5 BLACKBURN Avenue

Lower Town - Sandy Hill, ON

10,000 sqft • Office • 168 days on market

$3,995,000

Presenting an exceptionally rare opportunity in Ottawa, 5 Blackburn is a property steeped in history and architectural charm. Originally constructed in 1904-1905, this Queen Anne Revival style house, along with its grand carriage-house garage, was designed by prominent lumber industrialists William H.A. Fraser, Ewen McLachlin, and David Gilmour. The property boasts an array of remarkable architectural features and a storied past, having been home to notable figures and organizations, including WWII flying ace Billy Bishop, the Italian Embassy, and the Victorian Order of Nurses. Lovingly and meticulously renovated by its current owners, this property has been thoughtfully updated to preserve its heritage while integrating modern amenities, making it a truly distinctive workspace. Currently, the property is owner-occupied and features a multi-tenant layout designed to support a collaborative work environment, perfectly suited for today's business needs.

Listing Details

Taxes (2026): $30,326
Listed: March 10, 2026

Price History

Listing history

Property

Lot Size: 99.83 x 132.33 Feet

Location & Legal

Cross Street: Blackburn and Laurier
Zoning: R4F[480]
Parcel Number: 042080033
Possession: 90+ days

Commercial

Occupancy: Owner+Tenant
Office / Apartment Area: 10000 Sq Ft

Community

Postal area K1N

Population: 26,639
Private dwellings: 17,122
Median age: 34
Average household size: 1.8
Median household income: $64,000

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

Local market

Commercial in Lower Town - Sandy Hill · last 12 months

Median sold price: $465,250
Homes sold: 228
Median days on market: 34
Sale-to-list price: 96.7%

Based on 228 recorded sales of commercial properties in Lower Town - Sandy Hill over the last 12 months.

Listed by

PARADIGM COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE & BROKERAGE INC.

Location

Commercial figures

Building area: 10,000 sq ft
Price per sq ft: $399.50
Annual property tax: $30,326
Tax per sq ft: $3.03

Derived from the listing's own figures. Taxes are as reported by the listing brokerage and may be a prior year.

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