215 Columbus Avenue, Overbrook - Castleheights and Area, ON K1K 1P7
3502 - Overbrook/Castle Heights, Overbrook - Castleheights and Area · Near Quill St/ Vera St · View map
About this home
Welcome to 215 Columbus Avenue - an exceptional semi-detached duplex in one of Ottawa's most connected and desirable neighbourhoods just east of the river, offering the perfect blend of elevated design, lifestyle, and income potential. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully maintained, this stunning home is flooded with natural light and showcases quality finishes throughout, including hardwood flooring on the main and second levels, a beautiful designer kitchen featuring a full-height quartz slab backsplash, matching countertops with a waterfall island and integrated bar fridge, perfect for entertaining. The luxurious primary ensuite feels straight out of a boutique hotel, and every space has been carefully curated to feel warm, modern, and effortlessly functional. The main living area offers an inviting open-concept layout ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining, while the newly landscaped front and rear yards ($25,000 improvement) create a private outdoor retreat complete with a shaded back deck perfect for summer evenings. What truly sets this property apart is the fully self-contained lower-level suite with private side entrance - a spacious one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit complete with its own full kitchen, full-sized appliances, private laundry, full-height ceilings, and established short-term rental licensing. Currently operating as a licensed Airbnb, this suite offers incredible flexibility for investors, multigenerational living, mortgage support, or long-term rental income. Located just steps from the Rideau River, scenic bike paths, and the Rideau Sports Centre tennis club, this home combines urban convenience with outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy quick access to downtown Ottawa, the Ottawa Hospital General Campus, Trainyards shopping district, Highway 417, and the Donald Street Pedestrian Bridge connecting you seamlessly to nearby neighbourhoods and trails. A rare opportunity to own a stylish, income-generating property in a prime Ottawa location.
The home
- Type
- Semi-detached home
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Square footage
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Basement bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Kitchens
- 2
- Rooms
- 9
- Basement
- Apartment, Full, Finished
- Lot size
- 25 x 115.9 ft
- Faces
- North
- Approximate age
- 6-15 years
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Central vacuum
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Garage
- Attached
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Driveway spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 3
- Parking features
- Private
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $7,060/yr
- Tax year
- 2025
- Occupancy
- Owner
- Possession
- tbd
- Cross street
- Quill St/ Vera St
- Neighbourhood
- 3502 - Overbrook/Castle Heights
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$506 (at 2,250 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- X13241764
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The home and its surroundings
- Air Exchanger
- Guest Accommodations
- In-Law Suite
- Separate Hydro Meter
- In-Law Capability
- Accessory Apartment
- Auto Garage Door Remote
- Central Vacuum
- Countertop Range
- Built-In Oven
- On Demand Water Heater
- Library
- School
- Public Transit
- Park
- Place Of Worship
- Hospital
- Deck
- Porch
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
215 Columbus Avenue, Overbrook - Castleheights and Area, ON K1K 1P7
3502 - Overbrook/Castle Heights, Overbrook - Castleheights and Area · Near Quill St/ Vera St
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Listing history for 215 Columbus Avenue
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Frequently asked questions about 215 Columbus Avenue
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 215 Columbus Avenue listed for, and what would it cost each month?
215 Columbus Avenue is listed for $1,139,000. With 20% down ($227,800), the mortgage payment would be roughly $4,594 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $5,183 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 215 Columbus Avenue freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
215 Columbus Avenue is a semi-detached home in 3502 - Overbrook/Castle Heights, Overbrook - Castleheights and Area. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 215 Columbus Avenue have?
215 Columbus Avenue has 3 bedrooms, plus 1 more bedroom in the basement, and 4 bathrooms. The listing gives the style as 2-storey.
Does 215 Columbus Avenue have a garage and parking?
Yes. The listing shows the garage as attached, with room for 1 car. The driveway adds 2 spaces. In total the listing counts 3 parking spaces.
Does 215 Columbus Avenue have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as apartment, full, finished. It counts 1 bedroom on that level. Finished basement space is usually not counted in the square footage shown. A listing description is not proof of a legal second unit, so confirm zoning and permits with the municipality before counting on rental income.
What style of home is 215 Columbus Avenue?
215 Columbus Avenue is a semi-detached home. A semi-detached home shares one side wall with the home next door.
How big is 215 Columbus Avenue, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 2,000 and 2,500 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 25 x 115.9 ft.
How is 215 Columbus Avenue heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). Cooling is central air.
What are the property taxes for 215 Columbus Avenue?
Property taxes are $7,060 a year (2025), or about $588 a month.
Where is 215 Columbus Avenue?
215 Columbus Avenue is in the 3502 - Overbrook/Castle Heights community of Overbrook - Castleheights and Area. The nearest main intersection is Quill St/ Vera St. The postal code is K1K 1P7.
Is 215 Columbus Avenue still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X13241764). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar properties near 215 Columbus Avenue asking?
Similar properties for sale nearby right now include 69 Prince Albert Street at $849,000 (3+1 bed), 319 Glynn Avenue at $849,900 (4+1 bed) and 562 QUEEN MARY Street at $1,249,000 (5+2 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 215 Columbus Avenue sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
How do I book a showing at 215 Columbus Avenue?
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*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.