Calling all contractors, renovators and investors! This Centretown classic offers endless potential in an unbeatable location. With over 1,400 sq. ft. above grade plus an additional 700+ sq. ft. in the basement (per MPAC), this property is a rare opportunity to create your dream home or a profitable investment in the heart of Ottawa. The welcoming covered front porch leads to a spacious main level featuring hardwood floors, large living & dining areas, space for a full kitchen, and dual staircases connecting to the upper level where you'll find three generously sized bedrooms & a full bathroom. Off the kitchen is an additional sealed entrance/exit that could be reopened for multi-unit development and enable alternate access to the backyard for BBQs & outdoor living. Owned by the same family for more than 75 years, this home is filled with history and character, including original baseboards, trim and decorative mouldings that speak to its timeless charm. Perfectly situated on a quiet, tree-lined street, and merely steps away from local shops, restaurants, grocery stores, schools, parks and transit, this home boasts a Walk Score of 97 and offers easy access to Bronson Avenue, the Queensway, and downtown. McNabb Park-Arena-Recreation Centre is just a 6-minute walk, and Parliament Hill is only a 10-minute bike ride. This property offers the perfect blend of convenience & privacy found in urban living. Being sold "as-is", "where-is" by POA. Windows & siding (2003), roof shingles (2019) and an oil furnace (approx. 2019). Natural gas serves the street, making potential conversion a breeze! With R4UD zoning under the current bylaw (and N4B under the draft bylaw), and no heritage designation, the possibilities are endless: restore its original charm, reconfigure the layout or redevelop as a duplex or multi-unit property for rental income or multi-generational living. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in one of Ottawa's most desirable downtown neighbourhoods!
For sale
C$524,900
501 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5P9
3beds
1baths
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
1,980 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$--/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Covered front porchSpacious main levelHardwood floorsGenerously sized bedroomsQuiet tree-lined street
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 03, 2025 at 09:06am
Listed by:
INNOVATION REALTY LTD.
Source: TRREB,MLS®#: X12310461
Originating MLS®#: Ottawa Real Estate Board

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Features
- None
- Basement: Exposed Rock,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Living area range: 1100-1500 null
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Lane, Private
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,980 Square Feet
- Features: Park, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre
Details
- Parcel number: 041210398
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ottawa
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: C$414,000
- Annual tax amount: C$4,446
- Date on market: 7/28/2025
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