157 Bufflehead Way
Blossom Park/Kemp Park/Findlay Creek, Ottawa, Ontario K1T 0G4
- Bedrooms
- 4+1
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Size
- 2,500–3,000sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $400at the range’s middle
- Lot
- Under 0.50 acres
- Tax a year
- $6,8312025 tax year
- Parking
- 62 attached
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 157 Bufflehead Way
157 Bufflehead Way is a 4+1-bedroom, 4-bathroom detached house in Blossom Park/Kemp Park/Findlay Creek, Ottawa, listed for sale at an asking price of $1,100,000 (MLS® X13802622).
Welcome to 157 Bufflehead Way, a Tartan Glenburne offering approximately 2,888 sq. ft. above grade, per MPAC, plus a professionally finished lower level, 4+1 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in sought-after Findlay Creek. The private backyard is designed for summer living with a saltwater inground pool, 14' x 12' pavilion, mature cedar hedging, fencing and a storage shed.The main level features dark hardwood flooring, generous formal living and dining rooms, a dedicated office and Plantation shutters. A thoughtfully designed mudroom includes builder installed cabinetry, integrated storage, hooks and a solid birch bench. The open concept kitchen and family room form the heart of the home, with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, a large pantry and an impressive 8' x 5' centre island with built-in microwave and seating. The family room features a gas fireplace and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with natural light and overlook the pool. Patio doors provide direct access to the backyard.Upstairs are four generous bedrooms, a versatile loft and convenient upper level laundry. The spacious primary suite includes a large walk in closet and 5 piece ensuite with an oversized glass-enclosed shower. Plantation shutters continue throughout the upper level.The professionally finished lower level expands the living space with a fifth bedroom, 3 piece bathroom, large recreation room, dedicated home theatre and gym areas, plus excellent storage.Complete with a double attached garage and parking for six, this home offers an excellent combination of indoor living space and a private backyard retreat, close to parks, trails, schools, shopping and everyday amenities.
Insights
Condition Score
Good68/1006 condition-related facts documented
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall32/100−$1,588/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: 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 home
Key facts
- Tax
- $6,831 / 2025
- MLS® number
- X13802622
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Days on market
- Size
- 2500-3000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 43.72 x 109.17 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 2 Attached, 6 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Community
- Blossom Park/Kemp Park/Findlay Creek
- Municipality
- Ottawa
Building
- Size
- 2500-3000 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 4+1
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 5pc 2nd, 1 × 4pc 2nd, 1 × 2pc Main, 1 × 3pc Bsmt
- Basement Type
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Inside Entry
- 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
- 43.72 ft
- Depth
- 109.17 ft
- Lot Size
- 43.72 x 109.17 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Pool
- Inground
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
- Extras
- Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, hood fan, washer, dryer, projector, in-wall speakers, in-ceiling speakers, gym equipment including treadmill, bar fridge, window treatments including plantation shutters, shutters and zebra shade, garage door opener and remotes, Nest doorbell, pavilion, shed, pool cleaning robot, pool toys and pool skimmer.The following items are negotiable and are not included in the sale unless separately agreed upon:Outdoor furniture, pool furniture, lawn mower, hedge trimmers and gardening tools.
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | 4.57 × 5.13 m | — | Main |
| Family | 4.55 × 4.65 m | B/I Bookcase, California Shutters, Fireplace | Main |
| Office | 3.18 × 3.79 m | — | Main |
| Dining | 3.66 × 3.66 m | — | Main |
| Living | 3.66 × 5.18 m | — | Main |
| Mudroom | 1.58 × 2.74 m | B/I Shelves | Main |
| Powder Rm | 1.4 × 1.45 m | 2 Pc Bath | Main |
| Primary | 4.45 × 5.49 m | W/I Closet, 5 Pc Ensuite, California Shutters | 2nd |
| 2nd Br | 3.71 × 4.5 m | B/I Desk | 2nd |
| 3rd Br | 3.71 × 4.12 m | B/I Desk | 2nd |
| 4th Br | 3.61 × 4.52 m | — | 2nd |
| Loft | 3.51 × 3.66 m | — | 2nd |
| Bathroom | 1.93 × 3.25 m | 4 Pc Bath | 2nd |
| Laundry | 2.26 × 2.26 m | — | 2nd |
| Rec | 6.1 × 9.35 m | — | Lower |
| 5th Br | 3.4 × 3.61 m | — | Lower |
| Utility | 3.45 × 9.2 m | — | Lower |
| Bathroom | 1.35 × 2.72 m | 3 Pc Bath | Lower |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 157 Bufflehead Way, Ottawa, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $1,100,000 | N/A | For Sale | X13802622 |
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The numbers
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Plan with the current asking price
CMHC insurance: not required at 20% down. Payments use Canadian semi-annual compounding.
Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $220,000
- Total mortgage amount
- $880,000
- Total interest payment
- $625,700
- Total purchase cost
- $1,725,700
- Mortgage payment
- $5,019/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
45%Monthly carrying cost
$5,588- Rent $4,000
- Shortfall $1,588
Rental income opens at $4,000, the median asking rent of 22 comparable homes for lease in Ottawa. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $18,475
- Total land transfer tax
- $18,475
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $14,475
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 $1,100,000
- $14,000
- Ontario total
- $18,475
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Estimate
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Comparable sales
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The land
Lot
- Street frontage
- 43.72 ft13.3 m
- Depth
- 109.17 ft33.3 m
- Lot size
- Under 0.50 acresAs the board bands it
The record marks this lot irregular, so its area is not the frontage multiplied by the depth. It is not given here. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by MPAC.
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation4
- Not in South Nation Conservation’s mapped regulated areaAt the address
- Not in the municipality’s mapped flood areaAt the address
- A mapped wetland is within 120 mDevelopment close to a wetland can need extra review.120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m250 m
South Nation Conservation · Municipal flood mapping · Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity2
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- Nearest airport: 2.9 km2.9 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home2
- Transit stop within 400 mFrom the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 50 m away. Routes and stops change; check the agency’s schedule.400 m
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km1 km
Municipal transit open data · Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaOnly facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by Hydro Ottawa LimitedAt the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at this locationFixed 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.At the address
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre 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.Area-wide
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Each record is placed at the distance its own line states. None of it is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, South Nation Conservationor the record’s publisher.
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The market
Detached homes for sale in Blossom Park/Kemp Park/Findlay Creek right now
- For sale now
- 31
- Median asking price
- $960K
- New in 7 days
- 4
- Price cuts
- 23%
Middle half: $859K to $1.07M
14 in 28 days
7 listings
This home is asking 15% above the median, higher than three quarters of them.
See all homes in Blossom Park/Kemp Park/Findlay CreekAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
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The street
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leitrim | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 2 | 1.8 km |
| Bowesville | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 2 | 3 km |
| Uplands | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 4 | 4.2 km |
| Airport | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 4 | 4.8 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.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vimy Ridge Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSB | Public · grades JK–6 | 500 m | 74%Grade 6 average |
| St. Veronica Catholic Elementary SchoolOttawa Catholic School Board | Catholic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 500 m | 79%Grade 6 average |
| Mino Mikan Elementary SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSB | Public · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 1.1 km | 63%Grade 6 average |
| École élémentaire catholique Sainte-BernadetteConseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est | French-language Catholic · grades JK–6 | 4.3 km | 76%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic SchoolOttawa Catholic School Board | Catholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 5.6 km | 66%Grade 9 math |
| Riverside South Secondary SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 7.9 km | — |
| Ridgemont High SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 7.9 km | 25%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire publique Omer-DeslauriersConseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario | French-language public · grades 9–12 | 9.3 km | 38%Grade 9 math |
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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