The ByWard Market — one of Ottawa’s most distinctive neighbourhoods, teeming with history and character — is easily summed up in one word: diverse.
Long renowned as one of the trendiest spots for shopping, dining and nightlife, the Market has seen a major boom in residential development over the last several years. And from luxurious condos to affordable rentals, the mix of housing types and residents is as varied as the diverse, eclectic businesses housed in the area.
There’s shopping and dining, of course, but there’s also a community centre, child care, schools, park space and more. And easy access to public transit and National Capital Commission bike paths add to the reasons many see the ByWard Market as an inviting place to call home.
Here are a few area homes for sale recently on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Location: 255 Cathcart St.
Asking price: $419,900
Key features: Elegant three-storey townhome condo with two bedrooms. A trendy potential pied-à-terre, it’s minutes from the ByWard Market and features many upgrades, including hardwood floors, wood fireplace and balcony just off the living room. Kitchen has been upgraded wood cabinets and granite counters.
Listing date: Feb. 2
MLS#: 984269
Built in the 1880s, this townhome was just renovated.
Location: 59 St. Andrew St.
Asking price: $499,000
Key features: A historic townhome in the quiet garden quarter of the ByWard Market, this home was completely renovated in November, including new furnace. With original, refinished pine floors, new hardwood on stairs, and a modern kitchen featuring all new appliances, quartz counters and backsplash. Located a half-block from Sussex Drive.
Listing date: Dec. 15
MLS#: 980781
Three-storey detached home on Clarence Street East offers three bedrooms.
Location: 501 Clarence St. E.
Asking price: $535,000
Key features: Three-storey detached home close to the ByWard Market. Features sizable living and dining room opening to the kitchen and main-floor powder room. Three bedrooms, including the master, and a full bath make up the second floor, while the third floor offers a generous loft with skylight.
Listing date: Feb. 3
MLS#: 984474
This Victorian brick home is on a great corner lot in Sandy Hill.
Location: 585 Besserer St.
Asking price: $694,900
Key features: Stunning Victorian home on a corner lot in Sandy Hill is an ideal family home with lots of character. The three-storey brick home has three bedrooms and was built in 1896. It takes advantage of the lot with landscaped gardens all around and an expansive deck.
Listing date: Dec. 15
MLS#: 980749
A Bruyère Street triplex offers great income potential.
Location: 76 Bruyère St.
Asking price: $775,000
Key features: This ByWard Market triplex, a Victorian building with plenty of heritage charm, features two large, bright two-bedroom units and a newer one-bedroom-plus-den unit on the lower level. Property is well maintained and upgraded. One vacant apartment offers opportunity for owner to occupy. Units include laundry, parking and individual hydro meters.
Listing date: Feb. 4
MLS#: 984618
