1917 Character Home Near ByWard Market

Property details for 236 Cathcart Street, Ottawa

Type: Residential
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 16.2 x 121.7 FT
Stories: 2
Basement: Full
Parking: No Garage
Heating: Forced air, Natural gas
Cooling: Central air conditioning
Exterior: Brick, Stucco
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $4,160

A 2-story, 1917 brick and stucco house with 2 beds and 2 baths, sitting on a 16.2 x 121.7 FT lot. The main floor has original hardwood throughout, plus an updated kitchen with cork flooring and a powder room. Head upstairs to find two bedrooms, a full bath, and a separate laundry room-rare for a home this age. Both front and back verandas offer spots to hang out, and there's parking for two cars, which is gold in Lowertown. The basement is full and probably needs finishing. Location is killer: you're steps from ByWard Market, the National Gallery, and a quick walk to Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (0.6 km). Property taxes run about $4,160. With a median sold price of $552K nearby, the $689,900 ask is a bit high, but the investment score is strong. No garage, but you get off-street parking. Place has charm but needs your touch in the basement.

About 236 Cathcart Street, Ottawa — Property Score

Strong Investment

Score: 65/100

Value

Priced 6.1% below area median of $734,900 based on 224 comparable properties nearby 79

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

2 bedrooms - 1 fewer than similarly priced 3-bedroom homes nearby 48

2 bathrooms - typical for similarly priced properties 60

1,972 sqft lot - a small lot for the area 45

Location

$68K median household income - near the Canadian average of $70K 64

95% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 100

32% homeownership rate - a renter-majority neighbourhood 52

71% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 87

6,469/km² population density - an urban neighbourhood 65

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

2-car garage - area average is 5.8 spots 80

Full basement 55

efficient gas forced air heating 80

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.6% effective tax rate ($4,159/yr) - very low tax burden 82

66% renter population - strong rental demand in this area 100

Quality

Condition

Listing

48 photos provided - 23% more than the area average of 39 photos 92

6 of 7 key property details provided (86%) - comprehensive listing with excellent detail 86

* 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.