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17 Marlborough Avenue
4004 - Sandy Hill Ottawa K1N 8E6

$2,950,000 /For Sale
Commercial

Main Photo: 17 Marlborough Avenue in Ottawa: 4004 - Sandy Hill Commercial for sale (Lower Town - Sandy Hill)  : MLS®# X12113211
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Commercial
MLS® Num:
X12113211
Bus Major:
Apts - 6 To 12 Units
Step into timeless elegance at 17 Marlborough Avenue, a Sandy Hill masterpiece just steps from Strathcona Park and the Rideau River. Once the Italian Embassy, this brick-and-stone heritage gem seamlessly blends historic charm with modern sophistication. Transformed into a legal non-conforming 7-unit apartment building plus a stylish loft-style coach house, it offers 7 parking spots and extensive renovations (hundreds of thousands of dollars). These spacious, character-filled units are ideal for upscale renters or astute investors seeking high returns. Perfectly located near the University of Ottawa, Parliament Hill, ByWard Market, and Rideau Centre; unique properties are a rare opportunity in Ottawa's vibrant core. Don't miss this unique investment - act quickly! 24 hrs irrevocable, 48 hrs notice required.
Property Type:
Commercial
Property Sub Type:
Investment
Freestanding:
Yes
Total Area:
0 sq. ft. Square Feet
Total Area:
0 sq. ft.
Retail Area:
0 sq. ft. Sq Ft Divisible
Industrial Area:
0 sq. ft. Sq Ft Divisible
Office/Apt Area:
0 sq. ft. Sq Ft Divisible
Depth:
100'
Frontage:
86'
Lot Shape:
Rectangular
Water supply:
Municipal
Zoning:
R4F(480)
Heating type:
Radiant
Garage:
None
Parking Spaces:
7
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Not Subject to HST
Assessment Year:
2024
Type Taxes:
Annual
Taxes:
$19,190 / 2025
Assessment:
$- / 2024
Lower Town - Sandy Hill
4004 - Sandy Hill
Ottawa
Partial
None
7 stoves, 7 fridges, dishwashers, A/Cs, hot water tank (coach house), washers, dryers
Tenants belongings
None
No
Utilities:
Yes
Sewers:
Sanitary+Storm
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Seller Property Info Statement:
No
Financial Statements:
No
Condo Fee:
$0
Expenses Actual/Estimated:
Estimated
Year Expenses:
0
Major Business Type:
Apts - 6 To 12 Units
Category:
Apartment
Franchise:
No
Days Open:
Varies
Employees:
0
Chattels:
Yes
LLBO:
No
Seats:
0
Date Listed:
Apr 30, 2025
Original Price:
Previous Price:
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Listed by BENNETT PROPERTY SHOP REALTY and BENNETT PROPERTY SHOP KANATA REALTY INC
Data was last updated May 4, 2025 at 06:15 AM (UTC)
DARYL  KING
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