215 Columbus Avenue, Overbrook - Castleheights and Area, ON K1K 1P7
Overbrook - Castleheights and Area, ON, K1K 1P7 · 3502 - Overbrook/Castle Heights
About this property
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.
Features & Amenities
- Basement: Apartment, Full, Finished
- Garage: Attached
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heat Type: Forced Air
- Heat Source: Gas
- Style: 2-Storey
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Sewer: Sewer
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential Freehold |
|---|---|
| Property Sub-Type | Semi-Detached |
| Architectural Style | 2-Storey |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Basement | Apartment, Full, Finished |
| Garage | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Heat Type | Forced Air |
| Heat Source | Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Sewer | Sewer |
| Annual Tax | $7,060 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- 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
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplace Features
- Natural Gas
- Central Vacuum
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Deck, Porch
- Other Structures
- Sauna
- Pool Features
- None
Building & Construction
- Architectural Style
- 2-Storey
- Construction Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation Details
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Basement
- Apartment, Full, Finished
- Approximate Age
- 6-15
Heating & Cooling
- Heat Type
- Forced Air
- Heat Source
- Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking & Garage
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- Yes
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parking Total
- 3.00
- Parking Features
- Private
- Covered Spaces
- 1
Lot & Land
- Lot Size Units
- Feet
- Lot Depth
- 115.94
- Lot Width
- 25.00
Community & Neighborhood
- Property Features
- Library, School, Public Transit, Park, Place Of Worship, Hospital
Financial & Tax
- Tax Annual Amount
- $7,060
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Possession Type
- Other
- Possession Details
- tbd
Utilities & Services
- Sewer
- Sewer
Room Details
- Rooms Above Grade
- 9
- Rooms Below Grade
- 4
- Kitchens Above Grade
- 1
- Kitchens Total
- 2
- Bedrooms Above Grade
- 3
- Bedrooms Below Grade
- 1
Additional Details
- Occupant Type
- Owner
- Direction Faces
- North
- County Or Parish
- Ottawa
- Cross Street
- Quill St/ Vera St
- Directions
- Queen Mary Street, left onto Quill St, left onto Columbus Avenue.
- Special Designation
- Unknown
- Showing Requirements
- Showing System
Location
215 Columbus Avenue, Overbrook - Castleheights and Area, ON K1K 1P7, Overbrook - Castleheights and Area, ON, K1K 1P7