Westboro has blossomed over the past decade, with trendy shops and restaurants, not to mention good schools and parks, that make it a draw for urban families. Centred along Richmond Road between Island Park Drive and Golden Avenue, here are a few homes for sale that were found recently on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Location: 525A Laderoute Ave.
Asking price: $799,900
Key features: New three-bedroom custom semi with modern finishes. The foyer is spacious with large windows and generous closet space. The living room, dining room and kitchen are open concept. The kitchen features a pantry, designer cabinets and oversized island. A patio door in the living room leads to a large cedar deck and spacious backyard. The master bedroom features a five-piece ensuite and walk-in closet.
Listing date: July 14
MLS#: 920283
428 Byron Ave. is also a new three-bedroom, semi-detached.
Location: 428 Byron Ave.
Asking price: $824,500
Key features: Newly built three-bedroom, four-bath semi-detached with 2,400 square feet and high-end finishes. Features walnut floors, oversized trim, gas fireplace, quartz counters and pot lighting throughout. Includes a 680-square-foot rooftop terrace with a view of the Gatineau Hills, plus a garage, central air and finished basement.
Listing date: April 1
MLS#: 904688
286 Dovercourt Ave. features 14-foot ceilings and wide plank hardwood.
Location: 286 Dovercourt Ave.
Asking price: $749,900
Key features: New semi-detached with three bedrooms, four bathrooms and more than 2,500 square feet. Features 14-foot ceilings, wide plank hardwood and smart wiring. The kitchen has a large island and stainless-steel appliances, while the living room offers a gas fireplace and double sliding doors to a private deck and fenced yard.
Listing date: July 9
MLS#: 919487
475 Roosevelt Ave. is a classic 1940s Westboro home.
Location: 475 Roosevelt Ave.
Asking price: $659,000
Key features: Classic 1940s Westboro home has charm with original hardwood floors. A few blocks from Richmond Road, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home features elegant living and dining rooms with a spacious kitchen. The property is 142 feet deep — great for an avid gardener or someone interested in building an addition. Includes a separate detached garage.
Listing date: Aug. 18
MLS#: 924522
558 Melbourne Ave. is a bright and open three-bedroom semi-detached.
Location: 558 Melbourne Ave.
Asking price: $699,900
Key features: Bright and open three-bedroom semi. The kitchen features a large island and granite counters and the living area has a fireplace. The master bedroom boasts a spa-like ensuite with a glass-enclosed shower and soaker tub. And the third-level loft bedroom opens to a large terrace. Other highlights include an attached garage and exterior Hardie board cladding.
Listing date: July 1
MLS#: 929614
