SOLD! – Charming Semi-Detached Home with Two Fully-Equipped Units in the Heart of Centretown

SOLD! – Charming Semi-Detached Home with Two Fully-Equipped Units in the Heart of Centretown

Welcome to 253 Arlington Avenue, a hidden gem right in the heart of Centretown. This beautiful semi-detached home is full of personality, flexibility, and smart potential. Whether you're looking for a great place to live, an investment property, or a bit of both, this home gives you options. It’s currently set up as two separate apartments, ideal for renting, sharing with family, or living in one unit while earning income from the other. Plus, with a Walk Score of 94, you’re never far from Ottawa’s best spots.

Two Independent Units, Endless Flexibility

Inside, you'll find two self-contained units, each with their own private entrance from a shared front foyer. The main-floor unit is a bright and welcoming 2-bedroom space with in-unit laundry, a dishwasher, and direct access to a lovely private backyard. There’s also loads of storage space in the basement and a dedicated parking spot outside. Upstairs, the second unit is a cozy 1-bedroom with tons of natural light, its own laundry, a sweet little balcony, and a freshly updated kitchen and bathroom (done in 2020). Whether you’re living here yourself or renting out both units, it’s a super functional setup.

Thoughtful Upgrades and Timeless Charm

Over the years, this home has seen a number of thoughtful upgrades, things like new flooring (main level in 2021, upstairs around 2018), a new roof membrane in 2021 with solid warranties, a rebuilt rear extension on a fresh foundation (2009), and most recently, a brand-new back deck in 2024. The front porch was also refreshed in 2016. It’s the kind of place where the big stuff has already been taken care of, so you can focus on making it your own.

Prime Location in the Heart of Ottawa

This home is ideally located in Centretown, one of Ottawa’s most walkable neighbourhoods. With a Walk Score of 94 and a Bike Score of 89, you’ll have easy access to public transit, shops, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and everything downtown has to offer. Whether you're commuting to work, running errands, or meeting friends for coffee, everything you need is close by.