Room 1
Level not provided
475 MacLaren St
Ottawa Centre, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5K5
Description
This majestic Victorian classic is beautifully situated upon a prime 58 ft lot at 475 MacLaren. One of the finest streets in downtown Ottawa with a delightful canopy of trees and remarkable properties of architectural distinction - just half a block East of Dundonald Park. Originally built for Canada's first Postmaster General, now comprises five impressive, renovated one- and two-bedroom rental suites. Family-owned all these 38 years. Thoughtfully upgraded, meticulously maintained, and built to endure. This turn-of-the-century property features a mix of high ceilings, hardwood floors, and beautiful art deco heating radiators throughout and as it stands blends historic charm with modernized building systems. Major upgrades include renovated kitchens and baths with granite, ceramics and stainless steel appliances; quality fibreglass-framed windows; updated electrical wiring and panels; replacement plumbing stacks; interior foundation treatment (2018); stone foundation repointing (2019); boiler (2001); two hot water tanks in parallel (2015 & 2025); roofing (2005 & 2016); five hydro meters; hardwired smoke detectors; tenant lockers; storage and garbage sheds; and seven window A/C units. Unit 1 is an exceptionally spacious two-bedroom suite offering a gas fireplace, wood-burning fireplace in the living room, five-piece ensuite, in-unit laundry and private deck. Residents enjoy a welcoming veranda, lobby, balconies, patios and deck areas. The lower level provides shared coin-operated laundry, private storage lockers and workshop space. Parking accommodates three or more vehicles in tandem. The grounds are attractively landscaped with generous side and rear yard amenities. The investment fundamentals are compelling, with an NOI of $79,000 and plenty of room. Just steps from Somerset Street, Bank Street, Parliament Hill, LRT transit, cycling infrastructure, restaurants, cafés, shopping, grocery stores and everyday conveniences .Well worth a discussion and site visit.
01 / Property recordListing detailsFacts, history, rooms and location
Key Facts
- MLS® #
- X13691960
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Days on market
- Tax
- $15,302
- Size
- 3500-5000 sqft
- Lot
- 57.95 × 109.75 Feet
- Parking
- None, 3 Parking
Listing History
Listing activity for 475 MacLaren St, Ottawa, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $1,696,000 | N/A | Ext | X13691960 |
Property Details
Property
- Property Type
- Multiplex
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Community
- Ottawa Centre
- Municipality
- Ottawa
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 5pc
- Bathroom Detail
- 4, 3pc
- Bathroom Detail
- 1, 4pc
- Basement Type
- Part Fin
- Kitchens
- 5
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Window Unit
- Heating Type
- Water
Building
- Size
- 3500-5000 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- None
- Add. Parking
- 3
- Total Parking
- 3
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Lot Size
- 57.95 × 109.75 Feet
- Lot Size Code
- Feet
Additional
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Y
- Pool
- None
- Den
- N
- Family room
- N
- Extras
- 5 Fridges, stoves, and dishwashers, 2 clothes washers, 2 clothes dyers, 7 window mounted air conditioners
Rooms (12)
Room 2
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Room 3
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Room 4
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Room 5
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Room 6
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Room 7
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Room 8
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Room 9
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Room 10
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Room 11
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Room 12
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Location
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
15 records read 7 on record nearby 8 checked, none on recordRead 2026-11-03
Water and conservation
- Not in Rideau Valley Conservation Authority’s mapped regulated area
- Not in the municipality’s mapped flood area
- No mapped wetland within 120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m15 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority · Municipal flood mapping · Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
- Nearest airport: 6.3 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home
- Transit stop within 400 mFrom the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 90 m away. Routes and stops change; check the agency’s schedule.
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
Municipal transit open data · Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Public Works and Government Services Canada — Cliff Central Heating and Cooling Plant, 1.1 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- 13 federal contaminated sites within 1 km5 still active or suspected; the rest are closed. The federal inventory covers federal land only, not provincial or private sites.
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet
- Electricity is distributed here by Hydro Ottawa Limited
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at this locationFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (10 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Beanfield Metroconnect, Bell, FibreStream, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: OmniTEC Wireless, PioneerWireless, Rogers, Storm Internet, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Rogers, Telus, Vidéotron. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
None of this is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, the conservation authority or the record’s publisher. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – City of Ottawa. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
02 / Plan your numbersToolsMortgage and cash-flow planning
Mortgage Tools
Mortgage calculator
20%
Monthly Payment
$7,775
- Down payment$339,200
- Mortgage amount$1,356,800
- Total interest$975,700
- Total cost$2,671,700
Cash flow analysis
$7,775
Total monthly payment
$9,050
Break-even down payment
100%
Cash flow-$9,050
03 / Community profileNeighbourhood demographicsPeople, homes and household context
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