45.4350° N · 75.6905° W — Lower Town, Ottawa — MLS® #X13769456
6-290 Cathcart St
$559,900
Lower Town, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5C4
- 2
- BedroomsBeds
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 1200-1399 sqft1200-1399
- SizeSq ft
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In short · from the listing record
6-290 Cathcart St is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo townhouse in Lower Town, Ottawa, listed for sale at an asking price of $559,900 (MLS® X13769456).
Discover a truly distinctive multi-level loft-style home in the heart of Lowertown - where architectural character, sophisticated urban living, and an extraordinary connection to nature come together. One of the property's most exceptional qualities is its beautiful outlook over Bordeleau Park and proximity to the Rideau River. Few homes in Ottawa offer this unique combination of green space and waterfront living while also placing the ByWard Market, Rideau Hall, Parliament Hill, Global Affairs, restaurants, museums, shopping and transit within easy walking distance. Inside, approximately 1,277 sq ft. of finished living space offers 2 bedrooms plus a den/office/flex space, 1.5 baths and an impressive open-concept living area with a cathedral ceiling and skylight. The multi-level layout creates a wonderful sense of space and privacy, complemented by a custom Scandinavian inspired loft retreat , substantial integrated storage and a professionally finished four-season den/home office with wall to wall windows that can easily serve as a bedroom, studio or lounge. Distinctive details include natural slate flooring, architectural character and an authentic, fully functional wood-burning fireplace that adds warmth and ambiance. Garage parking is conveniently located directly across from the front entrance. Step outside and the lifestyle becomes even more compelling. With the park and river just steps away, enjoy kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, cycling and walking trails, tennis, the dog park, playground, splash pad, boat launch and scenic riverside pathways. Rideau Hall, Rideau Falls and the confluence of the Rideau and Ottawa Rivers are all nearby. This is more than city life-it is a rare opportunity to enjoy "country living in the heart of the city," with nature and recreation at your doorstep and Ottawa's cultural and civic centre just moments away. A truly special home for those seeking character, convenience and a lifestyle that few properties can replicate.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
66Fair
Condition score
4 condition-related facts documented
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
29Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$1,001/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 60 condos with 2 bedrooms for lease in Ottawa 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
- $4,096 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13769456
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Condo Townhouse
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Time on market
- Size
- 1200-1399 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Detached, 1 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 6-290 Cathcart St, Ottawa, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $559,900 | N/A | For Sale | X13769456 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Foyer3.39 × 1.85 m
- Primary3.28 × 2.59 m
- 2nd Br3.33 × 2.54 mCathedral Ceiling
- Bathroom2.26 × 1.61 m4 Pc Bath
- Loft4.61 × 1.57 mCathedral Ceiling
- Utility2.81 × 2.68 mCombined W/Laundry
- Room 22.4 × 1.87 mCloset
- Bathroom0.76 × 1.87 m
- Other0.94 × 1.87 m
- Kitchen3.26 × 4.25 m
- Dining3.6 × 4.25 m
- Living5.55 × 4.25 mFireplace
- Office1.96 × 4.25 mCombined W/Den
Property
- Property Type
- Condo Townhouse
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Community
- Lower Town
- Municipality
- Ottawa
Building
- Size
- 1200-1399 sqft
- Building Age
- 31-50
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 2pc, 1 × 4pc
- Basement Type
- Unfinished
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- Detached
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 0
- Total Parking
- 1
Utilities
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rideau | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 1 km |
| Parliament | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 1.7 km |
| uOttawa | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 1.7 km |
| Lyon | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 2.2 km |
| Lycée Claudel | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 3.8 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 70 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: 4.1 km
- water wellsNone in rangeNo water-supply well recorded within 250 m 15 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
- npriOn record1 facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is Royal Canadian Mint — Ottawa, 810 m away. Facilities report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory above set thresholds; reporting a release is not a finding of harm.
- fcsiOn record21 federal contaminated sites within 1 km 8 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: Bell, FibreStream, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: 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.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $7,673
- Total land transfer tax
- $7,673
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $3,673
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 $559,900
- $3,198
- Ontario total
- $7,673
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
- York Street Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades JK–8 · French Immersion53%Grade 6 average650 m
- École élémentaire catholique Sainte-AnneConseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-EstFrench-language Catholic · grades JK–887%Grade 6 average700 m
- École élémentaire publique FrancojeunesseConseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'OntarioFrench-language public · grades JK–690%Grade 6 average1.2 km
- St Brigid Elementary SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion60%Grade 6 average1.5 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- École secondaire publique De La SalleConseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'OntarioFrench-language public · grades 9–1274%Grade 9 math450 m
- Lisgar Collegiate InstituteOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion73%Grade 9 math1.6 km
- Urban Aboriginal Alternate High SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion—2.4 km
- Immaculata High SchoolOttawa Catholic School BoardCatholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion55%Grade 9 math2.8 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
$3,251
- Mortgage$2,555
- Property tax$341
- Condo or maintenance fee$355
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$7,673
$3,673 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$2,250
a month, median asking rent of 60 similar homes in Ottawa.
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