45.3594° N · 75.8046° W — Britannia, Ottawa — MLS® #X14149532
53 Scrivens St
$1,299,000
Britannia, Ottawa, Ontario K2B 8M6
- 3
- BedroomsBeds
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 2000-2500 sqft2000-2500
- SizeSq ft
- 52 x 66 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
53 Scrivens St is a 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom detached house in Britannia, Ottawa, listed for sale at an asking price of $1,299,000 (MLS® X14149532).
As featured in the Globe & Mail's "Home of the Week" (May 2026). One of the most unique homes in the city, offering spectacular views of Britannia Bay (aka Lac Deschenes) and the Ottawa River, with breathtaking sunsets enjoyed year-round. The open-concept design is centered around unique architectural elements, including cast iron panels & oak doors, bannisters, and newel posts from St. Andrew's Church. Lovingly maintained by long-term owners this exceptional home blends modern comfort w/timeless character across four spacious levels designed for everyday living & entertaining. The main level features a private primary suite with ensuite & 2 walk-in closets, an additional bedroom, and a beautifully renovated full bathroom. The showpiece second level offers 9+ ft ceilings, crown moldings & stunning hardwood floors. Nearly floor-to-ceiling cedar-framed wraparound windows capture west, north, and east exposures, filling the space with natural light & incredible views. The custom kitchen features quartz countertops, maple cabinetry, a diner-style bar & stainless-steel appliances. A sitting area with cast iron fireplace, versatile den or 3rd bedroom, and powder room complete this level, while original cast iron panels enhance the stairwell. The 3rd-level library with rotunda provides a unique retreat, perfect for a reading room, studio or workspace. The basement is completely renovated, enhanced & improved. It includes 3 finished rooms, a new 3-piece bath and laundry, offering a flexible living space. The laundry appliances & furnace are new. Two new state-of-the art back-low valves (storm & sanitary) complete the comprehensive protection of the home. An oversized garage with loft storage completes the home. Step outside to enjoy year-round recreation - run, hike, ski, or kitesurf & walk to nearby amenities. A rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind property in an unbeatable waterfront setting. 12 hrs irrevocable.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
73Good
Condition score
1 documented update signal
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
5Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$3,791/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 79 detached homes 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
- $9,770 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X14149532
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Time on market
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 52 x 66 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Attached, 5 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 53 Scrivens St, Ottawa, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $1,299,000 | N/A | For Sale | X14149532 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Foyer2.41 × 3.65 m
- Primary3.5 × 3.55 mW/I Closet, 5 Pc Ensuite
- Bathroom2.61 × 3.63 m5 Pc Ensuite
- 2nd Br2.84 × 3.55 m
- Bathroom1.65 × 2.38 m3 Pc Bath
- Living7.13 × 9.75 mCombined W/Dining
- Kitchen3.35 × 3.48 m
- 3rd Br2.54 × 3.58 m
- Bathroom0.91 × 1.93 m2 Pc Bath
- Other2.43 × 3.81 mW/O To Porch
- Library4.62 × 4.85 m
- Sitting2.64 × 3.02 m
- Laundry3.93 × 4.36 m
- Bathroom1.65 × 2.03 m3 Pc Bath
- Rec2.64 × 5.89 m
- Den3.17 × 3.35 m
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Community
- Britannia
- Municipality
- Ottawa
Building
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Construction
- Wood
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Main, 1 × 5pc Main, 1 × 2pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private, Lane
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 4
- Total Parking
- 5
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 52 ft
- Depth
- 66 ft
- Lot Size
- 52 x 66 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 1.4 km |
| Bayshore | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 1.6 km |
| Lincoln Fields | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 1.9 km |
| Queensway | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 2.5 km |
| Iris | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 2.7 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.
- ca regulatedOn recordInside Rideau Valley Conservation Authority’s mapped regulated area Work on the property, such as an addition or grading, may need a permit from Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. It does not mean the house floods.
- floodOn recordInside a mapped flood area From the municipality’s flood mapping at this location.
- provincial plansNone in rangeOutside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
- wetlandNone in rangeNo mapped wetland within 120 m
- aggregateNone in rangeNo licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- wellsNone in rangeNo recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- transitOn recordTransit stop within 400 m From the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 380 m away. Routes and stops change; check the agency’s schedule.
- trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 9.2 km
- water wellsOn record17 water-supply wells recorded within 250 m All were drilled for domestic use. From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 18.3 m.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 2.4 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (86 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- bedrockOn recordBedrock about 3 m down nearby The middle depth to bedrock in the well records within 500 m.
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- fcsiNone in rangeNo federal contaminated site within 1 km The federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.
- electricityOn recordElectricity is distributed here by Hydro Ottawa Limited
- internet speedOn recordWired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 50 m away Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (50 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
- broadbandOn recordAcross the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listed Fibre to the home: Bell, FibreStream. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: PioneerWireless, Rogers, Storm Internet, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Rogers, Telus, Vidéotron. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.
Each record is the map at the home’s location, not an inspection. Confirm anything that matters with the municipality, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority or the record’s publisher.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – City of Ottawa. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Lot
- Lot area
- 3,432 sq ft319 m²
- Street frontage
- 52 ft15.8 m
- Depth
- 66 ft20.1 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
- $22,455
- Total land transfer tax
- $22,455
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $18,455
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 $1,299,000
- $17,980
- Ontario total
- $22,455
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
- Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion73%Grade 6 average300 m
- St. Rose of Lima Elementary SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion80%Grade 6 average1 km
- Bayshore Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion62%Grade 6 average1.2 km
- École élémentaire catholique d'enseignement personnalisé Édouard-BondConseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-EstFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–691%Grade 6 average2.2 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Woodroffe High SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion43%Grade 9 math2 km
- St Paul High SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion52%Grade 9 math2.2 km
- Sir Robert Borden High SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion61%Grade 9 math3.4 km
- École secondaire catholique Franco-OuestConseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-EstFrench-language Catholic · grades 9–1260%Grade 9 math5.3 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
$6,741
- Mortgage$5,927
- Property tax$814
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$22,455
$18,455 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$2,950
a month, median asking rent of 79 similar homes in Ottawa.
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