45.4182° N · 75.6838° W — Ottawa Centre/Golden Triangle, Ottawa — MLS® #X13069314
12 Lewis St
$949,000
Ottawa Centre/Golden Triangle, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0S3
- 3
- BedroomsBeds
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 1500-2000 sqft1500-2000
- SizeSq ft
- 25 x 93 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
12 Lewis St is a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom duplex in Ottawa Centre/Golden Triangle, Ottawa, listed for sale at an asking price of $949,000 (MLS® X13069314).
Welcome to 12 Lewis Street, this elegant all-brick duplex ideally located in Ottawa's prestigious Golden Triangle, where city living meets a quiet, established neighbourhood feel. Presenting a rare opportunity for investors, developers, renovators, or those seeking to craft their dream home in a prime location. Zoning Code N4B[478], this well-appointed property features two self-contained units, each thoughtfully designed with functional layouts and timeless appeal. Unit 1offers a warm and inviting space, featuring a comfortable living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a dining room, a well-appointed kitchen, a bedroom, and a full hallway bathroom. The unit also provides direct access to the rear yard, enhancing both convenience and livability. Unit 2 includes a bright and spacious bedroom with an additional den/closet area, a full bathroom, a kitchen with quartz countertops, and an open-concept living and dining area. This level also features a dedicated laundry closet and access to a private rear balcony, creating a comfortable and functional living space. The classic brick exterior and deep urban lot provide exceptional potential for renovation, redevelopment, or customization, allowing the next owner to maximize the property's value and versatility. Additional features include a private backyard, side driveway with off-street parking, and an unfinished basement, offering ample storage and further development potential. Ideally situated just steps from Elgin Street and within walking distance to the Rideau Canal, National Arts Centre, downtown Ottawa, University of Ottawa, Lisgar Collegiate, parks, bike paths, LRT access, and an outstanding selection of restaurants and cafés, this property offers an unparalleled urban lifestyle in a quiet, established setting. This property must be sold together with 8 Lewis St and 10 Lewis St. Property sold as is, where is. 24-hour irrevocable on all offers.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
56Fair
Condition score
Listing notes possible renovation needs
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
12Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$2,383/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 6 multiplexes with 3 bedrooms for lease in Ottawa right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The data table
Every fact
Everything the board publishes for this home.
- Tax
- $8,136 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13069314
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Duplex
- Building Age
- 100+
- Time on market
- Size
- 1500-2000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 25 x 93 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 None, 1 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 12 Lewis St, Ottawa, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $949,000 | N/A | Ext | X13069314 |
Inside
Room by room
Property
- Property Type
- Duplex
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Ottawa Centre/Golden Triangle
- Municipality
- Ottawa
Building
- Size
- 1500-2000 sqft
- Building Age
- 100+
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Bathroom Details
- 3 × 4pc
- Basement Type
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 2
Parking
- Driveway
- Lane
- Garage Type
- None
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 0
- Total Parking
- 1
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 25 ft
- Depth
- 93 ft
- Lot Size
- 25 x 93 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| uOttawa | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 500 m |
| Rideau | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 1.1 km |
| Lees | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 1.1 km |
| Parliament | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 1.2 km |
| Lycée Claudel | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 2 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: OC Transpo schedule data (GTFS) from the City of Ottawa under the Open Government Licence – City of Ottawa, downloaded October 18, 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – City of Ottawa.
Site report
What the record says
What the City and the conservation authority have on file for this address.
Lot
- Lot area
- 2,325 sq ft216 m²
- Street frontage
- 25 ft7.6 m
- Depth
- 93 ft28.3 m
The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by MPAC.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $15,455
- Total land transfer tax
- $15,455
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $11,455
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $949,000
- $10,980
- Ontario total
- $15,455
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Schools
Nearest schools
Straight-line distances. Check catchments with the board.
ElementaryEQAO average 2024–25
- Elgin Street Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion93%Grade 6 average500 m
- Viscount Alexander Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion84%Grade 6 average750 m
- École élémentaire catholique Coeur d'OttawaConseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-EstFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–8100%Grade 6 average800 m
- Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion74%Grade 6 average1.9 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Lisgar Collegiate InstituteOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion73%Grade 9 math450 m
- Immaculata High SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion55%Grade 9 math900 m
- Richard Pfaff Secondary Alternate SiteOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion—1.7 km
- École secondaire publique De La SalleConseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'OntarioFrench-language public · grades 9–1274%Grade 9 math1.9 km
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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What it costs to own
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A month, all in
$5,008
- Mortgage$4,330
- Property tax$678
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$15,455
$11,455 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$2,625
a month, median asking rent of 6 similar homes in Ottawa.
Community
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