178 Main St
Ottawa East, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1C2
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Size
- 3,500–5,000sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $824at the range’s middle
- Lot
- 33 x 93.98 ft
- Tax a year
- $19,2352026 tax year
- Parking
- 0none
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 178 Main St
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.
Insights
Condition Score
Good67/1005 condition-related facts documented
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall5/100−$14,171/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 124 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 home
Key facts
- Tax
- $19,235 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X13083828
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Other
- Days on market
- Size
- 3500-5000 sqft
- Lot Size
- 33 x 93.98 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- None, 0 Parking
Property details
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
Additional
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Membrane
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Den
- Yes
- Family room
- Yes
- Extras
- Refer to attachments for comprehensive inclusions list
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living | 6.52 × 5.09 m | Bar Sink, W/O To Balcony | 2nd |
| Foyer | 3.65 × 2.37 m | — | 2nd |
| Dining | 6.66 × 3.09 m | — | 2nd |
| Family | 4.18 × 5.45 m | W/O To Terrace, Gas Fireplace | 2nd |
| Kitchen | 3.63 × 5.44 m | — | 2nd |
| Other | 7.05 × 4.5 m | — | 2nd |
| Bathroom | 3.18 × 1.69 m | 2 Pc Bath | 2nd |
| Laundry | 1.65 × 2.36 m | Laundry Sink | 2nd |
| Primary | 4.51 × 4.51 m | W/O To Balcony, W/I Closet | 3rd |
| Bathroom | 3.5 × 4.59 m | 5 Pc Ensuite | 3rd |
| 2nd Br | 3.27 × 3.09 m | — | 3rd |
| 3rd Br | 3.33 × 3.6 m | W/I Closet | 3rd |
| Bathroom | 1.66 × 3.3 m | 4 Pc Bath | 3rd |
| Kitchen | 2.43 × 2.56 m | — | Ground |
| Living | 4.08 × 5.79 m | Gas Fireplace | Ground |
| 4th Br | 3.35 × 2.74 m | — | Ground |
| Other | 2.87 × 4.69 m | — | Ground |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 178 Main St, 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 | $3,500,000 | N/A | For Sale | X13083828 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
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
- $700,000
- Total mortgage amount
- $2,800,000
- Total interest payment
- $1,990,400
- Total purchase cost
- $5,490,400
- Mortgage payment
- $15,968/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
91%Monthly carrying cost
$17,571- Rent $3,400
- Shortfall $14,171
Rental income opens at $3,400, the median asking rent of 124 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
- $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.
Estimate
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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Kassaundra Dobson, Broker of Record for a full comparative market analysis.
Comparable sales
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The land
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 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 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority’s mapped regulated areaAt the address
- Not in the municipality’s mapped flood areaAt the address
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m4 test or monitoring holes also recorded.250 m
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority · 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: 5.9 km5.9 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home2
- Transit stop within 400 mFrom the transit agency’s published stop map; the nearest is 60 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 CanadaThe 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.1 km
- 6 federal contaminated sites within 1 km3 still active or suspected; the rest are closed. The federal inventory covers federal land only, not 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 (0 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
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The market
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The street
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.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire catholique Coeur d'OttawaConseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est | French-language Catholic · grades JK–8 | 300 m | 100%Grade 6 average |
| First Avenue Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSB | Public · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 650 m | 87%Grade 6 average |
| Elgin Street Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSB | Public · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 1.2 km | 93%Grade 6 average |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary SchoolOttawa Catholic School Board | Catholic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 1.3 km | 74%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculata High SchoolOttawa Catholic School Board | Catholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 200 m | 55%Grade 9 math |
| Lisgar Collegiate InstituteOttawa-Carleton DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 1.5 km | 73%Grade 9 math |
| Glebe Collegiate InstituteOttawa-Carleton DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 1.7 km | 74%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire catholique Saint-Jean-BaptisteConseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est | French-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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