5 BLACKBURN Avenue
Lower Town - Sandy Hill, ON
10,000 sqft • Office • 718 days on market
Presenting an exceptionally rare opportunity in downtown Ottawa—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 (2024)
- $30,056
- Originally Listed
- $4,500,000
- Listed
- September 3, 2024
Price History
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Property
- Roof
- Unknown
- Lot Size
- 99.83 x 132.33 Feet
Utilities
- Sewer
- Unknown
Location & Legal
- Cross Street
- 5 Blackburn Avenue is in Ottawa’s Sandy Hill, east of downtown. From Somerset Street East, turn onto Blackburn Avenue.
- Zoning
- R4F[480]
- Parcel Number
- 042080033
Commercial
- Occupancy
- Owner
- 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
- $470,000
- Homes sold
- 229
- Median days on market
- 35
- Sale-to-list price
- 96.7%
Based on 229 recorded sales of commercial properties in Lower Town - Sandy Hill over the last 12 months.
Listed by
PARADIGM COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE & BROKERAGE INC.
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Commercial figures
- Building area
- 10,000 sq ft
- Price per sq ft
- $399.50
- Annual property tax
- $30,056
- Tax per sq ft
- $3.01
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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