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$699,999

189 PRESTON STREET

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Location nearby

Nearby school, halal, mosque, grocery, park, and transit layers are still being built for Ottawa. The listing facts above are live; the neighborhood-intelligence layer needs POI coverage before it can score this address properly.

About this home

This classic 1930s duplex presents a great investment opportunity in the heart of Little Italy, prominently located on Preston Street. Surrounded by ongoing development and long-term growth, this property offers exceptional future potential in one of Ottawa's most vibrant and culturally rich neighbourhoods. With flexible TM zoning, buyers have multiple options to maximize value-whether maintaining and updating the existing duplex or exploring redevelopment possibilities such as a mixed-use commercial space with residential units above.The property features two self-contained units, each with its own hydro meter, and flexible access options allowing entry from the front for both units or a separate rear entrance for the lower unit. Its unbeatable location places you within walking distance of restaurants, cafés, shops, Dows Lake, and Lebreton Flats, with convenient access to the LRT and downtown Ottawa-making it easy to live local and attract strong tenant demand.Owned by the same family for over 40 years, this is a well-established property in a rapidly appreciating area. With steady rental income potential today and significant redevelopment upside for the future, this is a compelling opportunity for investors seeking long-term growth in a prime urban location. Flexible closing available. Book your showing today and explore the possibilities. (id:65958)

Subtype: Multi-family
Structure: Duplex
Community: 4205 - West Centre Town
Lot dimensions: 22.6 x 103 FT
Bedrooms: 4 above grade
Parking: 3 total
Stories: 2
On market: Jan 3, 2026
Status changed: Apr 24, 2026
Annual tax: $4,435 (2025)
Zoning: TM [78] H(15)
Photos: 47
MLS#: X12659094
Area: OTTAWA

Features and systems

Parking

Detached GarageGarage

Basement

Partially finishedFull

Appliances

WasherDryerTwo stovesWater HeaterTwo Refrigerators

Heating

Forced airNatural gas

Cooling

Central air conditioning

Exterior

BrickBrick Facing

Foundation

Concrete

Lot

Carpet Free

View

City view

Negative cash flow ~$788/mo at these assumptions

Monthly rent (CAD)Adjust to your local market estimateDown payment (%)Investment props typically 20-25%Mortgage rate (% annual)Default 4.5% — adjust to your rate holdAmortization (years)

Cash on cash

-6.76%

Cap rate

3.51%

GRM

16.7

Break-even rent

$4,330

Financing

Down payment$140,000

Loan amount$559,999

Mortgage$2,837/mo

Operating expenses (monthly)

Property tax(est. 0.55%/yr (AB avg))$321

Insurance$80

Maintenance$583

CapEx reserve$292

Vacancy loss$175

Estimates only. Actual cash flow depends on financing terms, condition reports, current market rents, property tax assessment, condo fees, and tenant quality. Defaults: 4.5% rate, 30-year amortization, 5% vacancy, 1%/yr maintenance, 0.5%/yr CapEx reserve, $80/mo insurance. Property tax estimated at 0.55%/yr where not provided. Talk to a mortgage broker before relying on these numbers.

Mortgage estimate

Estimated $2,837/mo at 4.5% with 20% down, 30-yr amortization.Estimate only — actual payment varies by qualification + insurance.

Listing brokerage

Listing brokerage on file

Listing data via CREA DDF®. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by CREA. Last updated Apr 24, 2026.