8 Ruskin Street, Dows Lake - Civic Hospital and Area, ON K1Y 4A6
Dows Lake - Civic Hospital and Area, ON, K1Y 4A6 · 4504 - Civic Hospital
About this property
Welcome to Civic Hospital, a neighbourhood where tree-lined streets, charming character homes, and everyday convenience come together. Filled with character and potential, this home features spacious principal rooms with hardwood flooring, crown mouldings, elegant archway, fireplace and beautiful leaded glass windows. The main level offers a comfortable family room adjacent to the kitchen with direct access to the back deck and private south-facing backyard, creating a wonderful connection between indoor and outdoor living. Upstairs, discover three generously sized bedrooms, including one with a wood-burning fireplace currently used as a family room, plus an additional smaller bedroom ideal for a home office, or nursery. The oversized four-piece bathroom features a Roman tub, separate shower, and skylight. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced south facing backyard with large patio and established perennial gardens - a peaceful retreat perfect for gardening, entertaining, or relaxing outdoors. Beyond the home, enjoy the best of Civic Hospital living with Dow's Lake, the Rideau Canal, and the Central Experimental Farm nearby, along with the cafés, restaurants, boutiques, and local shops of Little Italy and Wellington West. With easy access to The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus, parks, schools, transit, Carleton University, downtown Ottawa, and Highway 417, this location offers the perfect balance of community, convenience, and urban accessibility. 48 hour irrevocable as per Form 244.
Features & Amenities
- Basement: Unfinished
- Garage: Attached
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heat Type: Forced Air
- Heat Source: Wood
- Style: 2-Storey
- Construction: Brick, Aluminum Siding
- Sewer: Sewer
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential Freehold |
|---|---|
| Property Sub-Type | Detached |
| Architectural Style | 2-Storey |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Garage | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Heat Type | Forced Air |
| Heat Source | Wood |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Sewer | Sewer |
| Annual Tax | $8,040 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- None
- Fireplace
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Patio, Landscaped
- Pool Features
- None
Building & Construction
- Architectural Style
- 2-Storey
- Construction Materials
- Brick, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation Details
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Basement
- Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
- Heat Type
- Forced Air
- Heat Source
- Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking & Garage
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- Yes
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parking Total
- 3.00
- Covered Spaces
- 1
Lot & Land
- Lot Size Units
- Feet
- Lot Depth
- 74.55
- Lot Width
- 43.00
Financial & Tax
- Tax Annual Amount
- $8,040
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Possession Type
- Flexible
- Possession Details
- October 2026 / TBA
Utilities & Services
- Sewer
- Sewer
Room Details
- Rooms Above Grade
- 8
- Kitchens Above Grade
- 1
- Kitchens Total
- 1
- Bedrooms Above Grade
- 4
Additional Details
- Occupant Type
- Owner
- Direction Faces
- South
- County Or Parish
- Ottawa
- Cross Street
- Melrose to Ruskin
- Directions
- 417 West, Parkdale exit turn left, Left onto Sherwood, Right onto Barrie, Right onto Ruskin
- Special Designation
- Unknown
- Showing Requirements
- Lockbox, Showing System
Location
8 Ruskin Street, Dows Lake - Civic Hospital and Area, ON K1Y 4A6, Dows Lake - Civic Hospital and Area, ON, K1Y 4A6