45.4091° N · 75.6782° W — Ottawa East, Ottawa — MLS® #X13083828
178 Main St
$3,500,000
Ottawa East, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1C2
- 4
- BedroomsBeds
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 3500-5000 sqft3500-5000
- SizeSq ft
- 33 x 93.98 ft
- Lot sizeLot
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In short · from the listing record
178 Main St is a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home in Ottawa East, Ottawa, listed for sale at an asking price of $3,500,000 (MLS® X13083828).
Unique opportunity for residential and commercial ownership in Old Ottawa East. 178 Main Street offers three self-contained units: a two-level 3-bed, 3-bath residence (Unit B), a one-bedroom apartment (Unit C), and a spacious commercial unit (Unit A), currently leased by Vespa Wine Bar. Unit B spans approx. 2,805 sq. ft. across two levels with multiple balconies and a large west-facing cedar terrace. The main floor features two living areas, a gourmet kitchen with a statement island and high-end appliances, a full bath with laundry, plus massive windows which lead to an expansive terrace with retractable awning, outdoor kitchen, hot tub, wet bar, and sink. Upstairs includes three bedrooms, including a primary suite with walk-in closet, spa-inspired ensuite, and private balcony, plus a full additional bath. Unit C is a bright open-concept apartment with a gas fireplace, built-in bedroom closet, and den ideal for a home office. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, and a peninsula with seating, along with in-floor heating in the kitchen and bath, in-unit laundry, a private deck, and heat pump heating and cooling. Unit A offers prime commercial space suited to retail, restaurant, or professional use, with high ceilings, garage-style front, patio potential, separate HVAC and utilities, and lower-level space. Extensive soundproofing has been added to Unit A, along with a stone wall separating it from Unit C. All units have been previously rented, offering strong income potential. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity in one of Ottawa's most sought-after neighbourhoods.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
67Good
Condition score
5 condition-related facts documented
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
5Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$14,196/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 128 homes with 4 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
- $19,235 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X13083828
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Other
- Time on market
- Size
- 3500-5000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 33 x 93.98 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 0 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 178 Main St, Ottawa, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $3,500,000 | N/A | For Sale | X13083828 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Kitchen2.43 × 2.56 m
- Living4.08 × 5.79 mGas Fireplace
- 4th Br3.35 × 2.74 m
- Other2.87 × 4.69 m
- Living6.52 × 5.09 mBar Sink, W/O To Balcony
- Foyer3.65 × 2.37 m
- Dining6.66 × 3.09 m
- Family4.18 × 5.45 mW/O To Terrace, Gas Fireplace
- Kitchen3.63 × 5.44 m
- Other7.05 × 4.5 m
- Bathroom3.18 × 1.69 m2 Pc Bath
- Laundry1.65 × 2.36 mLaundry Sink
- Primary4.51 × 4.51 mW/O To Balcony, W/I Closet
- Bathroom3.5 × 4.59 m5 Pc Ensuite
- 2nd Br3.27 × 3.09 m
- 3rd Br3.33 × 3.6 mW/I Closet
- Bathroom1.66 × 3.3 m4 Pc Bath
Property
- Property Type
- Other
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Community
- Ottawa East
- Municipality
- Ottawa
Building
- Size
- 3500-5000 sqft
- Construction
- Stone
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 3pc Ground, 1 × 3pc 2nd, 1 × 4pc 3rd, 1 × 5pc 3rd
- Kitchens
- 2
Parking
- Driveway
- Street Only
- Garage Type
- None
- Additional Parking
- 0
- Total Parking
- 0
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 33 ft
- Depth
- 93.98 ft
- Lot Size
- 33 x 93.98 ft
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurdman | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 1 km |
| Lees | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 1 km |
| Lycée Claudel | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 1.1 km |
| Smyth | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 1.3 km |
| uOttawa | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 1.4 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 60 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: 5.9 km
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m 4 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
- 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, 2.0 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- fcsiOn record6 federal contaminated sites within 1 km 3 still active or suspected; the rest are closed. The federal inventory covers federal land only, not 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 this location Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (0 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
- 3,101 sq ft288 m²
- Street frontage
- 33 ft10.1 m
- Depth
- 93.98 ft28.6 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
- $73,975
- Total land transfer tax
- $73,975
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $69,975
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 $2,000,000
- $32,000
- 2.5% from $2,000,000 to $3,500,000
- $37,500
- Ontario total
- $73,975
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
- École élémentaire catholique Coeur d'OttawaConseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-EstFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–8100%Grade 6 average300 m
- First Avenue Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion87%Grade 6 average650 m
- Elgin Street Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion93%Grade 6 average1.2 km
- Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion74%Grade 6 average1.3 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Immaculata High SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion55%Grade 9 math200 m
- Lisgar Collegiate InstituteOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion73%Grade 9 math1.5 km
- Glebe Collegiate InstituteOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion74%Grade 9 math1.7 km
- École secondaire catholique Saint-Jean-BaptisteConseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-EstFrench-language Catholic · grades 9–12—2.5 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
Worked out for this home. Change any number.
A month, all in
$17,571
- Mortgage$15,968
- Property tax$1,603
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$73,975
$69,975 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$3,375
a month, median asking rent of 128 similar homes in Ottawa.
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