425 Besserer Street, Lower Town - Sandy Hill, ON K1N 6B9
4003 - Sandy Hill, Lower Town - Sandy Hill · Near Rideau St. and Besserer · View map
About this home
Character, charm and an exceptional location in the heart of Sandy Hill. Quality-built and full brick, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers original character, thoughtful updates and everyday convenience, just steps from transit, downtown offices, cultural institutions, shopping, the University of Ottawa, Francojeunesse and the ByWard Market. The welcoming and spacious front porch leads to well-scaled principal rooms filled with warmth and natural light, featuring beautiful hardwood floors and original architectural details. Cozy up to the wood burning fireplace during Ottawa's winter months. The classic layout continues upstairs with 3 bedrooms and a bonus versatile loft with separate storage area, ideal as a home office, creative space or additional living area. A finished lower level provides even more room to live, work or unwind. The home has been thoughtfully maintained and updated over the years, including a natural gas furnace (2020), central air conditioning (2022), many replacement windows (2022), a new back deck (2023), a new roof (2018) with foundation underpinning (2003). One of the home's most appealing features is its natural connection between indoors and out. The spacious front porch offers endless entertaining and leisure opportunities and a bonus mudroom/pantry off the kitchen leads directly to the backyard, creating a practical transition for everyday living while opening onto a special outdoor space. The large, private and fully landscaped backyard is an urban oasis, with a generous deck and patio offering wonderful spaces for morning coffee, summer dining or entertaining friends. A private laneway offers generous parking and along with a detached garage adds exceptional space, convenience and functionality. This space offers so many possibilities to expand on this exceptional property. Come see why this classic Sandy Hill home puts the best of Ottawa right outside your door.
The home
- Type
- 2-storey detached home
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Square footage
- 1500-2000 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 8
- Basement
- Finished
- Lot size
- 33 x 99 ft
- Faces
- South
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Brick
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Garage
- Detached
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Driveway spaces
- 3
- Total parking
- 4
- Parking features
- Private
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $7,268/yr
- Tax year
- 2026
- Occupancy
- Owner
- Possession
- TBA
- Cross street
- Rideau St. and Besserer
- Neighbourhood
- 4003 - Sandy Hill
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$569 (at 1,750 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- X13740634
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The home and its surroundings
- Public Transit
- Fenced Yard
- School
- Porch
- Deck
- Landscaped
- Patio
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
425 Besserer Street, Lower Town - Sandy Hill, ON K1N 6B9
4003 - Sandy Hill, Lower Town - Sandy Hill · Near Rideau St. and Besserer
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Frequently asked questions about 425 Besserer Street
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 425 Besserer Street listed for, and what would it cost each month?
425 Besserer Street is listed for $995,000. With 20% down ($199,000), the mortgage payment would be roughly $4,014 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $4,619 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 425 Besserer Street freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
425 Besserer Street is a 2-storey detached home in 4003 - Sandy Hill, Lower Town - Sandy Hill. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 425 Besserer Street have?
425 Besserer Street has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The listing gives the style as 2 1/2 storey.
Does 425 Besserer Street have a garage and parking?
Yes. The listing shows the garage as detached, with room for 1 car. The driveway adds 3 spaces. In total the listing counts 4 parking spaces.
Does 425 Besserer Street have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as finished. Finished basement space is usually not counted in the square footage shown.
What style of home is 425 Besserer Street?
425 Besserer Street is a 2-storey detached home. A 2-storey detached house has its living space on the main floor and the bedrooms upstairs, on its own lot with no shared walls.
How big is 425 Besserer Street, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 1,500 and 2,000 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 33 x 99 ft.
How is 425 Besserer Street heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). Cooling is central air.
What are the property taxes for 425 Besserer Street?
Property taxes are $7,268 a year (2026), or about $606 a month.
Where is 425 Besserer Street?
425 Besserer Street is in the 4003 - Sandy Hill community of Lower Town - Sandy Hill. The nearest main intersection is Rideau St. and Besserer. The postal code is K1N 6B9.
Is 425 Besserer Street still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X13740634). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar detached homes near 425 Besserer Street asking?
Similar detached homes for sale nearby right now include 347 St. Patrick Street at $839,000 (3 bed) and 176 Marlborough Avenue at $799,900. These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 425 Besserer Street sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
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*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.