- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1,000–1,199sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $650at the range’s middle
- Tax a year
- $6,5322026 tax year
- Parking
- 11 underground
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 703-401 Golden Ave
703-401 Golden Ave is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in McKellar/Highland, Ottawa, listed for sale at an asking price of $715,000 (MLS® X14123320).
Westboro! The pleasure of living in the heart of it all, with the luxury of feeling a little above it. This beautifully maintained corner residence offers approx 1,200 sq ft of thoughtfully designed space, wonderful natural light, and an outlook that stretches across the treetops, with glimpses of the Ottawa River. Designed by acclaimed Ottawa architect Barry Hobin, Westboro Station brings a contemporary architectural presence to one of the city's most engaging neighbourhoods. This immaculate 2/bed, 2/bath apartment offers a lovely balance of style, comfort, and everyday practicality. Thoughtfully designed floor plan reflects the building's connection to the city's transit network and the ease of living in such a wonderfully accessible location. Open and airy, welcoming atmosphere throughout. Expansive windows frame the surrounding neighbourhood, bringing the changing seasons into everyday view. Hardwood flooring, neutral palette, and beautifully proportioned, flexible living spaces create an interior that feels sophisticated without being formal. Open-concept living and dining areas flow naturally together, offering generous space for entertaining while remaining wonderfully comfortable for quieter moments at home. The kitchen is both stylish & practical, with rich cabinetry, stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a generous island. The private balcony (BBQ permitted) offers Northwest exposure, open skies, afternoon light or enjoying a morning coffee. The primary bedroom is a comfortable retreat with ensuite bath & walk-in closet. The second bedroom & full bath offer flexibility for guests/home office. Boutiques, cafés, specialty shops, are all close at hand. The Ottawa River, extensive pathways, parkland, and Westboro Beach provide an extraordinary setting for walking/exploring. Flexible lifestyle, an appealing opportunity to spend less time looking after a property and more time enjoying a simplified lifestyle. 1 parking EV charger/1 locker. 24 hrs ir
Insights
Condition Score
Fair66/1004 condition-related facts documented
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall9/100−$2,451/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 168 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 home
Key facts
- Tax
- $6,532 / 2026
- MLS® number
- X14123320
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Days on market
- Size
- 1000-1199 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Underground, 1 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Style
- 1 Storey/Apt
- Community
- McKellar/Highland
- Municipality
- Ottawa
Building
- Size
- 1000-1199 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc Main, 1 × 3pc Main
- Basement Type
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- Underground
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 0
- Total Parking
- 1
Utilities
- Cooling
- Central Air, Other
- Heating Type
- Heat Pump
Additional
- Fireplace
- No
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Extras
- Washer, dryer, stove, fridge, built-in Microwave, dishwasher, gas barbecue (there is a gas hookup on the balcony), Laundry/HVAC room shelving, and shelf on kitchen wall, custom blinds, all lighting fixtures.
- Condo maint.
- $1,045
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | 1.76 × 2.59 m | — | Main |
| Kitchen | 2.62 × 2.8 m | — | Main |
| Breakfast | 2.8 × 2.99 m | — | Main |
| Living | 3.35 × 3.35 m | — | Main |
| Dining | 3.35 × 3.38 m | — | Main |
| Primary | 3.6 × 3.99 m | — | Main |
| Other | 1.77 × 1.95 m | W/I Closet | Main |
| Bathroom | 1.55 × 2.31 m | 4 Pc Ensuite | Main |
| Br | 2.77 × 3.07 m | — | Main |
| Bathroom | 1.52 × 2.31 m | 3 Pc Bath | Main |
| Laundry | 1.21 × 1.52 m | — | Main |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 703-401 Golden Ave, 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 | $715,000 | N/A | For Sale | X14123320 |
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The numbers
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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
- $143,000
- Total mortgage amount
- $572,000
- Total interest payment
- $406,600
- Total purchase cost
- $1,121,600
- Mortgage payment
- $3,262/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
80%Monthly carrying cost
$4,851- Rent $2,400
- Shortfall $2,451
Rental income opens at $2,400, the median asking rent of 168 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
- $10,775
- Total land transfer tax
- $10,775
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $6,775
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 $715,000
- $6,300
- Ontario total
- $10,775
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
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation5
- 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
- 1 water-supply well recorded within 250 mIt was drilled for domestic use; 5 test or monitoring holes also recorded. From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 5.5 m.250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 5.5 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (77 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.500 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: 8.0 km8 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 CanadaThe nearest is Public Works and Government Services Canada — Tunney's Pasture Central Heating and Cooling Plant, 2.4 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.1 km
- 3 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 (10 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, FibreStream. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, 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.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, Rideau Valley Conservation Authorityor the record’s publisher.
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The market
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The street
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Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dominion | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 350 m |
| Westboro | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 800 m |
| Tunney's Pasture | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1 | 2.3 km |
| Lincoln Fields | OC Transpo bus rapid transit: Transitway | 3.2 km |
| Bayview | OC Transpo light rail: O-Train Line 1, O-Train Line 2 | 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadview Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSB | Public · grades JK–8 · French Immersion | 750 m | 77%Grade 6 average |
| Hilson Avenue Public SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSB | Public · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 1.2 km | 73%Grade 6 average |
| St Elizabeth Elementary SchoolOttawa Catholic School Board | Catholic · grades JK–6 · French Immersion | 1.8 km | 59%Grade 6 average |
| École élémentaire publique Charlotte LemieuxConseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario | French-language public · grades JK–6 | 3 km | 92%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepean High SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 650 m | 76%Grade 9 math |
| Notre Dame High SchoolOttawa Catholic School Board | Catholic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 1.2 km | 55%Grade 9 math |
| Woodroffe High SchoolOttawa-Carleton DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 3.5 km | 43%Grade 9 math |
| École secondaire catholique Saint-Jean-BaptisteConseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est | French-language Catholic · grades 9–12 | 4.5 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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