45.4154° N · 75.7037° W — Ottawa Centre, Ottawa — MLS® #X14031098
816-255 Bay St
$439,900
Ottawa Centre, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 0C5
- 1
- BedroomsBeds
- 1
- BathroomsBaths
- 600-699 sqft600-699
- SizeSq ft
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In short · from the listing record
816-255 Bay St is a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo in Ottawa Centre, Ottawa, listed for sale at an asking price of $439,900 (MLS® X14031098).
This beautifully upgraded 1-bedroom apartment in one of Centretown's most sought after buildings offers an exceptionally functional layout that lives larger than expected, plus an impressive 101 sq. ft. private balcony spanning the full width of the unit. The unit's open-concept layout maximizes natural light thanks to west-facing floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the home with sunshine. A custom foyer welcomes you, with built-in bench seating, integrated shelving, drawers, storage, and rich hardwood flooring which runs through the unit. The open concept living space is styled with warm tones and is designed for flexibility. The kitchen showcases quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a centre island with breakfast bar seating that provides generous prep space. The living room offers a cozy space to relax while sliding doors provide direct access to the balcony, which offers an unobstructed skyline view. The primary bedroom provides a large closet and is situated directly across from the 4-piece bathroom, which is finished to match the rest of the unit. This unit comes equipped with a underground parking spot and a storage locker. Residents of The Bowery enjoy a collection of resort-styled amenities, including a concierge, a fully equipped fitness centre, sauna, guest suites, private dining room, rooftop lounge, outdoor terrace with BBQ area, yoga space, and a spectacular rooftop indoor pool offering breathtaking panoramic views of Ottawa. This location offers one of Ottawa's most walkable lifestyles, close to Parliament Hill, the financial district, LeBreton Flats, Sparks Street, Bank Street, Elgin Street, the Rideau Canal, and the Ottawa River pathways. Lyon LRT Station is just a short walk away, providing effortless transportation across the city, while countless restaurants, cafés, grocery stores, boutiques, entertainment venues, and fitness studios are all within minutes, making this the ideal opportunity for young professionals and investors!
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
71Good
Condition score
1 documented update signal
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
30Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$849/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 40 condos with 1 bedroom for lease in Ottawa Centre right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage, property tax and the condo fee.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The data table
Every fact
Everything the board publishes for this home.
- Tax
- $4,318 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X14031098
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Time on market
- Size
- 600-699 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Underground, 1 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 816-255 Bay St, Ottawa, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $439,900 | N/A | For Sale | X14031098 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Kitchen3.44 × 4.7 m
- Living4.11 × 3.54 m
- Br3.26 × 3.048 m
Property
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Style
- Apartment
- Community
- Ottawa Centre
- Municipality
- Ottawa
Building
- Size
- 600-699 sqft
- Construction
- Concrete
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc
- Basement Type
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- Underground
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 0
- Total Parking
- 1
Utilities
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Heat Pump
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 350 m |
| Pimisi | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 750 m |
| Parliament | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 750 m |
| Corso Italia | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 2 | 1.4 km |
| Lycée Claudel | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 3.2 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.
Around it
Condo Apt in Ottawa Centre
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Condos for sale in Ottawa Centre right now
- For sale now
- 132
- Median asking price
- $422K
- New in 7 days
- 15
- Price cuts
- 25%
Middle half: $345K to $546K
44 in 28 days
33 listings
This home is asking 4% above the median.
See all homes in Ottawa CentreAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
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 270 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: 6.4 km
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m 2 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
- npriOn record1 facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is Public Works and Government Services Canada — Cliff Central Heating and Cooling Plant, 750 m away. Facilities report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory above set thresholds; reporting a release is not a finding of harm.
- fcsiOn record38 federal contaminated sites within 1 km 17 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 (20 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: Beanfield Metroconnect, Bell, FibreStream, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: OmniTEC 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.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $5,273
- Total land transfer tax
- $5,273
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $1,273
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 $439,900
- $798
- Ontario total
- $5,273
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
- Centennial Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion64%Grade 6 average50 m
- Cambridge Street Community Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion54%Grade 6 average800 m
- St Anthony Elementary SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion86%Grade 3 average1.1 km
- École élémentaire catholique Coeur d'OttawaConseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-EstFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–8100%Grade 6 average1.9 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Urban Aboriginal Alternate High SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion—250 m
- École secondaire catholique Saint-Jean-BaptisteConseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-EstFrench-language Catholic · grades 9–12—600 m
- Richard Pfaff Secondary Alternate SiteOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion—600 m
- Immaculata High SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion55%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
$2,849
- Mortgage$2,007
- Property tax$360
- Condo or maintenance fee$482
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$5,273
$1,273 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$2,000
a month, median asking rent of 40 similar homes in Ottawa Centre.
Community
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