd
Cross street
Carling and Ritchie

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
BathroomMain1.54 × 1.54 m (5'1" × 5'1")2 Pc Bath
BathroomMain3.16 × 2.34 m (10'4" × 7'8")4 Pc Bath
Bedroom 2Main3.16 × 3.41 m (10'4" × 11'2")
KitchenMain3.43 × 4.48 m (11'3" × 14'8")
Living RoomMain5.44 × 4.94 m (17'10" × 16'2")
Mud RoomMain1.82 × 2.33 m (6' × 7'8")
Primary BedroomMain5.02 × 3.41 m (16'6" × 11'2")
BathroomBasement2.92 × 2.23 m (9'7" × 7'4")4 Pc Bath
Bedroom 3Basement2.81 × 3.42 m (9'3" × 11'3")
Bedroom 4Basement2.07 × 4.35 m (6'9" × 14'3")
Dining RoomBasement3.9 × 3.28 m (12'10" × 10'9")
KitchenBasement3.28 × 3.65 m (10'9" × 12')
LaundryBasement2.91 × 3.33 m (9'7" × 10'11")
RecreationBasement7.16 × 5.44 m (23'6" × 17'10")

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

  • 🚇 Pinecrest LRT1.3 km
  • 🚇 Bayshore LRT1.6 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 12 cafés and restaurants, 8 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Farm Boy (950 m). Nearest park: Grandeur Park (250 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Dr. F. J. McDonald Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 38%
    3 min walk
  • St. Rose of Lima School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 48%
    15 min walk
  • MindWare Academy Private15 min walk
  • Al Furqan School Private16 min walk

Secondary

  • Abraar School Private15 min walk
  • Woodroffe High School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 43%, literacy test 81%
    1.9 km
  • St. Paul High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 52%, literacy test 87%
    1.9 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%.

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Who lives here postal area K2B

Owners / renters
36% / 64%
Median household income
$72,000
Average age
42
Children under 15
15%
Homes
17% detached, 54% high-rise
Commute by transit
21%
Population
33,254

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 3.3%, Somali 1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1%, Spanish 0.8%.

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: 11 km. Transit times · Driving times

Coming transit

  • 🚧 Pinecrest O-Train1.3 km · opening 2026
  • 🚧 Bayshore O-Train1.6 km · opening 2026
  • 🚧 Queensview O-Train1.6 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.

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Internet High-speed

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Short-term rentals

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