45.3893° N · 75.6482° W — Playfair Park, Ottawa — MLS® #X13882942
1712 Playfair Dr
$1,355,000
Playfair Park, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 5S6
- 5
- BedroomsBeds
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 2000-2500 sqft2000-2500
- SizeSq ft
- 70 x 100 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
1712 Playfair Dr is a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom detached house in Playfair Park, Ottawa, listed for sale at an asking price of $1,355,000 (MLS® X13882942).
Please note there is NO for sale sign on the property - Sellers have modified 2nd level floorplan - there is now 4 bedrooms on the second floor. Located in the sought-after Alta Vista neighbourhood, this extensively renovated detached two-storey home offers over $400,000 in thoughtful updates, combining quality craftsmanship with a functional family layout. The classic centre-hall floor plan features four generously sized bedrooms on the second floor, with the flexibility of a fifth bedroom on the main level.The bright main floor is finished with new flooring throughout and includes a welcoming family room fireplace. At the heart of the home is the fully redesigned and expanded kitchen (2023), featuring custom cabinetry, premium appliances, two dishwashers, abundant storage, and a spacious layout designed for everyday living and entertaining.A standout feature is the main-floor addition with its own private entrance and three-piece bathroom. Ideal as an in-law or nanny suite, guest accommodation, home office, or potential income-generating space, it offers exceptional flexibility to suit a variety of needs.The finished lower level provides additional living space with a large recreation room and wine cellar, perfect for family activities, hobbies, or entertaining.The private backyard is designed for enjoying the outdoors, with an expansive patio that easily accommodates both large gatherings and quiet evenings at home. Three mature fruit trees-one apple and two plum trees-add character and seasonal enjoyment to the landscape.Ideally situated close to parks, schools, hospitals, shopping, and downtown Ottawa, this move-in-ready home offers generous living space, quality renovations, and a versatile layout in one of the city's most established and desirable communities
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.
18Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$2,902/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 22 detached homes with 5 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
- $8,639 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13882942
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Time on market
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 70 x 100 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Attached, 6 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 1712 Playfair Dr, Ottawa, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $1,355,000 | N/A | For Sale | X13882942 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Living3.79 × 5.17 m
- Dining3.63 × 4.49 m
- Kitchen3.99 × 4.66 m
- Breakfast3.29 × 2.84 mBreakfast Area, Eat-In Kitchen
- Family4.38 × 3.8 mFireplace
- 5th Br5.52 × 5.19 mSide Door
- Bathroom1.47 × 2.21 m3 Pc Bath
- Br4.44 × 3.67 m
- 2nd Br2.38 × 2.94 m
- 3rd Br2.76 × 3.91 m
- 4th Br3.38 × 4.76 m
- Bathroom2.28 × 1.65 m3 Pc Ensuite
- Bathroom3.23 × 4.4 m5 Pc Bath
- Games5.92 × 4.45 m
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Playfair Park
- Municipality
- Ottawa
Building
- Size
- 2000-2500 sqft
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Main, 1 × 5pc 2nd, 1 × 3pc 2nd
- Basement Type
- Full
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Garage
- 2
- Additional Parking
- 4
- Total Parking
- 6
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 70 ft
- Depth
- 100 ft
- Lot Size
- 70 x 100 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Park | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 1.7 km |
| Riverside | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 1.8 km |
| Smyth | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 2 km |
| Elmvale | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 2.3 km |
| Walkley | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 2 | 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 regulatedNone in rangeNot in Rideau Valley Conservation Authority’s mapped regulated area
- floodNone in rangeNot in the municipality’s mapped flood area
- 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 200 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: 5.4 km
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is TransAlta Cogeneration L.P. — Ottawa Health Sciences Centre (OHSC) Cogeneration Facility, 1.6 km away. 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 30 m away Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (30 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, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Netsolid, OmniTEC Wireless, 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
- 7,000 sq ft650 m²
- Street frontage
- 70 ft21.3 m
- Depth
- 100 ft30.5 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
- $23,575
- Total land transfer tax
- $23,575
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $19,575
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 $1,355,000
- $19,100
- Ontario total
- $23,575
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
- St. Gemma Elementary SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion81%Grade 6 average300 m
- Pleasant Park Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion86%Grade 6 average400 m
- Featherston Drive Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion73%Grade 6 average650 m
- École élémentaire publique Marie-CurieConseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'OntarioFrench-language public · grades JK–651%Grade 6 average1.1 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Hillcrest High SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion44%Grade 9 math1.3 km
- École secondaire catholique Franco-CitéConseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-EstFrench-language Catholic · grades 9–1259%Grade 9 math1.3 km
- St Patrick's High SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion35%Grade 9 math1.6 km
- Ridgemont High SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion25%Grade 9 math1.7 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
$6,902
- Mortgage$6,182
- Property tax$720
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$23,575
$19,575 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$4,000
a month, median asking rent of 22 similar homes in Ottawa.
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