Private 2-Acre Retreat Near Ottawa River Beach

Property details for 201 Moorhead Drive, Ottawa

Type: Residential
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 386.2 x 443.7 FT ; 558.63
Stories: 2
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Parking: Detached Garage, Garage
Heating: Heat Pump, Forced air, Propane
Exterior: Wood
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $2,975

This place is all about the land. You're on 2 acres of treed privacy. The shared community beach on the Ottawa River is just a few minutes on foot; a rare setup indeed. The house itself is a charming 3-bed, 1.5-bath with a two-storey layout. Main floor has vaulted ceilings, tons of windows, hardwood floors, and a cozy fireplace. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has a sitting area and a private balcony - great for your morning coffee. There's also a detached garage, two newer bunkies in the backyard, and a paved driveway with extra gravel parking. Heat pumps installed in 2025 handle both heating and cooling, and you've got a 200 amp panel plus 100 amp in the garage. The basement is freshly painted and ready for your finishes. Fitzroy Provincial Park's rear entrance is about 5 minutes away; Kanata is a 30-minute drive. Priced at $639,900, which is the median for this area. It's a solid deal for a nature lover.

About 201 Moorhead Drive, Ottawa — Property Score

Score: 64/100

Value

Priced 11.2% below area median of $721,000 based on 27 comparable properties nearby 87

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

3 bedrooms - typical for similarly priced homes 60

2 bathrooms - typical for similarly priced properties 60

171,357 sqft lot - an oversized lot for the area 90

Location

$94K median household income - above the Canadian average of $70K 77

84% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 91

93% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 95

28% of residents commute under 30 minutes - longer average commute times 52

43/km² population density - a rural or semi-rural setting 55

Market

Just listed - area average is 78 days on market 100

-13.4% median price change over 1 month - declining prices in the area 1

48.5 months of housing supply - 1553 active listings with 32 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

6-car garage - more than the area average of 5.8 spots 95

Unfinished, Full basement - adds valuable living space 85

standard forced air system 75

No cooling system listed - common in cooler climate areas 30

1 fireplace - a desirable feature for Canadian winters 75

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.46% effective tax rate ($2,975/yr) - very low tax burden 86

7% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 39

Quality

Condition

Listing

46 photos provided - 18% more than the area average of 39 photos 92

5 of 7 key property details provided (71%) - good detail coverage 76

* This property score is an approximate estimate based on publicly available data, nearby comparable listings, and automated analysis. Scores are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional appraisals or investment advice. Actual property values may vary. We recommend consulting a licensed real estate professional for accurate assessments.